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NSW to tackle plastics and waste with $356m investment

The NSW government has announced a comprehensive plastics plan and waste strategy. Under the strategy, plastics like single-use lightweight bags, cotton-buds, straws and stirrers will be phased out, and green bins for food...

McCain’s Smithton plant reduces environmental impact with new technology

McCain Foods has installed a Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) generator at its Smithton plant in Tasmania. According to the company, the PEF generator is another example of its commitment to producing more with...

Woolworths elevates sustainability to Group Executive Committee

Woolworths Group has established a new executive level leadership role dedicated to sustainability which will drive concerted action across each of the group’s brands and businesses as it works towards a set...

Woolworths hits green milestone

World Environment Day is just around the corner, and Woolworths is making huge moves in terms of sustainability. The supermarket has removed approximately 9000 tonnes of plastic packaging from circulation over the last...

Coles to provide 100 recycled benches to schools

Coles is rewarding sustainability in the school yard by giving primary schools across Australia the chance to win one of 100 outdoor benches made from 98% recycled plastic. From today (25 May), primary...

Solar savings lead to innovation

As businesses transition out of a challenging 2020, some NSW-based SME’s are investing in solar and using the savings to innovate and undertake business improvements. With payback periods plummeting to around two years,...

Coles commits to new packaging targets

Coles has joined the ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) as a founding member. Led by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the new Pact commits Coles to four “clear, actionable” targets by 2025: Eliminating...

ANZPAC launches to tackle plastic waste

The ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) has launched in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands region today, uniting businesses, NGOs and governments behind a series of ambitious 2025 targets to eliminate plastic...
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