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APCO opens applications for 2023 awards

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has officially opened applications for the 2023 APCO Annual Awards. As Australia’s annual celebration of sustainable packaging leadership, APCO’s Annual Awards recognise businesses and sustainability professionals that...

PepsiCo announces finalists of inaugural sustainability program

PepsiCo has announced the 10 startup finalists for its inaugural APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program, with Australian technology startup Adiona selected to participate in the accelerator program. In March, PepsiCo launched an open call...

Melbourne on board to fight food waste

Australia’s food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, is ramping up the fight against food waste with a new study that reveals households can cut their food waste by 40% with its innovative Use It...

ACT plastics ban timeframe criticised by retailers

Further bans on single-use plastics in the ACT have been announced this week. From 1 July 2023, the ACT government will ban additional single-use plastics including single-use plastic plates and bowls, expanded polystyrene...

Aussies cut back on their spending

Almost half (47%) of the Australians surveyed in a recent pulse study conducted by Monash University are shopping for lower-priced brands more now than they did at the same time last year. The...

Mars Food to double food donation

Mars Food Australia has pledged to double its food donation in 2023, aiming to help provide a total of three million meals to support people in need across Australia. The majority of the...

Ampol provides update at Annual General Meeting

Ampol held its Annual General Meeting on Friday (12 May), with CEO and Managing Director Matt Halliday providing an update. “I am proud that in 2022 strong ongoing operational performance has allowed us...

Coles to stop selling soft-plastic shopping bags

Coles has committed to phasing out soft-plastic shopping bags in-store and online by the end of next month. The remaining supply of soft-plastic bags will be run down in the coming weeks before...
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