Australia
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Aldi leads the way in plastic reduction, says independent audit
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and the Boomerang Alliance have released an independent audit on supermarket plastic use that found Aldi to…
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AusWaste Recycling expands operations with waste paper recycling facility in Queensland
AUSTRALIA – The Albanese and Queensland Labor Governments have partnered with Brisbane-based national company AusWaste Recycling to build a waste paper recycling plant in Brendale,…
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Enhancing Efficiency: Kiefel introduces cutting machine for polymer thermoformed packaging
AUSTRALIA – KIEFEL, a manufacturer specializing in the production of machinery for polymer and natural fiber processing, has recently unveiled its latest innovation, the SPEEDFORMER…
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Australian government launches new container deposit scheme in Victoria
AUSTRALIA – The Allan Labor Government has launched Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme – CDS Vic, which aims to reduce the state’s litter by up to…
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IVE Group expands print and packaging capabilities with JacPak acquisition
AUSTRALIA – IVE Group has announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the packaging company, JacPak, for a total purchase…
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Coles goes green with new compostable bags for fresh produce in South Australia
AUSTRALIA – Melbourne-based supermarket chain, Coles has revealed plans to replace single-use plastic bags with certified biodegradable bags in the fresh produce in all South…
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Revolutionizing climate action with Mars’ US$1B net zero emissions investment
AUSTRALIA – Mars, one of the world’s leading food companies, has launched ‘The Mars Net Zero Roadmap,’ a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse…
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Kin Group prepares unconditional all-cash off-market takeover bid for Pact Group
AUSTRALIA – Victoria-based investment company, Kin Group has launched an A$234 million (US$150.57m) takeover bid for Australia’s largest packaging company, Pact Group Holdings. Through its…
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Australian authorities propose new regulations for cigarette packaging
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Government has proposed new legislation to update and improve the graphic warnings on the packaging of cigarettes to reduce the country’s…