Australia
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Orora Beverage invests US$80M to expand can production line at Dandenong site
AUSTRALIA – Can-do manufacturer, Orora Beverage has invested US$80 million (A$110m) to establish a new aluminium can manufacturing line at its Dandenong facility in Australia’s…
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Koehler Paper designs recyclable paper packaging for Madura Tea
AUSTRALIA – German developer of specialty paper for the packaging, Koehler Paper has provided its NexPlus packaging solution to support Australian tea brand Madura Tea’s…
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Australian researchers develop antimicrobial food packaging that increases shelf life
AUSTRALIA – Researchers at Australia’s Deakin University have developed a sustainable antimicrobial food packaging prototype that can increase product shelf life to minimize food wastage…
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Amcor, Mondelēz invests in Australian recycling technology provider, Licella
AUSTRALIA – Packaging company Amcor and snack brand Mondelēz International have invested in the Australian advanced recycling technology business Licella. The investments will support the…
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Kao Corporation expands operation in Australia with acquisition of Bondi Sands
AUSTRALIA – Japan’s beauty giant Kao Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire Australian sun and body care brand Bondi Sands. The operation, estimated to…
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UNSW inks agreement with Jamestrong to advance aluminium recycling in Australia
AUSTRALIA – The University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) SMaRT Centre has partnered with Jamestrong to develop an initiative to improve aluminium manufacturing and recycling…
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Visy signs up first collection point operator for CDS Vic Scheme in Australia
AUSTRALIA – Melbourne-based paper, packaging and recycling company, Visy has signed up Nanny Jan’s Emporium as its first collection point operator for the Victorian Container…
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SC Johnson & Son recalls Drano Max Gel bathroom drain cleaner due to faulty packaging
AUSTRALIA – Wisconsin-based manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals, SC Johnson & Son has issued a voluntary recall of their 1.2L Drano…
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Australian government approves US$40M to AFGC to drive recycling rate
AUSTRALIA – The Australian government has provided US$40.37 million (A$60m) to the Australia Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) to help boost the country’s recycling capabilities.…
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SEE joins forces with ExxonMobil on advanced recycling initiative for food-grade plastics
AUSTRALIA – Protective food and packaging company Sealed Air Corporation has partnered with ExxonMobil on a first-of-its-kind food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia. Under…