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New report identifies challenges and opportunities for the Australian packaging ecosystem

APCO has today launched Packaging Materials Flow Analysis (MFA), a new report developed in partnership with the Institute of Sustainable Futures (ISF) mapping the...

Would your company like to be a part of the National Food and Agribusiness Directory?

The AIP is pleased to advise that it will be partnering with Food Innovation Australia Limited to develop a National Food and Agribusiness Directory...

Australia & NZ packaging innovations recognised in 2019 WorldStar Packaging Awards

Three Australian companies and one New Zealand company have achieved international recognition for their innovative and unique packaging designs in the prestigious WorldStar Packaging...

AIP president explains biodegradable and compostable packaging

Biodegradable and compostable packaging are not interchangeable. Dr Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence, the national president of the Australia Institute of Packaging (AIP) explains why. Compostable and...

Third Annual Champions 12.3 Progress Report now Available

In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include Target 12.3’s call for halving...

Inaugural Print21 + PKN LIVE event a rousing success

The inaugural Print21 + PKN LIVE event was a rousing success, with a full house turning out to hear industry experts discuss the best...

The Truth About Bioplastics: Five Bioplastic Myths

BioPak founder and sustainability director, Richard Fine MAIP, has set out to debunk five of these myths and misconceptions about bioplastics. Like most myths,...

32% of urban Australians prefer products that in eco-friendly packaging

The current global movement towards the banning of plastics is an initiative that resonates well with today’s Australians. Latest research from Mintel reveals that...

Coles meat packaging made entirely from a combination of recycled and renewable material.

Coles becomes Australia’s first national supermarket retailer to introduce meat packaging made entirely from a combination of recycled and renewable material Coles will be...

The shape of sustainable labels is circular:

The shape of sustainable labels is circular: UPM Raflatac announces APR-recognised wash-off film labels with recycled liners for Americas and Asia Pacific UPM Raflatac...