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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...

Melbourne mum paves the way with reusable tray: 2018 PIDA Award finalist

PKN Packaging News Reports: Coffee cups have been the subject of heated debate this year – but few have stopped to consider the amount...

Birdstone Proves Packaging Design with Clear 3D Printed Prototypes

Birdstone Proves Packaging Design with Clear 3D Printed Prototypes by 3D Systems, On Demand Manufacturing – Asia Pacific 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing helps...

Master of Food and Packaging Innovation Internships

The University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) would like to offer your company the opportunity to engage students from the...