Innovative packaging solutions designed to advance Australia’s circular economy will take centre stage at ReGen 2025, the nation’s leading expo for circular resource innovation.
Set to be held from 23 to 24 July, the event will spotlight key exhibitors developing alternatives to conventional packaging, with a focus on reducing landfill waste and supporting national sustainability targets.
Among the innovators to watch are Cardia Bioplastics, Biobag World Australia, and thinkpac—companies offering practical solutions aligned with the Federal Government’s Circular Economy Framework released in 2024.
Their technologies aim to improve packaging design, promote compostability and recyclability, and reduce the environmental and economic costs associated with packaging waste.
Australia generates more than 76 million tonnes of waste each year, with nearly 27 per cent still sent to landfill. Packaging remains a major contributor, and businesses currently spend around $1.4 billion annually to dispose of an estimated $26.5 billion worth of materials. The figures underscore the need for upstream change in how packaging is designed, used, and recovered.
Cardia Bioplastics, part of My Eco Group, offers compostable, plant-based packaging suited to foodservice, retail, and council use – particularly in support of the expanding FOGO (food organics and garden organics) programs.
Biobag World Australia manufactures certified compostable bags and liners made from renewable materials, designed to break down naturally and serve as a substitute for plastic bags in kerbside organics collection systems.
Meanwhile, thinkpac focuses on packaging solutions made from post-consumer soft plastics. Its integrated recycling and manufacturing process delivers food-safe, recyclable packaging that supports waste reduction goals and improved product lifecycle outcomes.
With just over a year remaining to meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets – which include ensuring 100% of packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable – the demand for practical, infrastructure-ready packaging is growing.
Over 80 per cent of Australians say they are willing to pay more for sustainably packaged products, increasing pressure on industry and local governments to deliver solutions that meet both environmental and consumer expectations.
ReGen 2025, formerly known as the Australian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE), will take place from 23 to 24 July at ICC Sydney.
The event includes a two-day speaker series and a showcase of the latest developments in sustainable packaging. For more information or to register, visit regenexpo.com.au.
