Loop Industries’ 100% recycled PET resin receives approval for pharmaceutical packaging
Clean technology company Loop Industries announced that its Loop-branded PET resin has successfully undergone testing and is now compliant for use in packaging applications within the pharmaceutical industry.
NZ’s medical device remanufacturer Medsalv comes to Victoria
Medsalv, a New Zealand-based medical device remanufacturer, is bringing its sustainable remanufacturing capabilities to Australia with a new site in Victoria.
Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
South Australia-headquartered packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Vanguard, the first broad range of compostable sugarcane plates, bowls, and containers with No-Added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
Subway to serve Detpak sustainable platters in Australia, New Zealand
Sustainable packaging manufacturer Detpak has teamed up with Subway to launch a new fibre-based catering platter to help eliminate 205 tonnes of plastic in the environment each year.
Who’s leading in sustainable manufacturing?
Sustainability topics have continued to rise to near the top of the agenda for many manufacturing CEOs. More and more we are seeing their commitments published along with their investment in delivering environmentally sustainable business. But how well are companies doing, what else can be done, and who’s setting the example?
Australian engineering giant sets new industry standards with Extent Heritage acquisition
RSK Australia, a global leader in sustainable solutions, has acquired Extent Heritage, the country's largest heritage management and archaeological company in a move set to redefine Australia's heritage management landscape.
Sustainable construction project clinches Australia’s top engineering award
The 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards - People & Projects has celebrated the pinnacle of Australian engineering achievements at a prestigious gala dinner held in Melbourne last night.
Orica, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries team up for emissions reduction opportunities
Mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have collaborated to explore opportunities for emission reduction initiatives to pursue both companies’ shared decarbonisation ambitions.
Nissan announces massive investment to boost EV manufacturing in UK
Global automobile manufacturing giant Nissan announced up to a GBP 3 billion (AUD 5.7 billion) investment to make 100 per cent electric versions of two models at its UK plant, delivering a significant boost to the United Kingdom’s auto industry.
Report: Recycling bins remain leading environmental solution for many Australians
Three-quarters of Australians (74 per cent) still believe that a trip to the recycling bin is the most impactful initiative they can do for the environment, according to a new report from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
