SIG wine bag-in-box earns APR recognition for recyclability
SIG has announced that its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package for wine, featuring the SIG Terra FlexTap, has received APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).
BioPak acquires Bygreen to boost sustainable packaging portfolio
BioPak has announced it has acquired Queensland-based packaging company Bygreen, in a move the company says will further strengthen its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.
Advanced manufacturing gets a sustainability boost with ANCA’s 2030 goals
ANCA, a global leader in manufacturing and engineering services, has launched its first Sustainability Strategy 2025–2030, outlining a comprehensive plan to integrate environmental responsibility, innovation, and community initiatives into its operations.
Bunzl backs First Nations manufacturing with Yarn’n distribution deal
Bunzl Australia & New Zealand has partnered with Yarn’n to distribute its sustainable, First Nations-owned toilet paper brand across its national network, expanding access throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative
Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto.
New Return and Earn machine opens in Marsden Park to boost local recycling
A new Return and Earn machine has opened at Elara Shopping Village in Marsden Park, providing Blacktown residents with greater access to recycling services and container refunds.
Huskee launches barcode-backed reuse system to cut single-use waste
Australian start-up Huskee has officially launched Borrow by Huskee, a new reusable cup system that aims to make sustainable habits easier for café-goers.
Engineers turn water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete alternative
Engineers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new, environmentally friendly material that could reduce the high costs associated with maintaining Australia's ageing sewer infrastructure.
RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough
Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.
Avery Dennison explores how packaging innovation can cut plastic waste
A new white paper commissioned by global materials science company Avery Dennison is shedding light on how packaging innovation, particularly pressure-sensitive labels, can contribute to circularity efforts across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
