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Australia’s Plastic Recycling Industry at Risk Without Urgent Federal Action: Report

Aditya Panwar

January

/ 2026

A new industry report has warned that Australia’s plastic recycling system is approaching collapse unless the federal government urgently mandates minimum recycled-content requirements for plastic packaging.

The report, Serving Australia’s Plastic Future, released by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), highlights the growing impact of cheap imported virgin plastic flooding the Australian market and undermining domestic recycling demand.

Korozo Group and Zertus UK & Ireland Drive Baileys’ Success with Sustainable, Eye-Catching Packaging

Yukta Arora

May

/ 2025

Korozo Group and Zertus UK & Ireland Drive Baileys’ Success with Sustainable, Eye-Catching Packaging

Korozo Group and Zertus UK & Ireland Drive Baileys' Success with Innovative Stand-Up Pouch Packaging

Korozo Group, a leader in flexible packaging solutions, has teamed up with Zertus UK & Ireland to introduce an award-winning packaging solution for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix, a new product that takes the iconic Irish cream liqueur into the adult snack market.

Kemna Druck Kamen Boosts Label Production Efficiency with BOBST Connect and DIGITAL MASTER 340

Yukta Arora

May

/ 2025

As the label industry shifts toward shorter runs, faster turnaround, and greener production, Kemna Druck Kamen a family-owned print company in Germany is embracing innovation to stay ahead. By integrating the DIGITAL MASTER 340 press with BOBST Connect, the company has significantly boosted its label production efficiency.

Berry Launches Fully Recyclable, High-Performance Alternative to Coloured PET Pill Bottles

Komal Sharma

May

/ 2025

Berry Launches Fully Recyclable, High-Performance Alternative to Coloured PET Pill Bottles

Leading packaging solutions provider Berry Global has launched a range of clarified polypropylene (PP) bottles for healthcare applications, which offer superior sustainability and enhanced product protection compared to traditional coloured PET pill bottles.

Joe Swash explores plastic-free packaging innovation in new meal deal documentary

Grania Jain

May

/ 2025

TV presenter Joe Swash will take viewers inside the world of sustainable food packaging on 26 May in episode 2 of Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain. The documentary, airing on Channel 4 at 8pm, uncovers the environmental cost of the UK’s lunchtime staple and showcases a breakthrough plastic-free packaging material from British innovators Xampla.

SÜDPACK Medica to lead panel discussion on sustainable blister packaging

Grania Jain

May

/ 2025

SÜDPACK Medica will once again be part of the event. The film and packaging manufacturer, which recently achieved Platinum status in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating thanks to its multifaceted sustainability initiatives, will moderate the panel discussion “Blister Packaging: Advancing toward sustainable solutions” on the first day of the event. SÜDPACK Medica will also showcase its trailblazing sustainable solutions, which are setting new standards in the industry, at booth B2.

EcoVerHighPlus: A recyclable-ready innovation for coffee packaging in partnership with Delica, part of Migros Industrie

Grania Jain

May

/ 2025

EcoVerHighPlus is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of coffee packaging, offering exceptional barrier properties that lock in aroma and freshness for both ground coffee and coffee beans. Its advanced material structure delivers a recyclable-ready packaging option without compromising quality or functionality. The inclusion of a mono PP valve further enhances product freshness by allowing volatile gases to escape while keeping external gases out.

Pepsi Follows Coca-Cola’s Lead and Abandons Reuse Goal, Doubling Down on Single-Use Plastic Packaging

Grania Jain

May

/ 2025

This news follows a similar move from Coca-Cola in December 2024. In response to this development from Pepsi, Oceana released the following statement from Matt Littlejohn, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives:

“By killing its reuse goal, and other goals that would actually reduce plastic packaging, Pepsi is hurting our oceans and the environment. Pepsi is one of the largest polluters in the world according to the Break Free from Plastic Brand Audit and has a responsibility to address its plastic problem.”

APR and ECOCE Collaborate to Drive Global Harmonization of Design for Recycling Guidance

Grania Jain

May

/ 2025

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and ECOCE, a Mexican organization focused on furthering better plastic packaging design and recyclability, recently announced a formal agreement and plan of action to cooperate on design guidance and provide support for each other in their respective countries.

The organizations plan to align in the following areas:

TricorBraun to Acquire Veritiv Containers

PC Correspondent

May

/ 2025

TricorBraun to Acquire Veritiv Containers

TricorBraun, a global packaging leader, has agreed to acquire Veritiv Containers. Veritiv Containers is a national distributor of custom and stock rigid packaging solutions for the personal care, food and beverage, wine and spirits, care, nutraceutical, and industrial markets.

Veritiv Containers was previously known as All American Containers and its facilities are located across North America.

Court Carruthers, president and CEO, TricorBraun, said,

Mondi and ZARELO Ignite Innovation with Paper-Based Packaging for Fire Starters

Komal Sharma

May

/ 2025

In a bold step toward circular packaging and improved operational efficiency, Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has teamed up with ZARELO, a manufacturer of fire starters for fireplaces and barbecues, to launch a recyclable paper-based packaging solution a move that sparks both environmental and operational benefits.

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Australia’s Plastic Recycling Industry at Risk Without Urgent Federal Action: Report

Korozo Group and Zertus UK & Ireland Drive Baileys’ Success with Sustainable, Eye-Catching Packaging

Kemna Druck Kamen Boosts Label Production Efficiency with BOBST Connect and DIGITAL MASTER 340

Berry Launches Fully Recyclable, High-Performance Alternative to Coloured PET Pill Bottles

Joe Swash explores plastic-free packaging innovation in new meal deal documentary

SÜDPACK Medica to lead panel discussion on sustainable blister packaging

EcoVerHighPlus: A recyclable-ready innovation for coffee packaging in partnership with Delica, part of Migros Industrie

Pepsi Follows Coca-Cola’s Lead and Abandons Reuse Goal, Doubling Down on Single-Use Plastic Packaging

APR and ECOCE Collaborate to Drive Global Harmonization of Design for Recycling Guidance

TricorBraun to Acquire Veritiv Containers

Mondi and ZARELO Ignite Innovation with Paper-Based Packaging for Fire Starters

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