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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.

Cheshire Secures £58M Plastics Recycling Facility, Creating Jobs & Boosting Green Economy

Yukta Arora

March

/ 2025

Cheshire Secures £58M Plastics Recycling Facility, Creating Jobs & Boosting Green Economy

Cheshire’s Green Economy Gets a Boost with £58M Plastics Recycling Facility

£1M Grant Approval Paves the Way for 80 New Jobs and £4.5M Annual Economic Injection

Cheshire’s ambitions for a greener, more sustainable future have taken a major leap forward as local leaders approve a vital funding boost for a cutting-edge plastics recycling facility in Ellesmere Port.

New QV Tubes Set To Save Tonnes of Packaging Waste From Landfill

PC Correspondent

March

/ 2025

New QV Tubes Set To Save Tonnes of Packaging Waste From Landfill

In a move that aims to save around 18 tonnes of packaging waste from landfill every year, all QV tube products are now being transitioned from laminate to LDPE packaging. Laminate packaging cannot be recycled in Australia due to the recycling facilities not being able to process the components of the laminate, whereas LDPE can easily be recycled by customers in their kerbside recycle bins.

This change signifies the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability, and reflects Ego's determination to implement changes that positively impact the environment.

7UP Screwed Up by Going Green

Vasu Goyal

March

/ 2025

7UP Screwed Up by Going Green

It’s got to be frustrating for the people who come up with packaging design guidelines for sustainability — only to have them ignored.

Case in point: 7UP recently modernized its graphics. As a regular 7UP drinker, I can say, I think the new “effervescent” design works. It’s clean and contemporary. I am happy to buy 7UP in the new packaging.

BioPak assists Baskin-Robbins with sustainable switch

PC Correspondent

March

/ 2025

BioPak assists Baskin-Robbins with sustainable switch

The new partnership will see the Australian arm of the global ice-cream brand avoid approximately 604,745kgs of fossil fuel plastic per month, and will see the iconic Baskin-Robbins plastic pink spoon transformed into a pink wooden spoon made from FSC-certified birchwood.

The partnership with BioPak goes beyond packaging, with Baskin-Robbins also contributing to environmental protection and community initiatives through the BioPak Give Back Fund.

BioPak’s new line of Beer BioCups offers sustainable alternatives for outdoor venues

PC Correspondent

March

/ 2025

BioPak’s new line of Beer BioCups offers sustainable alternatives for outdoor venues

Designed specifically for outdoor venues, stadiums, events, clubs, and pubs where reusable cup systems have not yet been implemented, BioPak’s Beer BioCups provide a “better alternative to the large volume of disposable cups made from conventional plastic” used at such venues.

It is estimated that between 50,000 and 80,000 beer cups are used on an AFL game day, while cricket match days see the usage of around 20,000 to 50,000 beer cups.

Borealis Launches Borcycle™ M CWT120CL: A Breakthrough rLLDPE with 85% Recycled Content for Sustainable Packaging

Yukta Arora

March

/ 2025

Borealis Launches Borcycle™ M CWT120CL: A Breakthrough rLLDPE with 85% Recycled Content for Sustainable Packaging

Borealis Unveils High-Performance rLLDPE with 85% PCR Content for Sustainable Flexible Packaging

Borealis is making bold strides in advancing the circular economy with the introduction of Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a cutting-edge recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade, purpose-built for non-food flexible packaging applications. Containing an impressive 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR), this new grade is a significant leap forward in Borealis’ efforts to accelerate sustainable solutions in packaging.

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?

PC Correspondent

March

/ 2025

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?

The SBC was formed by the British Beauty Council (BBCo) in 2021, and the launch of The Great British Beauty Clean Up on 3 March coincides with the start of Waste Week.

The British Beauty Council website states that the campaign is ‘designed to encourage increased beauty recycling rates and educate consumers on reduce, reuse, refill, as well as correct use of household recycling for beauty’. The Council’s interactive recycling map is also being revamped. This directs consumers to recycling schemes across the UK, where consumers can drop off ‘hard to recycle’ packaging.

Novolex Wins Gold and Secures BPI Certification for Its Compostable Butter Wrap Innovation

Yukta Arora

March

/ 2025

Novolex Wins Gold and Secures BPI Certification for Its Compostable Butter Wrap Innovation

Novolex Scores Gold at FPA Awards and Secures BPI Certification for Groundbreaking Compostable Butter Wrap

Novolex has captured both industry acclaim and environmental recognition with its innovative compostable butter wrap, earning the prestigious 2025 Gold Award for Sustainability from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and achieving compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).

LyondellBasell Launches Pro-fax EP649U: A High-Performance, Sustainable Solution for Rigid Packaging

Yukta Arora

March

/ 2025

LyondellBasell Launches Pro-fax EP649U: A High-Performance, Sustainable Solution for Rigid Packaging

LyondellBasell Unveils Pro-fax EP649U: A Next-Gen Polypropylene for Rigid Packaging with Sustainable Options

LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced Pro-fax EP649U, a cutting-edge polypropylene impact copolymer tailored for the demanding needs of the rigid packaging sector. Designed specifically for thin-walled injection molding, this advanced material is set to elevate food packaging performance while supporting the industry's growing sustainability goals.

WRAP and IFWC Unite to Launch WRAP EU, Advancing Circular Living Across Europe

Yukta Arora

March

/ 2025

WRAP and IFWC Unite to Launch WRAP EU, Advancing Circular Living Across Europe

WRAP and IFWC Launch WRAP EU to Drive Circular Living Across Europe

In a major step toward a more sustainable future, global environmental action NGO WRAP has partnered with the International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC) to launch WRAP EU, a dedicated initiative aimed at tackling food waste, sustainable fashion, and plastic pollution across the European Union.

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

Cheshire Secures £58M Plastics Recycling Facility, Creating Jobs & Boosting Green Economy

Cheshire’s Green Economy Gets a Boost with £58M Plastics Recycling Facility

£1M Grant Approval Paves the Way for 80 New Jobs and £4.5M Annual Economic Injection

New QV Tubes Set To Save Tonnes of Packaging Waste From Landfill

7UP Screwed Up by Going Green

BioPak assists Baskin-Robbins with sustainable switch

BioPak’s new line of Beer BioCups offers sustainable alternatives for outdoor venues

Borealis Launches Borcycle™ M CWT120CL: A Breakthrough rLLDPE with 85% Recycled Content for Sustainable Packaging

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?

Novolex Wins Gold and Secures BPI Certification for Its Compostable Butter Wrap Innovation

LyondellBasell Launches Pro-fax EP649U: A High-Performance, Sustainable Solution for Rigid Packaging

WRAP and IFWC Unite to Launch WRAP EU, Advancing Circular Living Across Europe

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