APCO, FGC join to increase packaging recyclability in NZ

New Zealand Food & Grocery Council and Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation announce partnership.

13 July, 2022

Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, says OECD

New report calls for radical action to curb plastic waste.

10 June, 2022

Colgate-Palmolive publishes annual sustainability report

Colgate-Palmolive releases 2021 sustainability and social impact report.

26 April, 2022

ISS commits to Cool Food Pledge, 50 per cent reduction in food waste by 2027

ISS signs pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the food it serves by 25 per cent by 2030, from 2019 baseline.

17 February, 2022

Zero Co kicks off crowdsource funding campaign

Australian eco start-up announces $4.3 million crowdsource funding campaign.

30 September, 2021

ISS takes action to cut food waste

ISS to cut food waste in half by 2024 in the US.

16 September, 2021

Kiwi businesses get behind campaign to reduce waste

More than 60 organisations join nationwide campaign to reduce waste.

10 February, 2021

APCO, Packaging Forum partner to improve soft plastic recycling in NZ

APCO, Packaging Forum launch new trans-Tasman partnership.

12 January, 2021

Commerce Commission releases new environmental claims guidelines

The guidance now includes advice on making claims about material composition.

9 July, 2020

Civic Contractors launches first electric-powered sanitising truck

Civic Contractors introduces electric-powered truck that sanitises wheelie bins and steam-cleans city streets with high-pressure hot water.

18 May, 2020

NZ govt releases proposal to reduce waste

Government releases next phase of its plan to tackle mounting waste challenges.

28 November, 2019

Food and packaging industry gathers to tackle plastic waste

NZ’s biggest packaging players discuss and exchange ideas for ending packaging waste.

3 September, 2019