Following the successful re-start of collections across the Auckland region, shoppers in and around Hamilton will be able to drop off their soft plastic packaging from Monday 9th September at nine selected Countdown and The Warehouse stores....
The event, which included the Packaging Forum’s AGM, focussed on innovation in sustainable packaging and providing solutions for consumers....
Beverage company Frucor Suntory has taken another significant step in its commitment to sustainable production with the introduction of 750ml glass bottles for its NZ Natural still and sparkling water....
Thousands of people are bringing their own containers to supermarkets for meat, fish and salads, but Foodstuffs CEO Chris Quin says it could take time for the movement to become mainstream....
New Zealand Post has begun testing a range of completely recyclable paper-based bags. From 12 August 2019 they began piloting paper-based jiffy bags and flat paper bags in some stores....
Government’s announcement today to move towards co-designed and regulated product stewardship for single-use plastic packaging is a watershed moment for New Zealand....
Government’s announcement today to move towards co-designed and regulated product stewardship for single-use plastic packaging is a watershed moment for New Zealand....
The Environment Commissioner’s has released an online resource to help consumers better understand how to dispose of biodegradable and compostable plastics....
These videos from Countdown explain some of the issues with plastics that you’ve been asking questions about....
The Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme will restart collections at selected retail stores in Auckland from the 20th May 2019....