The Better Packaging Co says it has produced the world’s first mailer and poly bags using 100% recycled ocean bound plastic pollution.
All Meadow Fresh one and two-litre milk bottles are now made using 30% recycled plastic, reducing the amount of virgin plastic used by 250 tonnes a year.
Mondelēz International will now source recycled plastic for its range of Cadbury chocolate blocks sold in New Zealand and Australia.
Zespri has launched a new climate change strategy aimed at allowing it to lead the industry’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
Sustainable food packaging company Ecoware has rolled out its Compost Collect programme to seven NZ cities, with the most recent being Christchurch.
Sealed Air is leading the way in recycled plastic innovation with an innovative rollstock made from 90% recycled content and food-grade recycled PP.
Foodstuffs is trialing alternatives to single-use plastic produce bags during the month of July as it moves to lead in the upcoming plastics phase-out.
Frucor Suntory has introduced cardboard packaging for a number of beverage multipacks which will eliminate 2.7 million pieces of plastic going to landfill.
DB Breweries has set a list of ambitious sustainability targets it hopes to reach in the next 9 years, alongside the launch of its 2020 Sustainability Report.
Dole has introduced new packaging for its Bobby Bananas which will reduce the amount of plastic going to landfill by some 16 tonnes.
Cottonsoft’s Paseo 360° range now features recyclable paper packaging which is sustainably sourced, and a core made from 100% recycled NZ cardboard.
Coffee roasters Robert Harris have introduced a Soft Plastic Recycling Bin at its Westgate Cafe in Auckland and changed its packaging to be recyclable.
