June 29, 2021
Packaging Forum backs plastics phase-out
The country’s largest packaging industry group has welcomed Government’s move to phase-out difficult-to-recycle and some single-use plastics....
June 25, 2021
First public recycling bins for Upper Hutt parks
Public recycling bins have made their first appearance in an Upper Hutt park thanks to help from The Packaging Forum....
June 3, 2021
Compostable packaging use-case consultation
The Packaging Forum is working with other key stakeholders (including composters) on resolving the issues surrounding compostable packaging. This consultation is a critical part of our collaborative work programme to progress solutions for this packaging type....
May 4, 2021
Frucor Suntory intros new cardboard packaging
Frucor Suntory has introduced cardboard packaging for a number of beverage multipacks which will eliminate 2.7 million pieces of plastic going to landfill....
May 3, 2021
DB Breweries aims for bold sustainability targets
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....
April 7, 2021
Public place recycling awareness on the rise
A recent survey on public place recycling and litter has seen a mixed bag of results, with awareness around public bins increasing but willingness to make extra effort to use them declining....
March 25, 2021
Dole cuts back on Bobby Banana packaging
Dole has introduced new packaging for its Bobby Bananas which will reduce the amount of plastic going to landfill by some 16 tonnes....
March 17, 2021
Cottonsoft’s Paseo 360° circular packaging
Cottonsoft's Paseo 360° range now features recyclable paper packaging which is sustainably sourced, and a core made from 100% recycled NZ cardboard....
November 24, 2020
Data helps achieve sustainability in packaging manufacturing
Aspect Productivity Technology is helping its clients achieve greater sustainability through smart technology, which provides better quality information for informed decision making....
November 18, 2020
Robert Harris all in on soft plastic recycling
Coffee roasters Robert Harris have introduced a Soft Plastic Recycling Bin at its Westgate Cafe in Auckland and changed its packaging to be recyclable....