4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (228+ words) The webinar will examine challenges around the collection and mechanical recycling of soft plastics and flexible packaging, as well as recent recovery projects and collection programmes across the region. The panel will discuss projects including Australia Post’s onshore circular satchel,…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (445+ words) Seabin's data dashboard is designed to give brands, packaging companies and the public greater visibility of plastic pollution entering the marine environment. Seabin CEO and co-founder Pete Ceglinski told PKN the platform reflects the organisation’s evolution from a clean-up technology…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (585+ words) In a notification to consultation participants seen by PKN, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water said the government was considering reforms that balanced environmental outcomes with broader economic and cost-of-living pressures. “The Minister has communicated that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (838+ words) Tim Mableson and Edward 'Ned' Swifte of KPMG were appointed voluntary administrators of Recycling Plastics Australia and associated company Blackburn Inwood No.1 Pty Ltd on 31 August. The administrators have begun an urgent assessment of the company’s financial position and operations....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (534+ words) Queensland’s Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035 strategy identifies organics and plastics as priority waste streams and is backed by $487 million in government investment. It sets a target of achieving a statewide recycling rate of 65 per cent by 2035. The ABA argues that…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (420+ words) A Victorian apple grower is currently using the system, with another preparing to begin a trial. Visy says the Enviropunnets are already available in some supermarkets and will appear in more stores as customers adopt the format. The proprietary Enviropunnet…...