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APCO released a report highlighting the progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets, identifying both areas of success and those requiring more attention.
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins, along with distribution partner Spicers, launched Sylvicta – a groundbreaking sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging. The material is a translucent, functional bar- rier paper that is recyclable, compostable, marine degradable and made from renew- able raw materials.
Amcor launched a recyclable PVDC-free shrink bag for fresh and processed meat, poultry, and some cheeses. Pitched as an alternative to PVDC packaging, Amcor Eco-Tite R is a multilayer, mono-PE packaging material that maintains a high bar- rier to oxygen and water vapour.
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In a multi-million dollar partnership, Woolworths joined forces with packaging manufacturer Detpak to offer customers locally made paper bags in South Australia and Northern Territory ahead of a national roll-out later in the year. The bags are made from 70% locally sourced recycled content and can support 7.5 kilograms of groceries.
Victorian company Advanced Circular Polymers invested $20m in sorting and recycling technology as the indus- try searches for solutions to transition towards a circular economy for plastic.
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ON THE COVER: Uptake of active and intelli- gent packaging has seen a paradigm shift as brand owners and suppliers push boundar- ies to embrace smart technologies. Result Group has forged the path for synergistic integration of existing and new technolo- gies. Michael Dossor, managing director of Result Group, spoke to PKN about the group’s business drivers.
People in Packaging: Highly regarded Australian packaging technologist Ian Hayes returned to our shores and shared highlights of his career and insights on packaging sustainability. He initially joined Simplot as packaging develop- ment manager, but since then took up the role of program manager, National Plastic Recycling Scheme at AFGC.