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Dr. Oliver Ehlert from DIN CERTCO recently gave a presentation about international compostable material standards and logos. This webinar was sponsored by Scion, Packaging New Zealand and Plastics New Zealand. If you missed out on this webinar -...
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SAVE THE DATE - 14th February 2019 - SCION, Rotorua
SCION & INSTITUTE FOR BIOPLASTICS and BIOCOMPOSITES You are cordially invited to participate in a one-day networking event where industry speakers will include a German producer of outdoor sports equipment, who are adopting biobased technologies. Participating speakers...
21 Dec 2018
Packaging NZ comments on the suspension of the soft plastics recycling scheme
The suspension of the soft plastic scheme announced today reflects the cyclically low demand for some mixed recycled plastics. “It is a sad fact that the market for commodities including recycled...
13 Dec 2018
2019 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards now open
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Packaging New Zealand, are pleased to advise that submissions are now open for the 2019 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which recognise...
7 Dec 2018
ANZ Worldstars
Australia & NZ packaging innovations recognised in 2019 WorldStar Packaging Awards Three Australian companies and one New Zealand company have achieved international recognition for their...
6 Dec 2018
KiwiHarvest Volunteer Programme
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to announce as a part of the Institute’s commitment to the SAVE FOOD Initiative by FAO, the National Food Waste Strategy, and the United...
6 Dec 2018
Looking for inspiration for the 2019 PIDAs?
The WorldStar results have now been announced and you will find a complete list of winners here If you scroll to the bottom of that page you are also able to print out a list of winners in country...
4 Dec 2018
Sustainable Packaging Design Workshop
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with Packaging New Zealand, are bringing their new ‘Introduction to Sustainable Packaging Design’ half-day training course + Materials...
3 Dec 2018
SBN Report: NZ's Plastic Packaging System
Joint Statement: Packaging NZ and Plastics NZ WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER FUTURE Packaging NZ and Plastics NZ welcome the report released today by the Sustainable Business Network on New...
30 Oct 2018
Eradicating Plastic Waste and Pollution
Packaging New Zealand says that it is proud of its global members, Amcor, Nestle, Sealed Air and Unilever, who have embraced the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment launched this week, pledging...
23 Aug 2018
Plastic Packaging - An Easy Target?
Media Release Packaging touches everybody, everyday – putting it firmly in the cross hairs of those who are on a crusade to rid the world of plastic. Packaging New Zealand Executive Director Sharon...
17 Aug 2018
RESPONSE TO PLASTIC BAG BAN
A similar ban on plastic packaging would be a step too far Packaging New Zealand says that it understands the Government’s reason for its ban on single-use plastic bags, but it would be alarmed if...
26 Jul 2018
Industry calls for National Plan
MEDIA RELEASE July 26, 2018 INDUSTRY CALLS FOR NATIONAL PLAN FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT AMID RISING HYSTERIA AROUND PLASTIC PACKAGING Workers and consumers will be paying the price of reforms which...