recycling
Metcash and 7-Eleven join industry-led soft plastics recycling scheme
March 1, 2024
March 1 – The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) applauds both Metcash and 7-Eleven for joining the industry’s collaborative effort to recycle soft plastics, making them the first retailers to support the initiative. The industry-led National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS), unprecedented in its scope and scale, aims […]
NPRS Program: Qenos Supply of Post-Consumer Recycled Polyethylene Resin
You may be aware of the recent press announcements outlining the future of Advanced Recycling (AR) in Australia. One of the consortia cited is Qenos, Cleanaway, Plastic Energy and Axens. The feasibility study announced will convert up to 100,000 tonnes of household soft plastic and mixed plastics to […]
Australian food and grocery manufacturing welcomes potential global plastic treaty
March 4, 2022
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the UN Environment Assembly passing a resolution to begin negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution. AFGC CEO, Tanya Barden said the Australian food and grocery manufacturing sector has a keen interest in the UN EA resolution and […]
Qenos and Cleanaway advanced plastics recycling study a welcome step towards packaging circular economy
February 18, 2022
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the announcement by Cleanaway and Qenos that they will investigate developing new advanced plastics recycling capabilities for Australia. Plastics manufacturer Qenos and waste management company Cleanaway have announced a feasibility study to assess converting up to 100,000 tonnes per year […]
AFGC welcomes a powerful new plastics partnership in Australian recycling
November 12, 2021
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the partnership announced today by iQ Renew and REDcycle as an exciting development that adds vital scale to Australia’s soft plastics recycling capabilities. AFGC CEO Tanya Barden congratulated REDcycle and iQ Renew for combining to create a strong new partnership with deep expertise across all aspects of plastics recycling, from collection to processing and recovery of valuable materials for new markets.