Pact Group work with The Collective to launch the first yoghurt bottle in New Zealand that incorporates recycled content into its packaging
PUBLISHED: 26 February
As part of The Collective’s sustainability journey to reduce their environmental impact, their kefir probiotic yoghurt is the first of its products to hit the shelves with recycled plastic packaging. Angela Lewis, Marketing Director at The Collective says “People want more environmentally friendly options and ways to reduce their own personal impact. This bottle change aims to reduce the amount of new plastic created by over 35 tonn
Pact Group's rPET Meat Tray features on The Project New Zealand
PUBLISHED: 25 February
Our rPET meat trays comprise 50% recycled material and are accepted by the kerbside recycling scheme across New Zealand. This story was featured on The Project New Zealand last week.
Pact, Cleanaway and Asahi Beverages announce intention to jointly develop a plastic palletising facility to close the loop and contribute to a circular economy
PUBLISHED: 19 February
It is anticipated that the facility will process up to 28,000 tonnes of plastic bottles and other recyclables into flake and food grade pellets which will be used as a raw material for the production of packaging for food and beverages. The cross value chain collaboration uniquely combines the expertise of each participant. Cleanaway will provide available feedstock through its collection and sorting network. Pact will provide technical and pa
Pact Group’s Sustainability Division Becomes Platinum Member of ACOR
PUBLISHED: 17 January
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has announced that Astron Sustainability, has become a Platinum Member.
Pact Group wins 2020 WorldStar Packaging Award for Lewis Road’s rPET Milk Bottle Range
PUBLISHED: 04 December
Pact Group has won a prestigious 2020 WorldStar Packaging Award in the Beverage category for designing and manufacturing Lewis Road’s 100% rPET milk bottle range.
Pact Group expands capacity of locally sourced post-consumer recycled resin
PUBLISHED: 28 November
Pact is delighted to announce it has significantly expanded its capacity to process and recycle locally sourced post-consumer resin.
Pact Group named as one of Australasia’s Most Innovative Companies for the Seventh Consecutive Year
PUBLISHED: 09 August
The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine, is based on a rigorous assessment process managed by Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium, in conjunction with a panel of industry expert judges. For the first time in 2019, organisations were ranked directly against their peers across ten industry lists.
Pact Group receive New Zealand Government funding to transition to 100% recycled rPET in its food packaging range
PUBLISHED: 15 July
Pact Group announces with funding received from the Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF) it now has the capability to use up to 100% locally sourced recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) in food grade packaging.