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General
DIY Sustainable Packaging Ideas for Small Businesses | Eco-Friendly Inspiration
In today’s business world, it’s not just about what you sell—but how you package it. Customers are increasingly eco-conscious and expect brands, even small ones, to think green. Luckily, you don’t need a big budget to jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon. With a dash of...
Retail
Oji Fibre Solutions Closes Penrose Mill: What It Means for Carton Prices & Sustainability in NZ
Why Penrose Mill Shut Down After grappling with three straight years of financial losses, Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) made the tough call to close its Penrose paper recycling mill in Auckland. According to CEO Dr. Jon Ryder, a mix of skyrocketing energy prices,...
Waste
WasteMinz Conference – Insights & Takeaways from Hi-Tech Packaging
For the last couple of years, the team at Hi-Tech Packaging has attended the annual WasteMinz conference — an event that brings together some of the brightest and best minds from across New Zealand’s waste sector and beyond! This year, we’re committed to attending...
Food
A Year Since Kerbside Recycling Standardisation in NZ – Has It Made a Difference?
Around this time last year, New Zealand changed the materials accepted in kerbside recycling. A year later, has it made a difference? A year ago, New Zealand introduced new nationwide standards for kerbside recycling. This change aimed to create consistency across the...
Industrial
The Science Behind Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging: What You Need to Know
What’s the Deal With All This "Green" Packaging? Biodegradable. Compostable. Eco-friendly. Chances are, you’ve seen these words plastered across product packaging lately. From your favourite takeout containers to those sleek shipping mailers, everyone’s jumping on the...
Medical
The Critical Importance of Safety in Medical Packaging
The Crucial Role of Safety in Medical Packaging When you think about packaging, “safety” might not be the first word that comes to mind. For many, packaging is simply there to wrap, secure, and promote products. However, the safety aspect of packaging is vital,...
Special Addition
Thank You for 2024 – Celebrating Our Customers, Team, and Sustainability Goals
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Customers and Team for an Incredible 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude. This year, your trust, partnership, and support helped us overcome challenges and achieve incredible milestones....
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