Blogs
General
Does sustainable packaging still drive conversations in 2025?
As we enter the back half of 2025 a key question we found ourselves asking is whether sustainable packaging is still driving conversations in our industry. A valid question given this is our bread and butter, so let's take a look into some of our experiences and...
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
Key Takeaways from the 2025 WasteMinz Conference
Another year, another WasteMinz conference This year our team once again attended the annual WasteMinz conference, which was held in Christchurch's stunning Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. For those unaware what this conference is about, it brings the Waste...
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
Sustainable Father’s Day: Sustainable Gift Ideas and Celebrations
Father's Day is a cherished occasion that allows us to show our appreciation for the father figures in our lives. However, traditional celebrations often include elements that aren't so friendly to the environment. From single-use plastic decorations to non-recyclable...
In The News
Sustainable Business Network: Communicating Sustainability Masterclass
Sustainable Business Network: Sharing the Impact Series Communicating Sustainability Masterclass“Over the last two - three years, we have transformed ourselves to be knowledge based. So [we] understand the wider applications that our business has and our products have...
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