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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
How Food Brands Can Cut Costs and Go Green with Smarter Packaging
Why Sustainable Food Packaging Matters (for Your Wallet and the Planet) Sustainable food packaging isn’t just a trendy buzzword. It's a business-smart strategy that helps brands cut costs, reduce waste, and meet consumer demand for greener options. Plus, regulators...
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
Sustainable Packaging in the Medical Industry: Key Challenges and Innovative Solutions
The push toward sustainability has impacted nearly every industry, and healthcare is no exception. But when it comes to the medical field, going green presents a unique set of hurdles. Packaging in this sector must not only protect the product but also ensure the...
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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