AFGC Submission for White Paper Development

On November 23, 2011, the ABA attended the Australian Food and Grocery Council workshop on the Future of Packaging white paper development.

During the workshop, the terms degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastics in the context of film and other packaging applications were used interchangeably. The ABA has proposed that the AFGC should adopt internationally recognizable definitions and Australian Standards for various materials.

The impact of plastic packaging on life cycle energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Europe

In order to produce plastic packaging, energy resources are consumed. Currently such energy resources are almost entirely obtained from non-renewable sources and by using them, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced. Nevertheless, even more energy would be consumed and more GHG emissions emitted, if plastic packaging were to be substituted by alternative materials.

Compost for Soils: A National Industry and Market Development Program for Australia

Compost Australia is the peak national body for the organics processing and recycling industry.

Please find a downloadable version of the presentation Compost for Soils: A National Industry and Market Development Program for Australia as presented by Peter Wadewitz and Angus Johnston.