Sustainability

Peggy Johnson, the CEO of Agility Robotics, spoke with journalist Bob Safian on the Rapid Response podcast about the future of humanoid robots. She talked about Digit, a human-like robot made to help in warehouses and other places where it’s hard to find people to do boring or repetitive work. These robots don’t replace jobs—they help people do more and move into better, more digital roles, like managing robot systems.

“Sustainability is a core value, from our responsibly sourced ingredients to our efforts to make plant-based eating more accessible. With this year’s Earth Month campaign, we hope to inspire more consumers to consider the environmental benefits of plant-based foods,” said Ellen Kim, director of marketing communications & consumer insights at Pulmuone.

Manufactured in the UK using a unique foaming technology, FOAMO is an ultra-light reusable coffee cup designed to reduce reliance on disposable cups. Made from plant-based materials including waste cooking oil, it requires 85% less virgin plastic than standard reusables and is 100% curb side recyclable at the end of its life.

Riedel Ditches Metal Cans for Sustainable Carton Packs – A Big Win for the Planet

Riedel, the Netherlands’ leading juice brand, is making waves in the packaging world by swapping out metal cans for eco-friendly SIG carton packs in its Van de Boom syrup range. This isn’t just about packaging—it’s about reducing waste, cutting carbon footprints, and giving consumers a more sustainable choice.

Blue Ocean Closures are available across Australia through exclusive distributor Ekam Global, a packaging company specialising in providing end-to-end solutions for the wine, beverage, oil, and food packaging industries.

Swedish packaging materials innovator Billerud has officially launched ConFlex HeatSeal, a next-generation, heat-sealable paper that replaces plastic in a wide range of packaging applications.

Designed with sustainability and performance in mind, ConFlex HeatSeal aligns with converters’ and brand owners’ growing demand for renewable, recyclable alternatives to fossil-based materials.