New ISO standards for Circular economy

On May 22, 2024, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched its latest standards for the circular economy, creating quite a buzz in our community. These aren't just guidelines; they're a comprehensive toolkit set to help businesses of all sizes and sectors fully embrace circular economy principles. This is a…

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Unravelling the Packaging Dilemma: When is Plastic Better Than Cardboard? (Aka Plastic vs Paper #BeerClips)

In this article, I’d like to address the ultimate question of plastic vs. cardboard packaging. Which is better? How can you decide, and what factors should you consider? Most would argue that ditching plastic for cardboard is the responsible choice, but before you make the switch, hear me out. This…

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Workpower has partnered with Perth-based startup Donut Waste to save craft beer clips from landfill.

 Donut Waste has collected over 87,500 craft beer clips from 70 collection points across Perth. The clips are sorted, counted, and a portion is delivered to Workpower for de-stickering by Workpower employees.  “So far, I have delivered around 8,400 clips to Workpower for de-stickering,” says founder Sharka Hornakova.  Donut Waste…

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