Latest Sustainable Packaging News

MyEco Group is seeking up to $1.5 million through a discounted, non-underwritten share purchase plan to expand council and waste management sales, retail distribution and its eco-home range. The final issue price and amount raised remain uncertain, with the company retaining the option to scale up the offer or pursue a follow-on placement.

Papyrus Australia moved its banana-fibre technology into early commercialisation during FY26, signing an estimated $4.2 million TBS supply contract and delivering commercial-scale samples. But the company ended the year with $257,077 cash, negative equity and an auditor-flagged material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Close the Loop Limited posted a 6% revenue increase to $125.6 million for FY26 but recorded a hefty $105.3 million net loss primarily driven by disposals and one-off restructuring costs. The company has refocused on core packaging and resource recovery businesses while slashing debt and setting a $14-16 million EBITDA target for FY27.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

MyEco Group’s FY26 retail sales edged up 0.8% to $15.8 million, powered by a 22.7% surge in Australian branded product sales and a successful launch of certified recycled bin liners at Woolworths.

MyEco Group has finalised its operational overhaul, consolidating manufacturing in China and cutting fixed costs to sharpen its focus on sustainable packaging growth.

MyEco Group has extended its partnership with Penrith City Council by winning a 3-to-5-year contract to supply compostable caddy liners for the council's FOGO program, aligning with NSW's mandated organics recycling rollout.

MyEco Group is rolling out a new 95% post-consumer recycled bin liner range, fully certified under the Global Recycled Standard, exclusively at Woolworths stores nationwide from late May 2026. This move doubles its Woolworths product lineup and aligns with national sustainability targets.

MyEco Group has locked in $0.92 million through its Series 2 convertible note program, reinforcing its growth trajectory with funding earmarked for a new GRS-certified recycled bin liner range. The raise supplements a solid cash position while aiming to limit shareholder dilution amid challenging market conditions.

MyEco Group launches a $2 million Series 2 convertible note offer targeting sophisticated investors, featuring a 10.5% annual interest and a 15% discount on share conversion prices.

MyEco Group has reported a 38% improvement in profit before tax and a 51% rise in normalised EBITDA for the first half of FY26, driven by operational restructuring and targeted sales growth. The company’s refreshed leadership team and strategic priorities set the stage for further expansion in sustainable packaging markets.

Papyrus Australia Limited reported a reduced half-year loss and marked a significant commercial milestone with a $4.2 million supply contract, advancing its transition from technology development to early-stage commercialisation.