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Convex Wins Environmental Packaging Award
An environmental packaging award has further cemented Convex Plastics’ position as a leading developer of functional compostable packaging. [September 30th, 2011] 
Compostable Greenhouse Growing Bag Trials Encouraging
Convex Plastics is one step closer to developing a functional compostable growing bag that will eliminate the mountain of landfill waste created by commercial greenhouse tomato growing. [September 12th, 2011]
Compostable Wheelie Bin Liners help reduce Auckland Landfill Waste
A new food waste recycling service utilising Convex Plastics’ compostable Greensack wheelie bin liners is helping Auckland businesses significantly reduce the amount of waste they are sending to landfill. [September 12th, 2011]
Caffe Prima Launches New Compostable Coffee Packaging
Christchurch’s Caffe Prima has made drinking their sustainably- produced Fair Trade and other boutique coffees an even more satisfying experience by introducing New Zealand’s first compostable coffee pack for fresh roasted coffee. [June 2nd, 2011]
New Low Carbon Emission Packaging
Convex Plastics can now reduce the carbon footprint of standard petroleum-based plastic packaging and provide a verifiable reduction in carbon emissions for almost no additional cost. [June 2nd, 2011]
Compostable Coffee Bags Now Being Used in Australia
Melbourne-based organic coffee wholesaler Espresso Syndicate has helped make the coffee industry more sustainable by becoming the first Australian company to use Econic compostable coffee packaging. [June 2nd, 2011]
Animal Feed Bags Now Recyclable Through Agrecovery
A Reporoa-based world leading producer of natural advanced fibre nutrition for horses and calves has become the first animal feed company able to recycle their bags using the Agrecovery Wrap recycling programme. [June 2nd, 2011]
Ready-Made Bio-Degradable Coffee Bags Now Available to Order
Ready-made bio-degradable bags can now be quickly and easily purchased `off the shelf’ from Convex Plastics to pack hot and cold coffee beans and grinds. [February 8th, 2011]
Trade Aid Launches Revolutionary New BioBags
Trade Aid demonstrated their commitment to becoming more sustainable in October by launching their Organic Instant Coffee in a revolutionary new BioBag developed by Convex Plastics, which is the first of its kind in the world. [February 4th, 2011]
New Testing Service for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Companies can now get assistance from Convex Plastics to ensure the amount of retained solvents in their packaging complies with industry safety standards, which is especially essential for food grade films. [December 1st, 2010]
New Sliderpacks Impact the Milking Sheds
Sliderpacks can now be found in New Zealand milking sheds thanks to the relaunch of Impact Red in September by leading dairy hygiene and animal health suppliers, FIL. [December 1st, 2010]
Convex Cadet Wins Top Trainee Award
Convex Plastic’s high quality training has been recognised once again with the naming of Convex cadet Tom Banfield as New Zealand’s top Plastics and Materials Processing trainee for 2010. [December 1st, 2010]
Sliderpacks Now Available as Stand-Up Pouches
Convex Plastics have further enhanced their exclusive resealable Sliderpack packaging to provide the absolute ultimate in both ease of use and shelf appeal. [November 15th, 2010]
Convex Acquires RSS Plastics
Convex Plastics has significantly expanded their manufacturing capacity on by acquiring a major shareholding in Warkworth company, RSS Plastics Ltd. [October 1st, 2010]
Convex Plastics is Now HACCP Certified
Convex Plastics was officially recognised as a quality assured approved supplier of food grade packaging today with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. [July 19th, 2010]
Collaborative Research Develops Highly Functional PLA Blend
Convex Plastics and the national Plastics Centre of Excellence (PCoE) have developed a new blend of biodegradable Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) with similar performance characteristics to high density polyethylene film. [June 24th, 2010]
Greenhouse Tomato Growing About to Get Greener
Ten growing bags made from Convex Plastic’s hybrid biodegradable EcoFuse film were planted with cherry tomatoes in April to evaluate how well they will perform in a greenhouse. [June 24th, 2010]
Fast Breakdown of Bio-Degradable Coffee Bags Confirmed
A controlled composting trial has confirmed the fast breakdown rate of Convex Plastics’ new biodegradable coffee bags. After composting, the bio-degradable coffee bags almost completely disappeared in just fourteen weeks with only small fragments remaining. [June 28th, 2010]
Compostable Growing Bags on Trial
Convex Plastic’s hybrid EcoFuse film could significantly reduce the amount of landfill waste generated by commercial greenhouse tomato growing. [March 8th, 2010]
New Bio-Degradable Water Tubes
Convex Plastics has developed a working prototype of a fully bio-degradable clear flexible water tube for drinks and other liquids. [March 8th, 2010]
Easier Online Ordering of Convex Bio-Degradable Bags
Ordering bio-degradable pre-made carry bags and bin liners on the Convex Plastics website is now a lot easier thanks to a recent “Extreme Makeover”, which updated the shopping cart and made browsing much more streamlined. [March 8th, 2010]
International Eco-Marketing Benefits for Niche and Organic Products
The bio-degradable NatureFlex films marketed by Convex Plastics are increasingly being selected by niche and organic companies worldwide who want their packaging to reflect their sustainable business values. [March 8th, 2010]
Bio-Degradable Vented Pack for Hot Roasted Coffee Beans
Bio-degradable packs for hot roasted coffee beans will soon be available from Convex Plastics featuring some innovative technology to help vent the packs. [October 21st, 2009]
New PLA Film Excites Convex Plastics
A new fully bio-degradable Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) film offering two of the most sought after attributes for retail applications - good clarity and high tear strength - is now available from Convex Plastics. [October 21st, 2009]
Confirming the Breakdown Rate of Petroleum-Based Degradable Plastics
Convex Plastics can now confirm how long petroleum-based degradable plastics will take to break down and if they actually contain enough oxo-biodegradable additives. [October 21st, 2009]
Reusable Compostable Shopping Bags – Made From PLA
Reusable compostable shopping bags are now available from Convex Plastics for only two dollars each. [October 21st, 2009]
Convex Printing Judged World Class
Convex Plastics proved they are still one of Australasia’s leading flexographic printers by winning a gold medal at the 2009 New Zealand Pride in Print awards on June 26 and making it into the supreme finals for the fourth time in seven years with printing produced for the Australian market. [June 30th, 2009]
Convex Brings Exclusive Australasian Bag Making Capability to Hamilton
Convex Plastics will soon be helping companies reduce their landfill waste by tens of thousands of kilograms per year by supplying them with degradable pallet wrap. [August 19th, 2009]
Huge Landfill Waste Reductions From Degradable Pallet Wrap
Convex Plastics will soon be helping companies reduce their landfill waste by tens of thousands of kilograms per year by supplying them with degradable pallet wrap. [June 13th, 2009]
NatureFlex™ Gains Seal of Approval from Leading UK Consumer Body
The compostable cellulose-based packaging film marketed in New Zealand by Convex Plastics has been put to the test by the UK’s leading consumer body and passed with flying colours! [June 13th, 2009]
EcoFuse Featured in German ALDI Shopping Bags
The large German discount supermarket chain ALDI SuD is now offering its German customers shopping bags made of the new compostable hybrid film recently launched in New Zealand by Convex Plastics. [June 13th, 2009]
Competitively-Priced Renewable Packs for Coffee and Dry Foods
Renewable vacuum packs providing the ideal sealing and barrier properties for coffee and dry foods will soon be available from Convex Plastics for almost the same cost as conventional plastic packs. [April 23rd, 2009]
US Demand for Green Packaging Expected to Escalate
A recent analysis of the US green packaging industry has shown that US demand for green packaging is likely to approach $45 billion in 2013, with the fastest gains anticipated for biodegradable plastic and packaging made from post consumer waste. [April 23rd, 2009]
Improving the Commercial Viability of PLA Packaging
Convex Plastics has teamed up with the new national Plastics Centre of Excellence (PCoE) to actively research how to make biodegradable PLA packaging more commercially viable. [February 11th, 2009]
Accelerating the Breakdown of Petroleum-Based Plastics
An increasing number of companies are choosing to reduce carbon emissions and landfill waste by paying a small premium to make their petroleum-based packaging degradable. By adding a propriety additive such as Convex Plastics’ re~solve, most forms of standard plastic packaging can be altered to breakdown within just a few months – rather than 1000s of years. [February 11th, 2009]
Plastic 4 Recycling Offered
A commonly used type of plastic not currently recycled by most local authorities can now be easily and economically recycled thanks to a new initiative offered by Convex Plastics. [December 3rd, 2008]
New Bio-degradable Film Offers Good Clarity for Retail
Retailers wanting packaging that is bio-degradable, functional and clear enough to showcase their products on shelf, can now have it all with EcoFuse. [December 3rd, 2008]
Home Composting Trial Confirms Breakdown of Biodegradable Films
An informal trial conducted by Convex Plastics has confirmed the home compostability of three biodegradable packaging films, and clearly shown NatureFlex cellophane as the one that breaks down the quickest. Comparing Greensack (made from cornstarch), NatureWorks Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and NatureFlex cellophane. [September 10th, 2008]