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10 July

Preparing for Packaging Reform: Tackling the EPS Challenge | APCO & COFOSS

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Join APCO and COFOSS for an industry-led discussion on what comes next for EPS packaging, and what to consider in prep for an EPR scheme.Australia’s packaging reform is accelerating and mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is on the horizon. The need for solutions to problematic material has never been more urgent and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) remains one of the biggest challenges.
For a long time, no material alternative has come close to knocking EPS off its perch as the go-to packaging solution for lightness and product protective qualities. However, low recovery rates, high handling costs and plastic persistence means effective product stewardship is desperately needed for EPS.
Join APCO and the Coalition for Sustainable Solutions (COFOSS) for a practical, industry-led discussion on what comes next for EPS packaging, and what brands and retailers need to consider in preparation for an EPR scheme. This session will share insights from the APCO/ COFOSS joint EPS recovery project
Who should attend: Brands, retailers, manufacturers, sustainability and packaging professionals preparing for regulatory change.
Why attend: Understand the real-world implications of EPS stewardship and what actions your organisation can take now to be ready for change.
You’ll gain a clearer understanding of:
Key cost drivers across EPS recovery pathways, including labour, transport and processing.The role of reverse logistics and in-house processing in improving efficiency.Existing challenges, including limited council collection and reliance on landfill pathways.Opportunities for improved collaboration, data and system design.What mandatory EPR may mean for brands, retailers and manufacturers.
We will also explore reduction and elimination pathways, including lessons from industry trials balancing product protection with material reduction.