News
Keep up to date with the latest APCO news, including Member achievements, updates from our sustainable packaging programs and progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
APCO UNPACKED February 2021
Welcome to APCO UNPACKED, a bi-monthly update from the world of sustainable packaging.
- ANZPAC Plastics Pact
- Australian Packaging Consumption & Recycling Data
- Government Update
- National Consumer Education Campaign
- New Zealand Soft Plastics Recycling Program
- APCO Annual Reporting
Government Update
APCO has welcomed the commencement of a review of the co-regulatory framework underpinning the Australian Packaging Covenant. The review is being led by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment on behalf of the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments
Member Opportunity
Bookings are now open for the first virtual AIP Training Course ‘Fundamentals of Plastic in Packaging’ which will be held on the 25th of March 2021.
APCO UnPacked October 2020
Welcome to APCO Unpacked, a bi-monthly update from the world of sustainable packaging. We'll be sharing updates on progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets, the latest packaging innovations, success, news and updates as we build a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
APCO UnPacked December 2020
Welcome to APCO Unpacked, a bi-monthly update from the world of sustainable packaging. We'll be sharing updates on progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets, the latest packaging innovations, success, news and updates as we build a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
Member Opportunity
Looking to understand more about salaries within the industry? Simply complete the Annual Salary Survey and receive the final report in your in-box.
Member Monthly Update December 2020
The Member Monthly Update keeps Members informed of APCO News, new Resources and upcoming events.
APCO: RePacked January 2020
The Member Monthly Update keeps Members informed of APCO News, new Resources and upcoming events.
New APCO report maps the state of packaging in Australia and progress on Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets
APCO has today published ‘Australian packaging consumption and recycling data 2018–19, he second in a series of annual publications mapping the state of packaging in Australia, the report’s findings demonstrate that overall trends are positive, and Australia is making progress towards the 2025 Targets year-on-year. However, significant action from stakeholders across the supply chain is still required in order for Australia to meet the 2025 Target
Member Opportunity
Join the APCO and GS1 Australia to workshop an opportunity to leverage the National Product Catalogue (NPC) to manage and share information on packaging sustainability achievements
APCO partners with Packaging Forum to improve soft plastic recycling in New Zealand.
The Packaging Forum’s Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme recognised as approved alternative destination under the ARL Program.