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.
Member Opportunity
Applications now open for round two of the $52.8 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund.
Member Opportunity
The Health and Environment Committee is seeking submissions on the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill 2020. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Wednesday, 13 January 2021.
New report outlines challenges and opportunities to improve packaging waste management in remote and regional Australia
New report published by APCO outlines the challenges and opportunities to improve packaging waste collection and processing options in remote and regional Australia.
Leaders from packaging manufacturing and industry join APCO Board
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has appointed its Board of Directors for 2021.
APCO Announces 2020 Award Finalists
APCO is delighted to announce the successful finalists for its 2020 Annual Awards.
Government Update
The Commonwealth Government has introduced legislation into Parliament to give effect to the waste export bans and update the national product stewardship legislation.
Developments in research: Clean Australia CRC proposal
APCO works with universities to support research which will contribute to the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
Reporting 101 - Reviewing you Action Plan and the Leadership Criteria
In this Reporting 101 edition, we will cover the following topics: Action Timeline, Detail on the report review process, Tips of logging in and editing details, Resources and Webinar links.
Reporting 101 - Determining Your Reporting Team and the Outcomes Criteria
In this Reporting 101 edition, we will cover the following topics: Action Timeline, Determining who needs to be involved in reporting and action planning obligations and Packaging Sustainability Framework Outcomes criteria
APCO Launches New Guidelines to Improve Sustainable Food Service Packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has today launched the Food Services Packaging Sustainability Guidelines, a new resource to help Australian food service businesses to achieve the best sustainability outcomes for their packaging.
Reporting 101 - Collecting Data and Operations Criteria
In this Reporting 101 edition, we will cover the following topics: Action Timeline, Ensuring you have data for the 2020 APCO Annual Report, Packaging Metrics resources and Packaging Sustainability Framework Operations criteria.
