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.
Government Update
The review of the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011 (NEPM) and the Australian Packaging Covenant is continuing. The Commonwealth has also published its Recycling and Clean Energy National Manufacturing Priority Roadmap and announced funding for recycling and clean energy manufacturing projects. Funding is available in two streams, the Manufacturing Translation Stream and the Manufacturing Integration Stream, with applications closing on 5 May.
APCO launches Action Plan for Problematic and Unnecessary Single-Use Plastic Packaging
New resource will help Australian businesses eliminate approximately 50,700 tonnes of problem plastics every year.
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.
APCO UnPacked August 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 Media Response: Plastic Wars
On Monday 10th August at 8.30pm, ABC’s Four Corners will be airing ‘Plastic Wars’, a documentary presented by Craig Reucassel.
APCO UnPacked February 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 Hosts Inaugural National Single Use Plastic Workshop
Australia’s first national workshop dedicated to phasing out problematic and unnecessary single use plastic packaging.
APCO UnPacked October 2019
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.