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.

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APCO Action Plan, Member Basics, APCO Annual Report

Reporting 101 - Report Review Process, Editing Details and Resources

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

Compostable

New Guidance to Address Confusion Over Compostable Plastic Packaging

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) and the Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) unite behind common approach to compostable plastic packaging.

Projects

APCO Announces June Sustainability Webinar Topics

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has today released the June schedule for its highly successful Weekly Community Webinar series.

Collective Impact, 2025 Targets

APCO Unveils Priority Projects Schedule

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has today announced its schedule of priority projects for the 2020/21 financial year.

Recoverability, 2025 Targets

APCO Releases July Sustainability Webinar Topics and Plastic Free July Resource Toolkit

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has today released the July schedule for its successful Weekly Community Webinar series.

Recycled Content, ARL, Reusable

APCO Releases August Sustainability Webinar Topics

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has today released the August schedule for its successful Weekly Community Webinar series.

Single Use Problematic Unnecessary, 2025 Targets, SPGs

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.

PREP, ARL, Labelling

ACOR Report on Packaging Labelling

The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has today published a report discussing the standard of environmental labelling on packaging in Australia.

Awards, 2025 Targets

APCO Announces 2020 Awards Date and New Awards Categories

The 2020 APCO Awards ceremony will return on 18 November with a new digital format and three new categories celebrating progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

ARL, Recycling

New campaign encourages Australians to Check It! Before You Chuck It

Australia suffers a crisis of confidence when it comes to recycling, recent study reveals - New campaign encourages Australians to Check It! Before You Chuck It to improve recycling behaviours