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.
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 celebrates sustainable packaging excellence at annual Awards ceremony
Sustainable packaging innovation, commitment and ingenuity were celebrated yesterday when APCO hosted its Annual Awards ceremony. More than 20 accolades were awarded during this year’s virtual event, to organisations and individuals representing a broad range of industry sectors, including retail, electronics, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and food and beverage.
APCO Announces 2020 Award Finalists
APCO is delighted to announce the successful finalists for its 2020 Annual Awards.
Developments in research: Clean Australia CRC proposal
APCO works with universities to support research which will contribute to the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Releases August Sustainability Webinar Topics
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has today released the August schedule for its successful Weekly Community Webinar series.
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.