The Collective Action Group

The Collective Action Group (CAG) is a team of leading industry representatives from across the supply chain and all levels of government who oversee the strategic delivery and the design of a systemic model for how Australia can transition to an advanced sustainable packaging ecosystem. 

Members of the CAG include:

• Andrew Smith, Executive General Manager, PACT Recycling (Manufacturer) 
• Caitlyn Richards, Group Responsible Sourcing Manager, Coles (Retailer)
• Garth Lamb, Chief Development Officer, Re Group (Recycling and Resource Recovery) 
• Gemma Dawson, Manager Waste Strategy, City of Sydney (Local Council) 
• Heinz Schandl, Senior Science Leader, CSIRO (Academia) 
• Jacky Nordsvan, Systems for Recycling Lead, Nestlé (Brand Owner) 
• Jane Cronin, Director – Packaging Policy and Reform, DCCEEW (Commonwealth Government) 
• Jeroen Rens, Director – R&D, Bega Dairy (Brand Owner) 
• Kate Baker, Circular Economy & Sustainability Manager, Visy (Recycling & Resource Recovery) 
• Kylie Hughes, Director – Waste Policy and Legislation, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (State Government) 
• Nerida Kelton, Executive Director, Australian Institute of Packaging (Academia) 
• Nicholas Rodgers, Packaging Technologist Sustainability, EGO Pharmaceuticals (Brand Owner) 
• Paul Klymenko, Chief Sustainability Advisor, Planet Ark (Education) 
• Peter Bury, Director – Strategy, Energy, and Research, Chemistry Australia (Design) 
• Sarah Collier, Associate Director – Sustainability, AFGC (Industry Association)
• Suzanne Toumbourou , CEO, Australian Council of Recycling (Recycling and Reprocessing)