APCO welcomes environment ministers announcement on sustainable packaging

APCO welcomes announcements made at Environment Ministers’ Meeting that set an ambitious new course for sustainable packaging.

13 November, 2023

Packaging design standards and targets “a watershed moment”, says APCO

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has expressed its support of the government’s plans to pursue mandatory packaging design standards and targets.

13 June, 2023

APCO AND GS1 Australia partner to simplify packaging reporting

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and GS1 Australia collaborated to assist with annual sustainability reporting.

22 May, 2023

Packaging targets driving change but more is needed, says APCO

APCO releases review of 2025 National Packaging Targets, calls for stronger co-regulatory framework.

20 April, 2023

APCO elects new brand owner board director

APCO appoints Officeworks’ head of ESG and corporate affairs as a new brand owner board director for 2023.

4 April, 2023

Sustainable packaging leaders recognised at annual APCO Awards

Bunzl, Clorox Australia, and Visy Industries Australia among award winners.

16 November, 2022

APCO launches action plan to phase out PFAS

APCO publishes action plan to phase out PFAS in fibre-based food contact packaging.

5 October, 2022

APCO launches roadmap to achieve 2025 targets

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) publishes ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025.

20 July, 2022

APCO, FGC join to increase packaging recyclability in NZ

New Zealand Food & Grocery Council and Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation partner to increase uptake of Australasian Recycling Label.

13 July, 2022

APCO announces Recycled Materials Pledge

New initiative is designed to drive greater uptake of recycled materials in packaging.

11 May, 2022

APCO announces 2022 board of directors

Essity Australasia executive elected to new board of directors.

1 December, 2021

APCO launches report outlining actions required to achieve 2025 National Packaging Targets

Report identifies current system performance and emerging gaps that may impact progress towards the circular economic transition.

23 November, 2021