Tag: APCO
APCO unveils finalists for 2024 Sustainable Packaging Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the finalists for the 2024 APCO Awards, highlighting the achievements of 55 organisations across eight sustainable packaging categories.
Applications now open for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced that entries for the highly anticipated 2024 APCO Annual Awards are officially open.
PakTech launches local manufacturing in Australia, teams up with Endeavour Group for recycling drive
PakTech, a provider of 100 per cent recycled and recyclable multipack packaging solutions, has teamed up with Endeavour Group and the commencement of its local manufacturing operations in Australia.
Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
South Australia-headquartered packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Vanguard, the first broad range of compostable sugarcane plates, bowls, and containers with No-Added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
Report: Recycling bins remain leading environmental solution for many Australians
Three-quarters of Australians (74 per cent) still believe that a trip to the recycling bin is the most impactful initiative they can do for the environment, according to a new report from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
APCO honours industry’s leading players in sustainable packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the winners of the 2023 Annual Awards at a ceremony held last night, 2 November.
SA governor pays visit to Detmold’s Australian-first dedicated bag testing facility
Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson has toured the Detmold Group’s new LaunchPad laboratory, which includes an Australian-first dedicated bag testing facility intended for testing paper and board repulpability and medical mask functional effectiveness.
Australian manufacturers recognised at APCO’s sustainable business awards
Last week the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) celebrated its annual awards, recognising some of Australia’s most recognisable brands for their ongoing commitment to sustainable...
APCO launches sustainable packaging audit of Australian businesses
Thousands of Australian businesses from a wide range of sectors will this week be notified to meet their sustainable packaging obligations outlined in the National...