Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)

APCO is a co-regulatory, not for profit organisation partnering with government and industry to reduce the environmental impact of packaging in Australian communities. APCO aims to change the culture of business to design more sustainable packaging, increase recycling rates and reduce packaging litter. We have been a member since 2013. 

Australasian Recycling Label

The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) is a program that helps brand owners design packaging that is recyclable at end-of-life, and gives consumers information on how to recycle products correctly.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF)

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works with business, government and academia to build a framework for an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Check out their website for loads of great information and resources. 

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

FSC is an international organisation that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests, bringing together experts from the environmental, economic and social spheres. Their forest management certification confirms that the forest is being responsibly managed whilst their chain of custody certification provides credible confirmation for products with environmentally and socially responsible sources to access the market.

Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP)

PREP is a free online tool for members of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation that assesses packaging recyclability for recovery systems in Australia and New Zealand. PREP takes into consideration a host of factors that can impact recyclability, and powers the Australasian Recycling Label. 

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)

PEFC is a leading global alliance of national forest certification systems. An international non-profit, non-governmental organization, they are dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.

WasteMINZ

The WasteMINZ Best Practice Guidelines for the Advertising of Compostable Products and Packaging is a great resource which gives guidance about what claims can be made on compostable packaging.