The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and the Packaging Forum have announced a new trans-Tasman partnership aimed at ensuring more soft plastics are collected and recycled.
Recycling symbol: is it cynical?
Information on consumer products and packaging is shining the spotlight on recycling operations across Australia. Waste Management Review speaks with industry to discuss consumer confusion and achieving labelling consistency.
Australasian Recycling Label celebrates second anniversary
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) celebrated its second anniversary this week, with APCO, Planet Ark and PREP Design now on the hunt for the program’s 500th member.
ACOR audit highlights packaging recyclability claim confusion
An independent national audit of recycling information on consumer products and packaging has revealed a situation that is confusing for consumers and does not support better recycling, according to the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR).
One year on from the ARL
As the Australasian Recycling Label celebrates its first anniversary, APCO CEO Brooke Donnelly reflects on the success of the recycling education program to date and shares what to expect next for the campaign. Read more