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Signatory annual reporting update

The signatory annual reporting deadline of 31 March was extended to 2 April due to the Easter holidays.  Any reports that have not been submitted are now outstanding and the compliance follow-up process will begin.  Signatories are urged to submit their reports as soon as possible in order to remain compliant.

Once reports have been submitted, they undergo an independent assessment and are given a rating out of 5.  Assessed reports will be sent to signatories in July 2013, and then uploaded to the APC website.

We encourage signatories to upload their annual reports with company branding to their websites. However, the reports that will be uploaded to the APC website will be in the generic format.

New sustainable packaging toolkit for marketers

This new e-learning toolkit, developed with funding from the APC, provides businesses, particularly marketing professionals, with knowledge and ideas to help them use sustainable packaging to drive growth while also producing environmental benefits.

The toolkit outlines seven strategies for achieving sustainable packaging, along with case studies to help generate ideas.

Access the toolkit at www.packagingcovenant.org.au/toolkit

New Report: Assessment of recycling infrastructure

A new research report "Assessment of recycling infrastructure: Current status and future opportunities" has just been released on the APC website.

The report examines the Australian waste and recycling industry and makes recommendations to help address gaps to ensure that more packaging is recycled.

We will use the recommendations from this report and work with government to fund initiatives which continue to drive the recycling rate upwards.

Read the full report

Guidelines for public place recycling in shopping precincts and public places

This toolkit was developed as part of the APC funded project 'Closing the Loop on Mordialloc Shopping Strip' which involved the installation of 11 sets of paired recycling and garbage bins.

The toolkit is an easy “how to” guide for implementing a similar project along other shopping strips.

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APC Council Communique

The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) Council met in Sydney last month.

The Communique from the meeting is now available in the publications section of the APC website.

Waste 2013

Waste 2013 will be held from 30 April - 2 May 2013 at Opal Cove Resort Coffs Harbour.

The conference is relevant to anyone with an interest in waste management issues. Delegates will be updated on the latest waste management intiatives at a local, state and federal level.

For more information visit www.impactenviro.com.au/waste2013/

Edible packaging?

A marketing campaign for Bob’s fast food chain in Brazil has come up with a way to avoid litter and waste – by making its packaging edible.

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Closing the Loop: Risk or reward?

This White Paper presents the findings of international research undertaken by edie.net and Local Authority Waste & Recycling magazine (UK) to gauge attitudes within business and the waste management supply chain to the emerging circular economy.

Read the report