THE National Packaging Covenant (NPC) has moved offices, and is bracing for a big year with the current five-year Covenant arrangements due to expire 30 June.
02/02/2010
As part of national recycling week (10-16 November) it is refreshing to report that Australia’s packaging recycling rates are on the increase.
11/11/2008
The National Packaging Covenant Council has undertaken a review to ensure the consistency of recycling data and to develop an agreed methodology.
10/04/2008
A NEW round of National Packaging Covenant funding has been announced for projects that divert used packaging from landfill.
15/03/2010
The National Packaging Covenant (Covenant) CEO Mr Ed Cordner and incoming NPC Council Chair Cr Dick Gross have met the Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett for talks in Canberra.
03/06/2008
The National Packaging Covenant Council is working on a draft
document for environment Ministers to consider in November to continue the Covenant post 2010 when the current arrangements expire.
31/07/2009
For Covenant CEO Ed Cordner, the approach to national waste and resource management policy taken by Australia's environment ministers demonstrates their support for product stewardship schemes.
18/11/2009
The recent meeting of the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) supported “in principle” the new Australian Packaging Covenant to replace the existing Covenant.
06/11/2009
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that it will be running a technical dinner on Wednesday the 18th of November in Melbourne on the new National Packaging Covenant Mk3
18/09/2009
The National Packaging Covenant (NPC) Council has named Cr Dick Gross former mayor and current councillor at the City of Port Philip, its new Chair.
10/07/2008
The new kits simplify the nominating process and better reflect the program improvements.
12/05/2010
Entries are open for the 5th Annual Packaging Magazine Evolution Awards which this year include categories recognising and rewarding innovation in packaging openings, shelf ready packaging, secondary Packaging and bioplastics or recycled materials.
09/02/2010
The Packaging Evolution Awards reward National Packaging Covenant signatories that have shown excellence in packaging waste management and reduction of packaging waste by completing and reporting against a NPC action plan.
15/10/2007
The Sustainable Packaging Alliance (SPA) will host the 16th Round Table: Packaging Designing Sustainability will be held in Melbourne on 6 May and in Sydney on 3 June.
26/03/2010
The National Packaging Covenant is working on a draft document for environment Ministers to consider in November to continue the Covenant post 2010 when the current arrangements expire.
03/11/2009
The Sustainable Packaging Alliance (SPA) will host the 16th Round Table: Packaging Designing Sustainability will be held in Melbourne on 6 May and in Sydney on 3 June.
26/03/2010
The Sustainable Packaging Alliance (SPA) will host the 16th Round Table: Packaging Designing Sustainability will be held in Melbourne on 6 May and in Sydney on 3 June.
26/03/2010
The National Packaging Covenant has announced funding for five new projects to start over the next 12 months, to leverage $42 million of investment into recycling infrastructure and litter prevention in Australia.
01/07/2008
National Packaging Covenant CEO, Mr Ed Cordner sends a special message to all Australians celebrating Christmas this year: recycle your Christmas packaging and wrapping.
18/12/2009
The National Timber Product Stewardship Group (NTPSG) recently signed the National Packaging Covenant to raise awareness about post-use options for wood pallets and packaging such as crates and boxes.
02/04/2009