AIP September 2022 eNewsletter

AIP NEWS SEPTEMBER 2022

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Welcome to our Newest Gold Corporate Partner Ball & Doggett

POSITIONS VACANT

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AIP heads to AWRE 22 in Sydney Page 36

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September 2022

Various Packaging Job Vacancies available

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The AIP would like to welcome the following new Members...

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Anne-Laure Chalmey Associate (AAIP) Parimal Patel Associate (AAIP) PROUD MEMBERS OF

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Katherine Zerdin Ben Whitehill

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The destination for sustainable packaging Ball & Doggett is Australia’s largest distributor of printable materials and press consumables.

Our Labels & Packaging division are specialists in working with brands, printers and convertors on the selection of materials for a diverse range of market sectors. Our products are backed by our specialist teams including dedicated sales and technical support.

We are a trusted partner for brands as they journey to explore more conscious materials choices for their products and how this represents them through the lens of their consumers.

Ball & Doggett are the market leader in supplying materials to the Graphics and Communications industry.

We turn big ideas into reality.

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Ball & Doggett becomes AIP Gold Corporate Partner

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he AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome our latest Gold Corporate Partner, Ball & Doggett.

Ball & Doggett are Australia’s largest distributor of printable materials and consumables. They sell all sorts of raw materials that turn big ideas into physical, touchable, sniffable reality. They are the place where all great communication starts.

With offices around Australia in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, Ball & Doggett also have companies in their network located worldwide, from New Zealand to Singapore and Japan. They are part of the OVOL Group led by Japan Pulp & Paper, who have a long history of trade, strong reputation and global ties.

Ball & Doggett is proud to announce They don’t manufacture the products they sell, they are the we are a gold corporate partner of curators, sourcing the best bendy, shiny, flexible, sticky, textured the Australian Institute of Packaging. materials from around the world and helping their customers choose the best option for their project. From paper, packaging, inks and plastics to outdoor media and more, if you can print on it, they stock it.

Ball & Doggett have been doing this for a while, more than 100 years’ in fact, so they have a trusted global network that makes sure they always deliver. Over that time, they have learnt a thing or two about what it takes to deliver top-notch customer experience by building strong, lasting relationships with their clients and suppliers.

Ball & Doggett look forward to connecting with members and extending our expertise into the wider community.

Contact: Zaidee Jackson, Zaidee.jackson@ballanddoggett.com.au, Mobile: 0421 619 558

As Australia’s largest distributor of printable materials and consumables, our connection to industry a priority for us as business.

Partnering with AIP is valuable for our scope of business. We are the leaders in providing the largest range of packaging materials to the Australian market and as such it’s imperative to work with the peak professional body in packaging.

At this defining time in our industry with the focus on meeting 2025 National Packaging Targets is something we are all part of and having access to the wealth of knowledge, expertise and specialists places us in the position of pertinent information we can share with our customers.

The sustainable pathway we are all on is a collective approach and one that demands transparency and authenticity. The support we now have as a Gold Corporate Partner is one we are excited about and proud to share throughout our networks.

We excited to share this pathway with the team of AIP. Zaidee Jackson, Ball & Doggett

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is so excited to welcome Ball & Doggett as our new Corporate Partner.

We see this new partnership as a way to bring all areas of the printing industry much closer to the packaging industry.

The AIP looks forward to working with Ball & Doggett, as they have a lot to offer our Members.

Nerida Kelton, Executive Director AIP

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Position Vacant Synlait: Senior Packaging Technologist Synlait is the 21st Century Milk Nutrition Company. They are shifting perceptions of sustainable dairy, people, and planet. They are driving value through new thinking and a new attitude. Synlait combine expert farming with state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of milk products for their global customers.

Their exceptional people see everything as an opportunity and are always striving to make more from milk. Right now, Synlait are looking for a Senior Packaging Technologist to join their busy team on a permanent basis.

The focus of this role is to suppor t the Technical & Process I mprovement team by providing packaging exper tise on materials, specifications, sustainability, innovation, regulatory and compliance.

Your responsibilities also include working on packaging development, supplier selection, audit support and process optimisation.

This role is critical to the commercialisation of products and delivery of projects across the Synlait pathways.

By driving value-add activities and improvements in current products, your contribution will keep the team aligned with their overall Synlait strategy.

They want you to bring your well developed communication and interpersonal skills to Synlait. With your strong organisational and planning experience, plus your ability to multi-task in a pressurised environment, you will be a real asset to the team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to do what you do best, they want to hear from you!

Qualifications: • Tertiary qualifications in Packaging/Food Science, Chemical engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, or other related disciplines.

• Diploma in Packaging Technology (AIP) – highly desirable.

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Skills & Experience: • Minimum 8 years packaging experience in Dairy/ FMCG/Pharmaceutical/other related fields.

• Experience in a food/pharma manufacturing environment for packaging development with strong understanding quality, food safety, compliance, and HACCP. • Demonstrated experience in capital/asset build packaging line projects.

• Advanced problem solving and root cause analysis (Lean Six Sigma desirable).

• Advanced packaging materials experience – bottles, caps, cans, corrugated fibre board, paper, and flexible films. Other packaging formats desirable.

• Knowledge in Cape Pack/TOPS packaging optimisation software.

• Understanding of recyclability of materials and material recovery facilities – also legislative requirements of APCO/ANZPAC. • Understanding of CAD files and 3D printing applications.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, and ability to grasp internal systems/SAPl. Things at Synlait move quick ly, so energy and enthusiasm will stand you in good stead. If you enjoy working with great people, are versatile, and ready for a change, they would love to hear from you.

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Position Vacant HAVI: Senior Packaging Development Engineer About HAVI HAVI, is a global, privately held company that delivers expertise and experience across analytics, packaging, sourcing, supply chain and logistics. They offer data-based insights and services that combine a strategic, long-term view with an unmatched commitment to execution.

Role Overview The role will support all customers within the designated ANZ cluster and associated markets in regards to the development of sustainable and commercially appropriate packaging solutions. This includes providing functional and subject matter expertise in guiding customers though appropriate legislative requirements and in delivering packaging technology solutions, building supplier relationships to extract best in class solutions for customers.

• Coordinate packaging testing, including those at Responsibilities: supplier facilities and at customer facilities, such as • Lead on the delivery and project management of test kitchens, in-store testing, and any outside 3rd appropriate packaging solutions, including cost benefit party test labs, to validate the performance of the and risk, piloting and implementation timelines. package against operational and consumer criteria.

• Clear understanding of the local and overarching • Fully maximise and develop supplier capabilities and legislative landscape to ensure the most appropriate technical specialists that deliver results effectively. solutions are applied.

Participate in supplier review meetings to provide • Co-creation, development and delivery of innovative feedback on supplier performance. packaging solutions, in alignment with suppliers and • Complete commercialisation plans to ensure external innovation. the product meets customer requirements and • Establish methodology and reporting metrics to is transitioned to a continuous supply item with support relevant customer goals. contingency built-in.

• Horizon scanning, innovation and sharing best practice • Develop and maintain packaging specifications within from other markets and the industry to support the the designated specification system. above priorities.

• Communicate to company leadership teams, work Desired Skills & Experience: with other departments to ensure effective delivery • 5+ years in packaging technology and/or business/ of milestones and project execution. packaging strategy development.

• Identify and meet customer needs and increase value.

• Strong technical competencies in packaging science • Build and maintain strong relationships with the key including knowledge of substrates, structural design stakeholders internally and externally. and manufacturing processes.

• Understand and proactively support customer business • Experience in Foods, QSR, FMCG or Packaging strategies. manufacturing/converting industry preferred.

• Constantly seek best packaging solutions to answer • Knowledge of packaging forms, coatings & conversion the needs of our clients. processes.

• Regularly review and challenge common processes • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Packaging and propose improvements and standardisation of Technology or equivalent. packaging specification.

• Experience with project management tasks and • Engage with and influence suppliers for effective timeline development. delivery.

• Ability to connect abstract thoughts and ideas and • Keep clear overview of all activities happening and materialise into an actionable long-term packaging issue regular reports and presentations. strategy.

• Handle allocated packaging/sourcing projects • Experience working with multi-functional teams to and proactively suggest solutions to markets and formulate objectives and action plans. customers.

• Analytical approach to problem solving and decision • Partner with Cluster Commercial team to ensure making. execution of the agreed market packaging plans and • Excellent communication and facilitation skills. initiatives with method.

• High level of collaboration and teamwork.

• Through regular meetings with appropriate account At HAVI, they believe that little moments matter. The stake holders, review and update the objectives and ones that take place in thousands of restaurants, retail maintain alignment. outlets, cars and homes every day around the world.

• Liaise with internal departments based worldwide Friends connecting over coffee. Children laughing over to achieve clients’ requirements. a new toy. Managers confident that they have what they • Provide packaging development support and material need when they need it. An employee with the freedom expertise in-line with the needs and expectations to go the extra mile. They work behind the scenes to identified customers; solutions should include make sure those moments happen for their customers. a balance of innovation on consumer insight, When you work at HAVI, you have the chance to make sustainability strategy, risk management and product your mark…to be part of work that helps drive value, cost. bring a smile and keep everyday life moving for people • Communicate with various customer departments, both at home and around the world. not limited to operations, menu management, supply chain, and marketing, to identify customer needs and PLEASE APPLY TODAY focus on speed-to-market solutions.

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Position Vacant Inghams Enterprises: Packaging Technologist When you join Ingham’s, you become part of a company with a proud Australian & New Zealand history, and one that thrives on growth and innovation. They strive to be the poultry of choice and to deliver deliciously good food in the best way.

At Ingham’s they value their people and hold onto their family history. Their teams are engaged, passionate and curious; committed to thinking big and delivering on ambitious goals. Ingham's are fast paced, continuously evolving and offer a diverse working environment where safety always comes first.

They encourage their teams to embrace flexible working so they can meet their work/life commitments; and they seek to create a diverse and inclusive workforce where their teams are empowered to be their authentic selves.

That’s the Ingham’s Way! Your opportunity to join them!!

They are seeking a packaging technologist to support the product development, project management and operations teams at Ingham’s.

To be successful in this role, you will draw on your technical packaging knowledge, problem solving skills and impeccable and unwavering attention to detail to help them meet their consumer, customer and business needs.

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Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects

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Knowledge, experience, Sustainability.

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Regulatory environment experience – Packaging Covenant and Food Standards Code knowledge is advantageous

Establish, maintain and revise their data base of technical packaging specifications on branded and P/L sku’s, both existing and new.

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Understand customer information needs and support the Product Development team by entering relevant data into their customers’ portals.

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Lead/Support packaging optimisation and cost saving projects for both primary and secondary packaging such as trays and cartons.

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Work collaboratively with the product development, operations and procurement to identify appropriate packaging solutions for new products that solve consumer problems.

Manage technical aspects of artwork in partnership with design agencies, operations and suppliers.

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Bachelor’s degree or relevant packaging/design qualifications.

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Experience in food manufacturing industry preferred but not essential.

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Knowledge of packaging technologies.

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A natural collaborator who enjoys being part of a dynamic team.

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Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

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Flexible working arrangements.

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Free on-site parking and close to Metro.

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8 weeks parental leave and then superannuation continuance continues with unpaid parental leave up to 12 months.

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Development profiles and Internal leadership courses to support your growth.

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Novated leasing options.

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Discounts through our partners including organisations such as Flight Centre, Booktopia, Event Cinema & Red Balloon.

With Ingham's you can pursue your passion, grow your career and contribute to a business that delivers great experiences for our customers and consumer’s. You will form part of their hard working and high performing teams, in an organisation that offer stability and care.

Hatch your career with them!

PLEASE APPLY TODAY

Position Vacant Nestlé: Packaging Systems Engineer Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At their very core, they are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Position Snapshot Location: Wahgunyah (North East Victoria – close to regional hubs of Albury/Wodonga and Wangaratta) Duration: Full time, Permanent 3+ years’ experience in a similar role Position Summary An opportunity currently exists for a Packaging Systems Engineer to join the Manufacturing Excellence Team based in our Wahgunyah Factory, the home of Uncle Toby’s Snacks and Cereals.

Serving as the primary technical resource for manufacturing knowledge on packaging and/or processing equipment, this role will provide technical leadership in the entire manufacturing/packaging process, in order to produce the maximum volume of high-quality product at the lowest cost and in the shortest time.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager and driving strategic productivity and capacity solutions, key responsibilities include but not limited to: • Identify opportunities to improve the productivity of existing systems using structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC and SMED. • Develop and maintain system capacity and conduct capability studies in order to ensure optimal production rates and parameters.

• Actively participate in the Focused Improvement (FI) pillar for TPM. • Improve system reliability and product quality (in conjunction with Maintenance and Quality team) as well as identifying productivity improvements including new technologies.

• Serve as R&D liaison for testing, monitoring, and evaluating new equipment and new products.

• Provide operating parameters (basic conditions) and ranges (flow rates, speeds, etc.)

• Develop, prepare, and deliver technical training to manufacturing personnel in order to increase their operational and technical capabilities.

Position Snapshot • Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.

• Degree in Food Science/Engineering/other technical discipline.

• 3+ years Food Industry/Manufacturing, Engineering, factory design and related experience.

• Operative experience in producing & packaging, preferably in cereal breakfast products.

• Solid understanding of process development, engineering, manufacturing, or quality engineering.

• Project Management Experience (desirable in continuous improvement field).

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Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and problemsolving tools.

• Ability to provide strong leadership and technical training to factory personnel.

• Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.

• Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.

• A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.

Benefits: • Looking for a tree change into regional Victoria!

• Training and development plans • Short Term Bonus • Employee Assistance Program • Purchased Leave Scheme Our Story Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Their inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition they extend to every member of their 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, you will drive the strength of their brands, the quality of their products, and the future of their business.

At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that they do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways they live and practice this every day in their workplace.

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Position Vacant WestRock: Senior Packaging (Carton) Designer WestRock partners work with their customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com Their people are their success, and WestRock has an opportunity for a Senior Designer to join our team at their office in North Richmond, NSW. The opportunity: As a Senior Designer you will be leading the design of products and packaging from concept to completion. You will gather project data from WestRock sales, project managers and customers, create designs in the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) program, solicit and incorporate customer feedback, and create prototypes for customer approval.

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Making creative and compelling visuals.

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Knowledge on folding carton manufacturing process – (layout , die-cutting & gluing).

Recognized expertise with design software and tools to enhance our processes and workflow to improve productivity and profitability.

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Knowledge of fit-for-use testing methods.

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Experience with design to automation and carton/ machine compatibility would be an advantage.

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Creating creative and compelling visuals.

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Oversee carton manufacturing test runs and trials

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Cross departmental interaction extending manufacturing capability, driving efficiency, reducing cost and waste minimisation.

Seek improvements and enhancements to existing products through re-design to eliminate excess cost and help streamline production processes (Value Engineering).

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Advanced computer skills with, preferably using ArtiosCAD or similar packaging design software and other design tools.

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Reliable, punctual and a team player.

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Ability to autonomously manage workload.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Flexibility for occasional travel across the Sydney region, interstate and overseas.

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Knowledge of current industry trends on printing, graphics and software, and provides strategic thought leadership on how to leverage and build relevant capabilities.

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Accountable partner for manufacturing, both converting and automation.

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Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.

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Understands the implications of design choices in manufacturing and has demonstrated responsibility for balancing customer/market needs with mitigating complexity.

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Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

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An attractive remuneration reflecting skills, competencies and potential.

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A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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Manage design and development of packaging designs

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Maintaining highest levels of customer satisfaction in managing design related responsibilities for key accounts and projects through timely and independent execution of deliverables including prototypes, white samples and graphic mock-ups.

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Position Vacant Woolworths Group: Procurement Category Specialist - Packaging & Consumables About Woolworths Group Woolworths Group is a food and everyday needs retailer united by the shared purpose of creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow. With more than 1,400 stores across its Woolworths Supermarkets, Countdown Supermarkets (New Zealand) and BIG W brands, and fast-growing eCommerce businesses, Woolworths Group is Australia and New Zealand’s largest retailer. A top 10 company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Woolworths Group employs more than 180,000 team members and serves more than 20 million customers a week.

• Full time, permanent opportunity to develop your career within their Procurement team recently winning the World Packaging award.

• Impact role to support our Sustainability commitments.

• Hybrid Role based in their Bella Vista office with excellent facilities and employee benefits.

About You About Woolworths Woolworths are looking for their next procurement Woolworths are an enterprise wide function and their superstar with the following skills: job is to provide thought leadership, best practice advice and deliver a service that adds value to their business • Essential – minimum 2-3 years experience in a retail/ partners.

FMCG/manufacturing environment, demonstrating capability to be a team player.

Their point of difference is that they are part of Australia’s largest retailer allowing them to provide unparalleled • Experience inPackaging – rigid and flexible plastics, career opportunities. fibre board and clothing highly advantageous.

The Woolworths’ Group Procurement operating model • Understanding of total cost of ownership principles ensures that they are a high performing team providing and value levers. the best service to their customers.

• Sound appreciation of category management principles and processes, with an understanding About the role of contract law.

The role of the Category Specialist – Packaging and • Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Consumables is responsible for Supporting and delivering • Strong relationship management and communication complex category strategies across the Procurement skills. lifecycle. You will support Procurement to partner across • High standard of English verbal and written Woolworths Group to deliver sustainable change. communication skills.

You will get exposure to a range of Consumables and • Time management skills – workload planning and Packaging materials across the Goods Not For Resale prioritisation. space covering the Woolworths ecosystem in Australia • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. and NZ. The position is within the Procurement Team and reports through to the Portfolio Manage Packaging and • Self-reliant, proactive, anticipates and takes initiative Consumables. In this role, you will balance Sustainability, to deliver results and meet customer expectations.

Packaging Development, Operations and best fit approach Grow with the Group adhering to Procurement Policies.

Woolworths Group has announced it will be requiring Key to your Success: Australian team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to medical and religious exemptions).

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all category influencers with the goal of becoming the As an inclusive, team-first company, their people are business-wide category subject matter expert. at the core of everything they do.

• Support in developing & executing sourcing strategies Woolworths care deeply about creating a workplace (RFx, Negotiation, Selection, Award) where their team members feel valued, respected and empowered. They are committed to providing equal • Lead the Contract Management Process opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, (administration, development, execution, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. They are management). proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the • Build and maintain momentum and consistency with Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion regards to key stakeholder engagement. and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by • Lead in developing, implementing and managing the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. vendor performance metrics, documents and reporting As their Group continues to evolve, innovate and support as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan their communities, they encourage their team members (metrics, compliance, continuous improvement plans). to do the same with their own careers, by providing • Collaborate with relevant industry organisations, ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference. packaging and consumable suppliers and partners to They value flexibility, and encourage their team members stay on trend with sustainable innovation, technology, to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and legislative requirements. and support their wellbeing.

• Support in Identifying cost effective sustainable They work hard to create a safe and inclusive packaging solutions to meet customer and business environment for all, and most importantly, they are all requirements; work with extended packaging team about creating better experiences – for their customers to bring these projects to life. and for each other.

• Maintain knowledge of packaging/waste industry PLEASE APPLY TODAY to identify and manage sustainability challenges.

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows SEPTEMBER 2022

Sustainable Packaging SMART Project Bootcamps & One-on-One Sessions WHEN: Region: New South Wales Date: Wednesday, 14th September 2022 Time: 9:00 am –1:30 pm AEST WHERE: Via Zoom WHAT: The Entrepreneurs’ Programme and Australian Institute of Packaging would like to invite eligible SMEs to participate in this Sustainable Packaging SMART Project with a focus on improving sustainable packaging practices within your business.

The Entrepreneurs’ Programme has developed a Sustainable Packaging SMART Project for eligible SMEs with revenues between $1.5m to $100m ($750k eligibility for Northern Australia).

This will provide access to industry networks, expert resources and up to $20,000 (matched) grant funding to progress your sustainable packaging goals and increase your capability to meet the 2025 Sustainable Packaging targets. The project also offers up to 12 months direct individual business assistance, along with collective, peer group knowledge and skill development activities.

Sustainable Packaging ultimately ensures that the design provides the lowest possible environmental impact compared to existing or conventional packaging. Sometimes achieving the lowest possible environmental impact can be challenging, particularly when balancing various environmental criteria with other functional and commercial considerations.

This support will help you to navigate the new ways packaging needs to be designed for your business.

Businesses are turning to sustainable packaging for many reasons, including to meet the 2025 Sustainable Packaging targets, corporate social responsibility, reducing their carbon footprint, reducing unnecessary packaging and waste, increasing sales — and because retailers and consumers are demanding it as a key global movement. * = 4.5 Each event will be hosted online via Zoom. Whilst these events are focussed on regions, CPP PTS eligible business are encouraged to register an EOI from anywhere in Australia.

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows SEPTEMBER 2022 Introduction to Packaging's Role in the Cold Supply Chain Training Course

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WHEN: 15 September 2022 WHERE: Via Zoom WHAT: We need to build a better reputation of managing fresh food supply and delivery, at all levels of the cold chain. Cold chain integrity is somewhat lacking, excessive food losses are common. Improving the cold supply chain can halve food wastage by 2030. Preliminary and conservative estimates put the cost of food waste within the cold food chain at $3.8 billion at farm gate values.

We need to gain an understanding of the extent and the costs of food waste in the cold chain and set up systems for opportunities for improvement. Lack of understanding of the importance of temperature is one of the main reasons for food wastage. With the greatest risks for perishable food occurring during transportation and handling between mobile and stationary refrigeration points. There are sometimes significant temperature variations between truck or trailer, loading docks and storage facilities.

Become familiar with the causes of food wastage in the cold chain, to help improve Australia and New Zealand’s cold chain processes and standards. Those of us that are involved in packaging need to work towards a universally adopted code to help all cold chain practitioners lift their compliance record.

OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the mechanisms and need for a suitable cold supply chain.

• Understand the design and implementation of a good workable cold supply chain system.

• Gain insights as to why cold supply chain is important and how best to rectify current shortfalls.

• Obtain an understanding of the part that packaging people play in the cold supply chain.

• Into the future you will need to have knowledge of the cold supply chain so as to make the right decision to avoid huge food wastage.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Retailers, manufacturers, businesses interested or involved in cold supply chains.

• Any business in packaging looking to enact change to avoid food wastage in the cold supply chain.

• Anyone who works in Supply Chain & Logistics, Transport & Distribution, Packaging, Procurement and Operations.

Prof Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, CPP LECTURER: * = 12.5 Education Director - Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) CPP PTS President - World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

2022 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

WHEN: 29 September 2022 WHAT: On 29 September 2022, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be observed for the third time.

Reducing food loss and waste is of significant importance as it contributes to the realization of broader improvements to agri-food systems toward achieving food security, food safety, improving food quality and delivering on nutritional outcomes. Reducing food loss and waste also contributes significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as pressure on land and water resources.

OCTOBER 2022 Pack Expo International 2022

WHEN: 23 - 28 October 2022 WHERE: Chicago, IL - USA WHAT: PMMI, the producer of PACK EXPO International, and the city of Chicago, are thrilled to welcome back the packaging and processing industries after four years! Nothing compares to in-person events—and PACK EXPO International is the event to be seen. From connecting with old colleagues and friends to forming new relationships, being at the show in-person means being in the heart of the action. Plan to be part of it in October 2022.

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows OCTOBER 2022 AIP Virtual Site Tour: Oji Fibre Solutions

WHEN: 26 October 2022 10.00 am to 11.00 am AEDT WHAT: Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) is one of Australasia’s leading producers of market pulp, paper and fibre-based packaging, with aligned logistics and paper recycling services in New Zealand, which closes the loop on its value chain and makes it a key contributor to the circular bio-economy.

OjiFS creates shared value by harnessing the strength of sustainably managed New Zealand grown radiata pine, to produce quality products that are used every day in households and businesses across Australasia, and in 30+ countries around the world.

Proudly part of the global Oji Group - the fifth largest pulp and paper conglomerate in the world, OjiFS has the stability, strength, and support to grow in the Australasian region.

During this virtual tour, AIP Members will learn more about Oji Fibre Solutions, how its ten packaging plants and six distribution centres across Australasia support primary industries, and witness how corrugated packaging is manufactured at its 5-star green-rated facility in Yatala.

MEET THE TEAM:

Wolf Lorenz Jason Cairns Lawrence General Manager Packaging Aust State Sales Manager QLD Oji Fibre Solutions Oji Fibre Solutions

Sophie Guenon Quality Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

Sheahan Perera AAIP Account Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

Kerwin Ritchie Manufacturing Manager Oji Fibre Solutions

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NOVEMBER 2022 PROPAK Vietnam 2022

WHEN: 9 - 11 November 2022 WHERE: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City WHAT: ProPak Vietnam 2022 is the largest and most international trade event for the rapidly expanding processing and packaging industries in Vietnam and Indochina.

This annual event is dedicated to technology suppliers involves in the food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging, plus the printing and labelling industries, bringing together thousands of industry leaders and professionals from all segments of the supply chain under one roof.

Not only sourcing the best-of-breed products and technological solutions, visitors to ProPak Vietnam 2022 will also have the opportunity to network with over 550 high-profile exhibitors from more than 30 countries around the world, discuss potential business partnerships, as well as exchange knowledge and perspectives with a plethora of thought leaders and industry experts .

2022 National Food Waste Summit

AIP to speak on a panel

WHEN: 23 - 24 November 2022 WHERE: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre WHAT: Will Australia rise to the challenge of halving food waste by 2030?

Be part of the biggest food waste reduction event ever held in Australia at the second National Food Waste Summit and trade show in Brisbane on 23–24 November 2022.

Hosted by Fight Food Waste Ltd, you'll be able to network with leading industry, government and research experts to help inspire solutions that will deliver real economic, social and environmental benefits for all Australians.

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows 2023 GLOBAL EVENTS ProPak Philippines

AIP to host training course alongside

WHEN: 1 - 3 February 2023 WHERE: World Trade Centre Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines WHAT: ProPak Philippines is the leading international processing and packaging trade event for the Philippines. It is the perfect platform for market trends, investments and industry networking through product exchange and a variety of conferences, seminars and technical workshops offering sustainable solutions for the country’s enterprises.

Interpack

WHEN: 4 - 10 May 2023 WHERE: Dusseldorf, Germany WHAT: Interpack is far more than just a packaging show. As the world's leading trade fair, it is the major inspiration for the packaging industry and all related process technologies.

2,700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their latest ideas, innovate concepts and technological visions at interpack - not only in equipment and machinery for packaging and processing, but also in production tools for packaging materials, materials themselves, and services for the entire industry.

Foodpro 2023

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHEN: 23 - 26 July 2023 WHERE: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre WHAT: F oodpro is Australia's largest, and longest running, trade event dedicated to food production, manufacturing and distribution. Industry leaders gather, make big business deals, network and explore the latest products and solutions to create an efficient future for manufacturing.

FoodTech PackTech 2023

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHEN: 19-21 September 2023 WHERE: Auckland Showgrounds WHAT: Together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry. Held only once every two years FTPT is a must attend event providing visitors with the opportunity to come face-to-face with the experts and discover the freshest ideas, latest technologies and the newest developments entering the F&B manufacturing and packaging technology industries.

Featuring the Materials Handling & Logistics Expo, the event will attract 250+ local and international exhibiting companies and some 4,500+ qualified visitors – a must attend event for anyone involved in one of New Zealand’s fastest growing industry sectors.

Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) 2023 WHEN: 26 & 27 August 2023 WHERE: I nternational Convention Centre Sydney WHAT: D iscover an exciting showcase of full circle innovative products and sustainable solutions to collect, process and recycle waste more smartly. Future critical areas include Machinery & Equipment, Software & Services, Bins, Vehicles, Food & Organics and more. Connect with an influential community of waste and recycling professionals, suppliers/ service providers, government departments, public sector bodies and special interest groups to successfully drive change throughout your specialist area.

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AIP packaging sessions alongside

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Milliken presents

UltraGuard Solutions for improved barrier properties in polyethylene ™

UltraGuard™ Solutions by Milliken is a line of performance additives that brings value to polyethylene parts by improving barrier properties. It can be used in films, and in injection molded, compression molded, and blow molded parts.

These additives cut by up to 50% the transmission rate of any substance (such as moisture or oxygen) that passes through the polyethylene bottle.

As an added benefit, UltraGuard Solutions also provide sustainability benefits. To meet the barrier requirements, pharma bottles typically have much thicker walls than needed from a purely functional point of view. PE resin formulated with these additives enables bottle makers to reduce the weight of these bottles by up to 20% while still providing enhanced barrier properties.

These lighter-weight bottles, therefore, use significantly less material and lessen their overall impact on the environment.

HDPE with UltraGuard

HDPE

0.00229 WVTR (g/pack. day)

White opaque HDPE bottles are commonly used for OTC (over-the-counter) drugs, prescription drugs and nutraceutical products because they have good moisture barrier and light protection properties. Barrier enhancement in HDPE pharma bottles is particularly valuable because it can help to extend the potency of drugs toward the end of their shelf life.

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Polyethylene with UltraGuard Solutions provides controlled crystallization allowing for enhanced properties.

up to 60% improved barrier

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For more details and information please contact us at asiachem@milliken.com or visit us online at chemical.milliken.com © Copyright 2022 Milliken & Company. All rights reserved.

Milliken™ and Ultraguard™ are trademarks of Milliken & Company.

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AIP heads to AWRE 22 in Sydney

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he AIP headed to the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo in New South Wales and saw Members for the first time in two and a half years In Real Life. Not only did the AIP have a stand, but we also ran three packaging sessions at the AWRE conference and the Flexible Packaging training course.

The AWRE was a great opportunity to catch up with Members and also meet new people from the waste and recycling side of the industry.

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AIP heads to AWRE 22 in Sydney

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AIP runs Flexible Packaging Course at AWRE

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lose to 30 people attended the first in-person Flexible Packaging: Now and in to the future training course that the AIP has run in two and a half years. Joe Foster dialled in virtually all the way from the US to lecture and an added bonus for the attendees was Regan Foster and Jessica Ansell also lectured from the room. The attendees were able to hear from three experts in all things flexible packaging.

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AIP presents 3 x packaging sessions at AWRE

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he Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) presented three packaging sessions at the AWRE conference with many AIP Members in attendance. The three sessions covered 1. Save Food Packaging and the role that packaging plays in minimising food waste, Australasian Recycling Label program: new opportunities for SME’s and Circular & Sustainable Packaging Design.

Due to one of the Education Team coming down with COVID Nerida Kelton stepped in as a replacement in that session. All three sessions were extremely well-attended and received positive feedback from everyone.

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Panel Discussion on the Australasian Recycling Label Program

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n Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC), the National Retail Association (NRA) and APCO collaborate to develop a new program for SME's to better understand the Australasian Recycling Labelling (ARL) Program.

In a panel discussion on the Australasian Recycling Label Program at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) this week, the APCO team chaired a panel of industry specialists who shared their knowledge and insights.

The session focused on ways to work with supply chains and stakeholders to help facilitate ARL uptake and drive the development of a true circular economy for sustainable packaging, and featured the upcoming Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) SME Program.

Developed alongside key industry associations the Australian Institute of Packaging, the Australian Food & Grocery Council, and the National Retail Association, the Program is designed to help smaller businesses fulfill their responsibility to tell their customers how to recycle correctly – and help push Australia towards achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

APCO’s Lesley Fox began the discussion by providing a definition of the ARL, its aims and key elements, benefits to adopting it, and what consumers think about it, citing research that shows that 75 per cent of Australians agree the ARL is a great idea and want to see it on all packaging; 60 per cent look to businesses to provide recycling information, and more than 50 per cent of Australians are more likely to buy a product with the ARL on pack.

Fox also touched on the SME ARL Program campaign which is raising awareness among SMEs about the benefits of adopting the ARL on their packaging, while also providing support for them to improve the sustainability of their packaging and to adopt the ARL. She also went on to discuss what the program aims to do and the goals it has to meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

“The ARL on packaging is one of the simplest ways an SME can reduce their brand’s environmental impact,” said Fox, pointing out the importance of helping customers to recycle correctly to reduce the amount of packaging that goes to landfill or ends up as litter.

Fox then joined the panel discussion, chaired by APCO’s Sarah Sannen with other panellists Ebony Johnson, National Retail Association, and Nerida Kelton, AIP, which looked into the program and outlined how the process will be made easy for small businesses to drive uptake of the ARL The discussion kicked off with each panellist sharing where their members sit in the packaging value chain and what they would gain from using the ARL, before the session was opened up to the audience for questions.

Responding to the question around what waste and recycling industry councils can do to help increase recovery rates, Johnson said, “I think from an industry perspective, we could share a little bit more with governments so they can make informed decisions. I believe we need to harmonise waste collection standards because we can't design for recyclability that varies per council area. The ARL relies on harmonised systems and one rule across Australia and it should be reliable to go in one bin.

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Panel Discussion on the Australasian Recycling Label Program I would love to see more harmonisation between all levels of government councils working with State, State working with federal industry – we just need nice clear roadmaps.”

Fox added to that by saying, “We have toolkits and people out there who are ready to sit with these guys to help them through all this. These are resources that we can give to you to give to your to SMEs to educate their consumers because the consumers are asking for this. In terms of councils and your consumers and how to get them to recycle more effectively at home, the ARL is a great example of what you can do to communicate. I will also say that the waste industry is really keen to work with you more in terms of data and your industry so that we can make [packaging] more recyclable and educate brand owners as to what can and can't be recycled here in Australia.”

Johnson went on to emphasise the importance of having the ARL unpacked into a clean logo. “Even if it's the trash logo. We have a major problem first to deal with, that of contamination. We have to sort out the contamination soon, because otherwise all your products will be bad because it's all ending up contaminated. We need to play a part in educating consumers unless you want less choice. We all need to take responsibility for that. So even if currently it's not recyclable, get the ARL on it first and then it's not part of the problem and then work on the solution.”

Further questions raised by the audience centred around REDcycle, packaging assessments, what the waste and recycling councils can do to help reduce recovery rate, compostable packaging, and end of life.

Addressing the question related to the target of reusable compostable packaging, Kelton said, “Compostable packaging is suitable for packaging that is heavily contaminated with food or another organic nutrient, and which cannot be easily removed by the consumer and is therefore unsuitable for material recycling.

“Compostable Packaging also assists the recovery of waste organics. For example, food waste bags for

Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) collections, or venues with a high proportion of food waste where all of the compostable packaging can be collected and processed together."

Kelton went on to outline some compostable packaging design questions to consider, such as: • Is the consumer likely to have convenient access to a service that will collect and compost the packaging, such as FOGO? • If not, can you work with others to establish a collection and composting service to ensure that the packaging is actually collected & composted?

• Are you providing consumers with information on how to correctly dispose of the packaging?”

Johnson added to this by asking, “How are we going to not confuse consumers? I think we've really got to decide as industries and as governments and altogether in the supply chain, which way are we going for different items. No one wants to sit there and figure out which cup goes in which bin. With this label and that label, they are already confused.

We need to improve recycling rates, and think of this simply. We can get really smart with all kinds of fancy technology, but we also have to come back to Joe standing in his pyjamas at the bin making that decision. What's he going to do when he’s half in the dark? There are millions of people doing just that. We can all be very clever about compostable solutions but the question is truly where customers are going to put it? I think we need to make some decisions as an industry about where we know it should end up.”

Responding to the question on end of life for plastics, and the amount of times that they can be recycled properly, Kelton said, “I think the first thing is to adopt a wise The Waste hierarchy – start with avoid/reduce and reuse/repair and then a recycle focus on those first and looking at your lower your environmental impacts there first. And then focus on recyclability. I don't really have the answer to this question completely but I think we need to look at the hierarchy a little differently.”

The session wrapped up with Sannen directing attendees to www.arlmarketplace.org.au for further information on the program, and all things ARL.

http://www.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/all-things-arl-at-waste-and-recycling-expo-session

This article was published with permission by PKN Packaging News.

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AIP & AusIndustry run Sustainable Packaging Bootcamp for SME's

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he AIP, in partnership with AusIndustry and WA DPIRD, recently ran the latest Sustainable Packaging Bootcamp for 20 SME’s from across Australia. The AIP brought four experts in the area of Sustainability to the Bootcamp to provide feedback and recommendations during the session.

The majority of the SME’s in this round came from Western Australia.

The AIP Education Team received positive feedback from the SME’s: "Many thanks again, AIP team! Excellent presentation and high quality information."

"Thank you AIP panel. Greatly appreciate the time and effort."

"Thanks AIP team for your time today, much appreciated."

"Thank you AIP for a very informative session."

The next Bootcamp will be held on the 14th of September and the AIP looks forward to meeting even more SME’s at this event.

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AIP heads to AIFST Convention

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he AIP supported the AIFST Convention with a packaging session that covered: ‘The Swing to Paper from Plastic packaging - barrier, recyclability & PFAS’ with Dr Sean O'Malley (Sustainability and Science Consultant at Green Man Solutions), ‘Concerns with PFAS and Packaging’ with Keith Chessell FAIP, ‘Design Principles for Compostable Packaging’ with Gary Smith (Chief Executive Officer - BioPak) and Compost and Compostable Packaging and how they work together with Lachlan Jeffries (Managing Director - Jeffries). The AIP would like to take this opportunity to thank Keith, Sean, Gary and Lachlan for continuing to support the AIP.

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UPM Raflatac presents world's first Ocean Action Label

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PM Raflatac presents the world's first certified label material to fight ocean bound plastic pollution. The ocean plastic crisis is real. Today, only around 10% of plastic waste globally gets recycled, while the rest ends up at landfills, in incineration, and leakage to nature or oceans.* The world desperately needs more ways to reuse postconsumer plastic. The UN recognises the issue and has launched a new plastic pollution treaty in 2021.

UPM Raflatac's solution is Ocean Action label, made from ocean bound plastic through mass balance approach.

Ocean bound plastic is plastic waste defined as 'at risk of ending up in the ocean', and it is estimated to generate 80% of plastic marine litter*. UPM Raflatac is the first company to offer a product that uses ocean bound plastic as a label material, with an aim to create a demand for reclaiming plastic waste before it pollutes our oceans. The Ocean Action label, made from ocean bound plastic, is available in white and clear ISCC PLUS certified C-PCR film (mass balance approach).

Click here to learn more about Ocean Action label

*Sources: Ellen McArthur Foundation: The New plastics economy: Rethinking the future of plastics (EMF, McKinsey, World Economic Forum) Jambeck: Plastic waste input from land to the ocean (Science)

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Contact us: apac.marketing@upmraflatac.com www.upmraflatac.com

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Thinking about solar?

There's never been a better time.

MAKING SOLAR CASH-FLOW POSITIVE IS EVEN EASIER - BUT THE WINDOW FOR MAXIMUM BENEFIT IS CLOSING SOON. As the busy period approaches, so too does the perfect time to invest in high quality solar. Not only do longer, sunnier summer days mean your system is at its best in terms of output, but you'll also be taking advantage of two major opportunities when it comes to making your system even more cost effective.

So, why now?

INSTANT ASSET TAX WRITE OFF For businesses looking to sustainable solutions to keep their operational costs down, this tax break offers a unique opportunity to invest in an asset that manages those costs through periods of uncertainty and beyond. In order to receive full benefit, solar systems must be installed and operating by June 30, 2022.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING CHANGES The current Government funding for commercial solar is being phased out incrementally, reducing each year in value. This means you need to act by December 31 2020 to maximise your benefit.

Confused about access to government incentives? Don’t stress - We do the hard work for you to find out what you could save.

How to claim your complimentary and obligation-free solar feasibility assessment: 1. Call Rebecca Xuereb on 0452 282 814 or email her at rebecca@choiceenergy.com.au with a copy of your latest business electricity bill - be sure to mention you're an AIP member.

2. Rebecca will organise your expert solar feasibility assessment, which can be conducted remotely and in a way that won't interrupt the flow of your work day.

3. You'll receive the comprehensive information you need to make an educated and informed decision, including an estimate on how much solar energy could save you on your energy bills

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The information provided on this PDF is general in nature only and does not constitute personal or commercial financial or taxation advice. The information has been prepared based on our interpretation of the IAWO program and has not taken into consideration your personal or business objectives, financial situations or needs. Before acting on any information on this website, or others, you should consider the appropriateness of the information with regard to your personal or business objectives, financial situations or needs. Speak to your Accountant, Tax Advisor or the Australian Tax Office for any questions you may have with regard to the application of the Instant Asset Write Off for your business.

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The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL)'s 4th Birthday

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he Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) has turned four years old! Since its launch in 2018, the ARL Program has grown exponentially, with more than a quarter of a million SKUs now featuring the label on pack. For those unfamiliar, the ARL Program is an on-pack labelling scheme, developed to help consumers in Australia and New Zealand correctly recycle their household packaging. The ARL identifies if an item of packaging belongs in the waste bin, the kerbside recycling, or can be recycled provided the customer follows a simple instruction.

Revealed in the 2022 Consumer Insights Report, Australian consumers’ awareness of the ARL has increased from 47% in 2018, to 75% in 2021. In fact, half of Australians are more likely to buy a product if it displays the ARL on packaging.

The ARL takes the confusion out of packaging for business owners by helping to provide easy and accurate recycling instructions to their customers, reducing the harmful impact of packaging on the environment. Many of Australia’s most recognisable brands, including Unilever, Nestlé, Mars, Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and The Arnott’s Group, have joined the ARL Program.

The Program has received strong support and endorsement by both the Australian and New Zealand Governments. In Australia, the ARL has been acknowledged in the National Plastics Plan, with the Australian Government committed to working with industry to see the ARL displayed on 80% of supermarket products by the end of 2023. In 2021, the New Zealand government announced that the ARL is the preferred labelling option for the country and in July this year, APCO and the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council formed a partnership to advance the uptake of the ARL in New Zealand.

Consumers want to see the ARL on all packaging and often see this as the brand’s responsibility. Moreover, 64% of people want more information on how to recycle right. A full suite of ARL and sustainable packaging resources is now available to be downloaded and shared with your networks including reports, infographics and animations. Access them all here: https://bit.ly/checkitresources

A Vision for Circularity of Oil Containers in Australia The ANZPAC Plastics Pact is working to design a national product stewardship scheme for the recovery and reprocessing of used oil containers. An initiative made possible by the Australian Government through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's National Product Stewardship Investment Fund.

Plastic from the oil containers is used to create new products and packaging.

Lubricant oil products are distributed to commercial and domestic users.

PRODUCTION USE

Oil containers are accepted through mechanical and advanced recycling pathways.

NEW CONTAINER PATHWAY

Used containers are collected or dropped off at collection points.

COLLECTION

The new container pathway enables the containers to be diverted from landfill.

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Used oil and the container are separated.

Oil is currently recycled through the Product Stewardship for Oils scheme.

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Stay up to date on the progress of the scheme and register your interest today at: https://bit.ly/3pKVfwN

For enquiries please contact

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WPO invites the world to recognise the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September 2022

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he World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is inviting all members and the wider industry across the globe to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, which is coordinated by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

The ‘International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste’ is designed to make a clear call to action for both the public and private sectors to prioritise actions and move ahead with innovation to reduce food loss and waste.

Why is it important to reduce food loss and waste?

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One third of all food produced in the world is wasted and when food is lost or wasted, all the resources that were used to produce this food -, including water, land, energy, labour and capital - go to waste.

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Environmentally food that is lost or wasted is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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If food waste was a country, it would be the third largest GHG emitter behind the USA and China.

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According to WPO President, Prof Pierre Pienaar CPP, ‘Packaging can play an integral role in minimising food waste at the start of the value chain so that waste can be prevented in the households. Avoiding food waste is a critical packaging issue and one that food producers, manufacturers, brand owners, retailers and consumers need to better understand.”

Vice President Sustainability & Save Food, Nerida Kelton, added that ‘Without adequate intuitive packaging design features and fit-for-purpose packaging, food can potentially be wasted all the way through the supply chain to the consumer. By modifying packaging designs and ensuring that Save Food Packaging Guidelines are followed food waste and loss can be minimised and/or prevented.’

“The most innovative and intuitive Save Food Packaging uses design features that can contain and protect, preserve, extend shelf life, easily open and reseal, provide consumer convenience and portion control; all the while meeting global sustainable packaging targets. Opportunities for packaging design to minimise food waste can include better facilitation or communication around portion control, date labelling, extension of shelf life, protection, resealability and openability, serving size, food safety/freshness information, information on storage options and improved communication on packs,” she said.

WPO invites the world to recognise the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September 2022 The WPO has been working on the issue of Food Waste and the role that packaging plays for many years now and has developed a special award category for innovative and intuitive Save Food Packaging Design in the annual WorldStar Packaging Awards.

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Recognise local charities and associations who are helping to minimise food waste in your region or country

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Showcase the good work that is being done in your region or country regarding Food Loss & Waste

Nerida added that “The ‘Packaging that Saves Food Special Award’ is designed to raise the profile of the critical role of packaging to reduce food waste and therefore reduce product’s overall environmental impact. It also recognises companies that are developing innovative and sustainable packaging that minimises food losses and food waste, extends shelf life and improves the supply of food”.

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Support your local Foodbank by asking your members to donate canned non-perishable goods

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Showcase local companies who have developed innovative and intuitive Save Food Packaging designs

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Encourage your food and beverage manufacturers to donate goods to Foodbanks and Food recovery services

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Establish an annual industry event to pack hampers for those in need

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Let the WPO know what your association or business is working on in the area of Food Waste and Save Food Packaging

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Leave your own video message about Food Loss and Waste on your social media platforms and tag in #worldpackagingorganisation #FLWDay2022 #FLWDay #stopfoodwaste #fightfoodwaste #savefoodpackaging #packagingthatsavesfood

The WPO encourages all businesses to consider entering this award category to help showcase Best Practice Save Food Packaging Design across the globe.

How can WPO Members and the wider industry become involved in the ‘International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste’?

• Take advantage of this important opportunity to call for action. Run a webinar discussing the Food Loss and Waste challenges and programs in your region or country.

• Engage with your industry media discussing the issue in your region or country • Recognise local Food Waste Champions and thank them for their work

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AFGC State of Industry Report now available

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he Australian Food and Grocery Council has released its annual State of Industry report, which shows that the food and grocery manufacturing industry increased its value in 2020/21 despite being buffeted with problems from global supply chain issues and COVID-19.

The industry rose in value to be worth $133.6 billion in the 20/21 year, with a 0.9% increase in turnover for food and grocery manufacturing. This is despite a 17.1% decrease in the value of the industry’s exports due to major issues in markets in Asia and the United States. https://www.afgc.org.au/industry-resources/ state-of-the-industry

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Refillable and reusable milk bottles shift the way we see beverage packaging

The Synlait Swappa Bottle.

During the recent 2022 Australasian Packaging & Innovation Design (PIDA) Awards the Beverage Packaging Design of the Year category had two winning designs that stood out above the rest.

Author Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director – AIP, Vice President – Sustainability & Save Food

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hese innovative and intuitive packs were Synlait Swappa Bottle and Coles Urban Coffee Culture organic home compostable coffee capsule, which received gold and silver respectively.

Whilst the packaging could not be more different, there was one guiding packaging design principle that was heavily embedded in both; sustainability.

Coming from a Refillable and Reusable perspective Synlait Swappa Bottle has been designed to change the way that milk packaging is used and ultimately reused, repeatedly. They also wanted to design a unique pack that their customers could embrace for its

sustainability credentials.

Synlait Milk Limited believes that

To encourage consumer engagement Swappa Bottle developed an interactive website that allows consumers to join the sustainability journey of the product they have purchased. This includes a dynamic map element where visitors can find participating supermarkets near them. there is an opportunity for reusable products to play a much bigger role in New Zealanders milk-drinking future.

From the outset they imagined a bottle designed with clean lines and retro style with broad shoulders, a large easy pour mouth featuring an embossed

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Synlait brand logo and ergonomic finger holds allowing optimal hand placement.

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The Synlait Swappa Bottle has been designed to be sealed with a recyclable closure and the material of choice is food grade stainless steel, selected for its durability, cleanability and by its very nature provides light protection ensuring the milk remains

fresh, offering an extended shelflife. Physical dimensions purposely designed to fit refrigerator doors with the finger holds positioned for ease of reach. The footprint suits industry standardised milk crates, supply chain and manufacturing assets.

To encourage consumer engagement Swappa Bottle developed an interactive website that allows consumers to join the sustainability journey of the product they have purchased. This includes a dynamic map element where visitors can find participating supermarkets near them.

In addition, each bottle has a unique bottle identifier using a laser etched QR code protected within a recessed

A bio-based, compostable, oxygen barrier and non-tearable filter top lid is present on the capsules to ensure perfect extraction and best result in the cup.

These capsules are designed to be compatible with machines designed for Nespresso™ style coffee capsules.

On front of pack, customers can also easily identify that the coffee within this product is ACO Certified Organic and Rainforest Alliance Certified due to the clearly positioned logos on the front of pack. The Australian Bioplastics Association (ABA) Home Compostable logo is also present on the front of pack. A black ‘Nespresso machine compatibility’ strip contrasts clearly against the green band.

What is evident from the Synlait Swappa Bottle and the Coles Urban Coffee Culture Organic Home Compostable Coffee Capsules is that re-thinking packaging to offer lower environmental impacts, eliminate problematic materials and single use packaging is front of mind for

packaging designers and technologists.

Designing out the waste at the start and considering the recoverability and recyclability of the materials is now paramount to all new packs being placed on the market.

Added to that is the improved manner that both packs are effectively communicating to consumers on and off-pack. On-pack through the Australasian Recycling logo, ABA compostable certifications and logos, intuitive explanations on how to use and open and then off-pack through interactive and dynamic QR codes and websites.

Both designs are innovative and intuitive and take the customer on the sustainable journey with the brand. F

The Coles Urban Coffee Culture organic home compostable coffee capsules. base. Integrated QR code functionality allows consumers to scan the code on the base of each bottle to be directed to the ‘swappabottle’ website. It tracks the bottle’s journey and displays live information on the specific bottle – where it was filled, the Best Before Date and shows how many times the bottle has been reused. Most importantly consumers can also find out how many single-use plastic bottles each Swappa Bottle it has offset.

The Swappa Bottle is branded with a recyclable cardboard sleeve providing shelf presence in chilled supermarket aisles. The sleeve contains important information about the product including the nutritional panel, barcode and QR code information. Inks used are all vegetable based.

Coles on the other hand were looking to eliminate difficult to recycle materials from their coffee capsules and make end of life easier for consumers at home.

Coles Home Compostable Coffee Capsules were developed just as the pandemic sparked a major shift in coffee-drinking habits, with more people opting for convenience while working from home. Coles has seen an increase in coffee capsule sales over the last two years and wanted to help their customers find a more sustainable way to dispose of coffee capsules at home.

The new compostable coffee capsules can be home composted in ambient temperatures and are compliant with

Australian Standard AS5810, French NF T51 800 (2015), as well as ISO 16929. The capsules are designed to have a biobased carbon content of 100%, in compliance with the ASTM D6866 standard (Standard Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples Using Radiocarbon Analysis).

A bio-based, compostable, oxygen barrier and non-tearable filter top lid is present on the capsules to ensure perfect extraction and best result in the cup. These capsules are designed to be compatible with machines designed for Nespresso™ style coffee capsules.

The Coles Urban Coffee Culture Organic Home Compostable Capsule cardboard box is made of recyclable paperboard and houses ten of the compostable coffee capsules and is designed to be resealed easily. There is clear instruction on pack ‘OPEN HERE’ and perforations are provided for the reseal tab. This design feature also provides tamper evidence in the packaging.

The pack has been designed to ensure that customers can easily identify that the product contains home compostable capsules, as it is highlighted prominently in a black band on the front of pack. The ease of home composting these capsules is showcased on the back of pack, which explains that the capsules break down at the same time as an orange peel in their home compost bin.

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