AIP March 2023 eNewsletter

Position Vacant APCO: Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program Senior Coordinator (Technical)

About APCO

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not for profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia.

They work with governments, businesses and other organisations from across Australia’s large and complex packaging value chain to develop the insights, resources and programs that are needed to build a sustainable national packaging ecosystem. Their vision is a packaging value chain that collaborates to keep packaging materials out of landfill and retains the maximum value of the materials, energy and labour within the local economy.

Who they are seeking

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience and Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word software.

• Knowledge of business administration.

• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills.

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Strong ethics with an ability to manage confidential data.

• Can do attitude and team member.

• An understanding of sustainability opportunities.

• Ability to look at situations from several points of view, and to communicate effectively across different organisational levels.

• Ability to build and maintain good relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both as an active team member and independently.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a sustainability focussed role or organisation.

• Experience in supporting members or customers, including delivery of training programmes, workshops and event management.

• Tertiary degree in environment, sustainability or management.

About the Program

The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program is an on-pack labelling scheme that is helping consumers to recycle correctly and supporting Brand Owners and packaging manufacturers to design packaging that is recyclable at end-of-life.

The Program features two key elements:

• The Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an online tool that assesses packaging recyclability in the Australian and New Zealand kerbside or approved drop-off recycling systems.

• The Australasian Recycling Label – an on-pack label that provides clear and simple instructions about how to recycle all of the separable packaging components.

Please download the position description for a thorough outline of the role requirements. PLEASE APPLY TODAY

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Position Vacant APCO: Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program Administrator

About APCO

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not for profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia.

They work with governments, businesses and other organisations from across Australia’s large and complex packaging value chain to develop the insights, resources and programs that are needed to build a sustainable national packaging ecosystem.

Their vision is a packaging value chain that collaborates to keep packaging materials out of landfill and retains the maximum value of the materials, energy and labour within the local economy.

About your Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the administration and internal coordination of the ARL Program.

• Provide Member support for the use of the ARL Program, including general enquiries, maintenance of Terms and Conditions, PREP evaluation queries and ARL artwork approvals.

• Assist Program Coordinators in the development of Member training and education for the ARL Program, including drafting, formatting and proof-reading documents, and ensuring websites are up to date.

• Maintenance of the document register and assist in the coordination of meeting RSVPs, attendance tracking and record keeping, including minute taking, pre-meeting information packs and group document registers for the ARL Advisory Committee, Internal Review Committee, working groups and sub-committees.

• Assist with the coordination of meetings and workshops/events as needed.

• Proof reading and formatting of documents for external release.

• Support all APCO teams by providing timely information about activities or stakeholders relevant to all ARL Program functions.

About the Program

The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program is an on-pack labelling scheme that is helping consumers to recycle correctly and supporting Brand Owners and packaging manufacturers to design packaging that is recyclable at end-of-life.

The Program features two key elements:

• The Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an online tool that assesses packaging recyclability in the Australian and New Zealand kerbside or approved drop-off recycling systems.

• The Australasian Recycling Label – an on-pack label that provides clear and simple instructions about how to recycle all of the separable packaging components.

Please download the position description for a thorough outline of the role requirements.

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AIP AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING CONFERENCE & BEYOND

MARCH 2023 TUE WED

The AIP Australasian Packaging Conference will be held in person in on the 28th and 29th March 2023. This will be the first time since the pandemic that the AIP has been able to run this important industry event in real life. 2023 is also a very special year for the AIP in that the Institute will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary.

The 2023 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference will be held at the Crown Promenade, Melbourne on the 28th & 29th of March and will be designed to deliver a 68 speaker, 2-day educational program that will cover a broad range of topics relating to the theme 2025 & BEYOND.

The conference will look at how the various industries are heading towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets and will cover topics such as refusal, reduction, reuse, recycle and circularity. The speakers will also look at what is beyond 2025 and what the industry needs to do to design out waste, eliminate problematic materials, reduce single use plastic and ensure that we are capable of collecting, sorting, recovering and recycling all the materials and packaging formats in Australia and New Zealand.

Hear from lead experts in all areas of the waste hierarchy and the opportunity to network with likeminded professionals who are working towards, and beyond 2025.

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DAY ONE - TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2023

8.45 am

Jason Fields FAIP, CPP President Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Prof Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, CPP President World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

Nerida Kelton MAIP Vice President Sustainability & Save Food World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

Gian De Belder Technical Director Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Bill Heague General Manager Mars Food Australia

Bryan McKay FAIP Head of Packaging Woolworths Food Company

Karunia Adhiputra (Adhi) AAIP Head of Packaging Oceania Nestlé Australia

11.30 am KEYNOTE SESSION 3

Rebecca Gilling Chief Executive Officer Planet Ark

Geoff Parker Chief Executive Officer Australian Beverages Council

Tanya Barden OAM Chief Executive Officer Australian Food & Grocery Council

Greg Griffith Chief Executive Officer National Retail Association

Chris Foley Chief Executive Officer APCO

1.30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 1A - Materials Now & Into the Future

Darell Chung MAIP, CPP

Sustainable Packaging Manager - South Asia, Downstream Milliken Asia

Kelly Taylor Business Development Manager TrendPac

Marlene Cronje-Vermeulen MAIP Future Works Manager Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Ben McCulloch AAIP Product Manager - MarPET Martogg Group

1.30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 1B - Future of Compostable Packaging

Scott Henschke AAIP

Head of Sales and Marketing Confoil

Michael Wood Consultant

Sacyr Environmental

Rowan Williams

Regional Market Development Manager, Asia Pacific Biopolymers ecoflex® & ecovio

BASF

Ruby Schultz Government Partnerships Coordinator APCO

1.30 pm

BREAKOUT SESSION 1C - Intelligent Packaging

Daniel Cross Group General Manager - Sales Detmold

Luke Wood Chief Executive Officer Escavox

1.30 pm

Marcel Sieira

Chief Customer Officer GS1 Australia

Andrew Healy Chief Executive Officer TLC Asia Pacific

BREAKOUT SESSION 1D - Closed Loop Collection

Scott Bryant Circular Economy Coordinator City of Greater Bendigo

Liza Vernalls MAIP Packaging Innovation Manager Yates

Adam Lindsay Founder, Chief Innovation Officer

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3.30 pm

Steve Morriss MAIP

Founder/Head of Circular Economy Development Close the Loop Group

BREAKOUT SESSION 2A - New Designs for Beverage

Bernard Waterson AAIP Managing Director Metalprint Australia

Mike Davies Co-Founder Greenskin Wines

Jacqueline Kay Marketing Manager Brownes Dairy

Steve Mitchell Principal Consultant Thinkstep - ANZ

2B - The Future of Fibre

Keith Chessell FAIP Education Team

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Ian Hayes FAIP Packaging Specialist APCO

Sarish Shashidhar Industrial Designer BioPak

Shannon Doherty AAIP Sustainability Manager Australian

James Dorney Chief Executive Officer TOMRA Cleanaway

Tim Cusack Chief Executive Officer WA Return Recycle Renew Ltd

AIP AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING CONFERENCE

DAY TWO - WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2023

& BEYOND

11.30 am BREAKOUT SESSION 3A - Circular Economy & Design

Nicole Garofano PhD, AAIP Head of Circular Economy Development Planet Ark

John Gertsakis Director Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence

Paul Klymenko Chief Sustainability Advisor PlanetArk

Kelvin Davies MAIP Global Projects Manager Nextek

11.30 am BREAKOUT SESSION 3B - SME’s and their Journey to 2025

Brett Henderson Growth Facilitator - Entrepreneurs’ Programme AusIndustry

Campbell Chesworth Business Development The Little Big Dairy Co

Judith Raj Operations Manager DentalLife

+ Update on the Australasian Recycling Label Marketplace for SME's by AIP.

11.30 am BREAKOUT SESSION 3C - Upcyling & the Australian Food Pact

Rose Gooding Sustainability Manager Goodman Fielder

Sam Oakden

Voluntary Agreement Manager Stop Food Waste Australia

Francesca Goodman-Smith Transform Project Leader Fight Food Waste CRC

Raquel Said Chief Executive Officer NutriV

AIP AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING CONFERENCE

DAY TWO - WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2023

2.00 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 4A - The Future of Retail

Bonnie Marshall Policy Officer National Retail Association (NRA)

Ebony Johnson Policy Manager National Retail Association (NRA)

Phil Sheen ANZ Purchasing Manager Dominos

2.00 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 4B - Circular Plastics Australia & Collaboration

Jonathan West Executive General Manager Strategy & Joint Ventures Pact Group

Sarah Cook Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Andrej Rakow Head of M&A and Innovation Cleanaway

Kirsten Sturzaker Group Head of Sustainability Asahi

2.00 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 4C - Packaging that Saves Food

Nerida Kelton MAIP Executive Director Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Gilad Sadan MAIP Managing Director N.A.V.I. Co Global

Gary White Innovations and Compliance Caps & Closures

Lukas Parker PhD Associate Professor - School of Media and Communication RMIT University

AIP AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING CONFERENCE

DAY TWO - WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2023

4.00 pm KEYNOTE SESSION 6 - The future of Plastics Recycling for the region

Barry Cosier MAIP

Sustainability Director Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC)

Julie Russ

Acting Director, Kerbside Reform and Service Delivery

Waste and Recycling Division Environment, Climate Action & First Peoples Group Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action

Andrea Baldwin Team Leader Waste Management AlburyCity

Darren Thorpe Managing Director APR Plastics, APR Kerbside & Australian Paper Recovery

Richard Smith FAIP Director Sustainability - Asia Pacific

Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific

Andrea Polson Marketing Director Licella

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE

2023 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN ( PIDA ) AWARDS

Finalists for the 2023 round of the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been announced with a significant number of outstanding innovations being recognised across 11 categories.

Coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) the PIDA awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand.

The Packaging Innovation & Design of the Year company awards recognise organisations that have designed innovative packaging within six categories:

1. Food Packaging Design of the Year

2. Beverage Packaging Design of the Year

3. Health, Beauty & Wellness Packaging Design of the Year

4. Domestic & Household Packaging Design of the Year

5. Labelling & Decoration Design of the Year

6. Outside of the Box Design of the Year

There are four special awards also available:

1. Marketing Design of the Year

2. Sustainable Packaging Design of the Year

3. Industry Packaging Professional of the Year

4. Young Packaging Professional of the Year

5. ABA Scholarships

The PIDA Awards are also the exclusive feeder program for Australia and New Zealand for the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards run by the World Packaging Organisation. All 2023 PIDA winners will be automatically eligible for entry into the 2024 WorldStar Packaging Awards competition.

Winners to be announced on the 28th of March as a part of the 2023 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING CONFERENCE

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Food Packaging Design of the Year award recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, within food packaging and processing including fresh, frozen or other.

Finalists are Australian Organic Food Co. Minestrone Soup mono material retort pouch (Flavour Makers & Toppan Inc), BioShield (Caps & Closures), DualPakECO compostable food trays (Confoil & BASF), EarthPouch High Barrier Quad-Seal (Mikro Coffee Roasters & TCL Hofmann), Priestley’s Gourmet Delights Fibre tray insert (Opal), JBS Swift Lamb Cutlets CRYOVAC Darfesh Mono-PET rollstock (Sealed Air), Jindurra Station 2 Star beef mince in Flotite non-shrink (Aldi, Bindaree Food Group & Amcor Flexibles), Majans Desi snack pouch with dual tear notch & laser score (O F Packaging/Close the Loop Group) and Vitor Grapes ‘hippie punnet’ – (NAVI Co Global).

FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

FINALIST

2023 BEVERAGE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Beverage Packaging Design of the Year award recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, within packaging and processing for liquid or dry tea, coffee, water and soft drinks including wine, beer and spirits.

Finalists are Australia’s first 100% recycled flavoured milk bottles (Brownes Dairy), Banrock Station Eco Bottle (Accolade Wines), 400 ml Still Spring Water (Wallaby), Oysterlean (Caps & Closures), Penley Sustainability Range (Cutler Brands) and Wine Protector (Planet Protector Packaging).

BEVERAGE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

FINALIST

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Health, Beauty & Wellness Packaging Design of the Year award recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/ or materials, within cosmetics, toiletries, personal hygiene, supplements, vitamins, perfumes, hair body and oral care. This award also covers packaging of all medicines including over the counter medicines, medical equipment packaging.

Finalists are BioShield (Caps & Closures), Habitat Shipper Box (Production Packaging Innovations), Koi foaming handwash refillable starter kit and refill tablets (Coles Group) and Oysterlean (Caps & Closures).

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

2023 DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Domestic & Household Packaging Design of the Year award recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, packaging within domestic and household items, toys, stationary, gifts, clothing, garden equipment, decorating.

Finalists are 10:PM Mattress Box (Production Packaging Innovations), BioShield (Caps & Closures), Easy Pour (DuluxGroup – British Paints) and The Dirt Co Circular Refill Pouch Packaging (O F Packaging/Close the Loop Group).

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 LABELLING & DECORATION DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Labelling & Decoration Design of the Year award is designed to recognise the addition of content to a pack which creates a unique or innovative appearance, function or communication. This may include labels, sleeves, tags, coding/markings, etching, directly applied inks or by any other similar process.

Finalists are Christmas BioCups (OzHarvest & BioPak), Herma InNo Liner Labelling (Result Group & Hanes Australasia) and The Good Smoothie Milk Powder Composite Pack (Nutura Organic & Zipform Packaging).

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 OUTSIDE OF THE BOX DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Outside of the Box Design of the Year Award has been established for miscellaneous packs and materials that are not included in any other category.

Finalists are Coola Box (Oji Fibre Solutions NZ), Future Ecology – EmGuard (Oji Fibre Solutions NZ), Snell Packaging – Mattress Corner Protector (Oji Fibre Solutions NZ) and EcoSpacer dunnage solution (Oji Fibre Solutions NZ).

2023 MARKETING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

Packaging can elicit emotional responses in consumers and should be seen as your best form of marketing. The right packaging design and eyecatching aesthetics can create emotional stimuli that ensures a brand is purchased. The Marketing Design of the Year award considers not only primary packaging but also secondary and tertiary packaging designs.

Finalists are Dulux Jellybean Promotion Pack (Dulux Australia), Keen’s Meal Bases (BrandOpus (Australia) & McCormick Foods Australia), Sara Lee Deluxe (BrandOpus (Australia) & Sara Lee Holdings and Sustain OzHarvest Cups (Bunzl Australia and New Zealand).

MARKETING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

FINALIST

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

The Sustainable Packaging Design of the Year award is designed to recognise companies that have developed innovative packaging or processing solutions that incorporates sustainability considerations. Elements include Social, Material, Source Reduction, Energy and Recovery.

Finalists are Aqueous BioCups (BioPak), Australian Organic Food Co. Minestrone Soup mono material retort pouch ( Flavour Makers & Toppan Inc ), Banrock Station Eco Bottle (Accolade Wines), Coles Finest Carbon Neutral Steak Vacuum Packaging (Coles Group & Plantic Technologies), DualPakECO compostable food trays (Confoil & BASF), Dulux 50% rPP Paint and Lid (Pact Group & Dulux Group), EarthPouch High Barrier Quad Seal (Mikro Coffee Roasters & TCL Hofmann), Priestley’s Gourmet Delights Fibre tray insert (Opal), Herma InNo Liner Labelling (Result Group & Hanes Australasia), JBS Swift Lamb Cutlets CRYOVAC Darfesh Mono-PET rollstock (Sealed Air), RafCycle by UPM Raflatac, Store Operations Fruit & Vegetable PE film (Woolworths Group Ltd), Sustainable Fresh Produce Packaging (Detpak & Woolworths Supermarkets), Tempguard Gusset for HelloFresh (Sealed Air), The Juice Brothers (Bega Dairy & Drinks) and Wine Protector

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

2023 Industry Packaging Professional of the Year award is designed to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Packaging industry in Australia and New Zealand. The judges look for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. This award is for significant and continued contribution of an Individual to the industry over a minimum period of 20 years.

Finalists are Anhely Millán MAIP, Founder, Sustainability for Kids and Michael Dossor MAIP, Managing Director, Result Group.

FINALIST

2023 YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

The purpose of the Young Packaging Professional of the Year Award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Packaging industry in both Australia and New Zealand. This can be within any industries such as Food, Beverage, Health, Beauty & Wellness, Domestic & Household.

YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

FINALIST

Finalists are Fredie More Pablo, Operations Project Manager, Pact Group, Huzaifa Mohsinally, Packaging Manager, Goodman Fielder NZ, Lars M. Ljung, Sustainability Manager, Planet Protector Packaging, Pippa Corry MAIP, Founder, Philo and Co and Sarish Shashidhar, Industrial Designer, BioPak.

Anhely Millán MAIP Michael Dossor MAIP

Fredie More Pablo Huzaifa Mohsinally Pippa Corry MAIP Lars M. Ljung Sarish Shashidhar

Finalists announced for 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

2023 ABA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA), in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), is pleased to offer an annual Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand.

The Scholarship program will enable one eligible candidate the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology and a second person the opportunity to undertake a Certificate in Packaging.

Finalists are Jessica Ansell AAIP, Marketing Manager, Close the Loop Group, Tony Crowther AAIP, Packaging Development Technologist, Lion Co and Shannon Lee, Associate Packaging Technologist, The Arnott’s Group.

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MARCH 2023

2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

WHEN: 28 - 29 March 2023

WHERE: Crown Promenade, Melbourne

WHAT: The AIP Australasian Packaging Conference will be held in person in March 2023. This will be the first time since the pandemic that we have been able to run this important industry event in real life. 2023 is also a very special year for the AIP in that we will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Institute.

The 2023 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference will be held at the Crown Promenade, Melbourne on the 28th & 29th of March and will be designed to deliver a two-day educational program that will cover a broad range of topics relating to the theme 2025 & BEYOND.

2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

WHEN: 28 March 2023

WHERE: Crown Promenade, Melbourne

WHAT: Coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New

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Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

MAY 2023

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.

2023 WorldStar Global Packaging Awards

WHEN: 6 May 2023

WHERE: Dusseldorf, Germany

19 Australian Companies to receive awards

WHAT: WPO is happy to announce that the upcoming WorldStar Award Ceremony for 2023 will take place physically on 6th May 2023, in Düsseldorf (Germany), during Interpack trade show (May 4-10 2023).

AIP Packaging Specifications Training Course: VIRTUAL

WHEN: 24 May 2023

WHERE: Via Zoom

WHAT: The packaging specification defines all the necessary packing levels for a product or transport the product. For a product, a packaging specification focuses on the packed product and which packaging materials are being used to ensure safe travels in the rigors of the supply chain. In the course we will cover aspects such as: Why have a specification, the management thereof, how to collect the data, and the fundamentals of drafting a specification. We will discus material types in packaging, as well as sampling plans, testing of packaging, and how best to incorporate all the data into one document. The course will address the importance of auditing suppliers of your packaging. After the course you will be able to know what is key to a packaging specification sheet. You will fully comprehend that the packaging specification is a technical document that contains a series of standard requirements for packaging a product. It includes size, dimensions, weight, materials, tolerances and load related information.

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JUNE 2023

ProPak Asia 2023 AIP to host training course & seminars alongside

WHEN: 14 - 17 June 2023

WHERE: Bangkok, Thailand

WHAT: ProPak Asia 2023, the leading Processing & Packaging trade event for Food, Drink, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Consumer Products brings together exhibiting companies and buyers from around the world.

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ProPak Asia is returning in its 30th installment as the Premier Processing & Packaging event of its kind in Asia and continuing in its commitment to provide the industries with the latest advancements in machinery, technologies and innovative solutions. This year, ProPak Asia offers its Hybrid exhibition presents both physical and virtual exhibitions together, where you can visit booths at BITEC and interact with exhibitors on the online platform at your convenience aiming to overcome global challenges and driving industry into the future that will require quality products and efficient solutions to feed a growing population and protect the environment digitally.

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

JULY 2023

Foodpro 2023

WHEN: 23 - 26 July 2023

AIP to host training course & more alongside

WHERE: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

WHAT: foodpro, Australia's most trusted and proven trade event in the food manufacturing industry, is back for the first time in 6 years. Returning 23-26 July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, foodpro provides the first opportunity for the industry to celebrate the contribution of Australian food producers, distributors, and manufacturers. Showcasing the latest packaging and processing solutions, foodpro is where the food industry gathers to make big business deals, network and explore ways to create an efficient future for manufacturing. Generate leads and close deals at an action packed four day gathering attracting premium and qualified buyers.

Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) 2023

WHEN: 26 & 27 July 2023

WHERE: International Convention Centre Sydney

WHAT: Discover 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.

SEPTEMBER 2023

AIP 60th Anniversary Dinner

WHEN: 1 September 2023

WHERE: Aviary, Crown Promenade, Melbourne

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AIP packaging sessions alongside

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

SEPTEMBER 2023

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

WHEN: 11 - 13 September 2023

WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

WHAT: Every two years, PACK EXPO Las Vegas brings together all packaged goods and life sciences industries for the most productive week of the year. This is where suppliers showcase their latest innovations and end users discover game-changing solutions to packaging and processing challenges. With thousands of solutions on display, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 is the one show in North America where consumer packaged goods and life sciences companies can count on finding the right solutions for their next project.

FoodTech PackTech 2023

WHEN: 19 - 21 September 2023

WHERE: Auckland Showgrounds

WHAT: New Zealand’s foremost food and packaging technology exhibition where New Zealand’s food manufacturing sector encounters new materials, processes and technology from the world’s top suppliers. Foodtech Packtech (FTPT) is New Zealand’s largest food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology trade show. Running strong for over 20 years this free to attend event brings industry professionals and decision makers together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry.

OCTOBER 2023

thinkfood LIVE AIP & AIFST Content Partners

WHEN: 25-26 October 2023

WHERE: Carriageworks, Sydney

WHAT: Introducing thinkfood LIVE, ‘the food NPD event’, showcasing the ideas, ingredients and innovation of the food manufacturing, retail and FMCG industries. An exhibition and conference established specifically to support the new product development cycle, the event will cover everything from consumer insights and packaging, to design agencies and test kitchens. There will be a key focus on ingredients and flavour houses, who can help emerging and established businesses curate the perfect launch pad for their new product or brand.

An independent event, aiming to deliver innovative solutions and novel ingredients alongside an unrivalled education program – thinkfood connects select vendors, content creators and service providers with the professionals that bring new food products to life.

Stand bookings are also now open.

Waste Expo Australia

WHEN: 25-26 October 2023

AIP to Partner

WHERE: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

WHAT: Waste Expo Australia is the country's largest gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals. Alongside our largest ever conference program, running across 4 different tracks with 60+ individual sessions and over 100 leading national and international experts, Waste Expo Australia will feature 100+ brands with presence from both local and international exhibitors, providing a platform to discover the latest breakthrough innovations shaping the future of the waste, recycling and resource recovery industry.

Attracting more than 6,000 industry professionals, Waste Expo Australia is a must-attend event in the industry's calendar. Be part of this free-to-attend exhibition and conference from 25-26 October 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

AIP to host training course & more alongside

Up-Coming Courses, Webinars & Tradeshows

19 - 21 September 2023

Auckland Showgrounds

New Zealand’s foremost food and packaging technology exhibition where New Zealand’s food manufacturing sector encounters new materials, processes and technology from the world’s top suppliers

See us at stand 160

The AIP will be running a series of packaging forums and a training course during the three days. More information to come soon.

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.

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.

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.

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

up to 60% improved barrier downgauging increased shelf life

For more details and information please contact us at asiachem@milliken.com or visit us online at chemical.milliken.com

Reduced (20%) Wall Thickness

The AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome Becky Mingxin Yang MAIP, Senior Microbiologist/Food Technologist/ Primary Packaging Analyst, Visy Corporation to the Institute and share a little bit about who she is and what she does in the industry. Please join with us in welcoming her to the AIP.

1. Why did you join the AIP? What benefits do you believe the AIP offers all their members?

Becky: I joined the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) because I wanted to deepen my knowledge and experience in the packaging field. I have been working in a packaging company (at Visy) since 2019, and I believe that being a member of the AIP will help me stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. The AIP offers various educational and training programs that can help me improve my skills in packaging design, materials selection, food safety, and sustainability. Moreover, the AIP provides networking opportunities where I can meet other packaging professionals, exchange ideas and experiences, and potentially find new job opportunities. By joining the AIP, I hope to broaden my understanding of the packaging industry, enhance my professional development, and contribute to the advancement of this field in Australia.

2. How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?

Becky: I have been in the packaging industry since 2019, and my primary focus is on metal packaging for products such as beverages and food. My areas of expertise include the metal packaging analysis and risk assessment, materials selection, troubleshooting and investigation the cause of leaking cans and corrosion. I am also knowledgeable in microbiology and food safety practices related to metal packaging. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest packaging technology and trends and continuously improving my skills and knowledge in the field

3. What is your current job role and what are your responsibilities?

Becky: As a Senior Microbiologist/Food Technologist/Primary Packaging Analyst for Visy Industries, my primary focus is on metal packaging for products such as beverages and food. I conduct analysis of primary packaging materials with respect to their integrity and conformity to specifications, and my areas of expertise include metal packaging analysis and risk assessment, materials selection, troubleshooting, and investigation of the cause of leaking cans and corrosion.

Becky Mingxin Yang MAIP Senior Microbiologist/Food Technologist/ Primary Packaging Analyst Visy Corporation

Australian Institute of Packaging Helping small to medium-sized enterprises adopt the Australasian Recycling Label

The AIP is proud to be partnering on a new campaign helping SMEs to put the ARL on their packaging.

Small businesses can access:

The ARL Marketplace: new educational hub featuring free AIP training videos and the Packaging Impact Calculator.

Expertise from four campaign partners: the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, the National Retail Association, and the Australian Food and Grocery Council.

Weekly ARL drop-in session: Register for the online sustainable packaging discussion.

COMING SOON: a new online directory of approved packaging that’s ready to label with the ARL.

To find out more register* today at arlmarketplace.org.au

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*Please tick the AIP from the drop-down box when you indicate where you heard about this program on the registration link.

Behind the Design: Sustain’s OzHarvest Collection

Discover the story behind the artistic designs of Sustain's OzHarvest Collection

Since the beginning of time, art has been used as a medium of storytelling. Cultures around the world used have used visual mediums to pass down histories and myths between generations. From Ancient Greece to the Roman Empire, Mesopotamia to the Renaissance, art has always been an important vehicle for representation and meaning in society.

In contemporary contexts, art is often used for social commentary or to bring awareness to global issues – and the art depicted on Sustain’s OzHarvest Collection is no different. The sustainable range of disposable cups come in three unique designs crafted with iconography that draws attention to different areas of our environment and encourages customers to consider the various elements of sustainability. So, what do each of the designs represent?

The Four Seasons

Australia supplies a large variety of fresh produce both domestically and internationally and Australian Agriculture accounts for over half of Australia’s total land use (over 300 million hectares in total) 2 . Farmland is a crucial part of our country and promoting sustainable land practices and sustainable management of farmland is pivotal to creating a better environment for us and future generations.

Split into four panels showcasing the changing seasons across the same farmland, the Four Seasons cup was designed to reflect Australia’s strong agricultural elements. Seen through the lens of the seasonality of produce, the long-life of the supply chain, and the importance of well-managed land in maintaining that beautiful environment.

Australian Fauna

Koalas are an instantly recognisable national symbol of Australia and Australian wildlife. Due to land clearing, logging, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere 3 and the unpredictability of longer bushfire seasons – which has consistently been attributed to rising global temperatures 4 – the iconic

marsupials are currently facing unprecedented threats to themselves and their habitat. The koala was chosen to be a part of the design as both a symbol of Australia and to represent the continued efforts of many businesses and organisations to better protect and manage our forests in the fight against climate change.

Mindfulness

The third and final design in the collection depicts a large tree set against the backdrop of a beautiful setting sun. Sunsets are a continuous occurrence that can be seen from almost any city and are one of the most recognisable images in the world. Every morning sunlight is scattered by molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere making it difficult to distinguish during the hustle and bustle of the day, but when the sun reaches its lowest point at end of the day more rays can pass through the atmosphere – causing warmer tones to become visible and resulting in a sunset.

The silhouettes are of a large tree shadowing a singular figure who is admiring and contemplating that light in a moment of stillness – and all comes together in representation of mindfulness.

Sustain’s OzHarvest Collection displays an array of meaningful and powerful symbols that showcase the importance of sustainable action in Australia. Paired with sugarcane pulp lids that are both renewable and recyclable, the collection puts the solution into your hands.

Explore Sustain’s OzHarvest Collection Here

[2] Australian Agricultural and Grazing Industries Survey, 2016, ABARES; Catchment scale land use of Australia – update December 2020, ABARES; ABS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, 2019–20 (cat 7121).[3] Koalas. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/ facts/koala. cts on Bushfires. 2022, December. AdaptNSW. New South Wales Government.

AIP: Peak Professional Body for Packaging Education & Training in Australasia

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the peak professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia; helping to shape the careers of generations of packaging professionals – from packaging technologists to international packaging business leaders along with a host of people in associated disciplines – sales and marketing, purchasing, production and environment.

The AIP was founded in 1963 in response to a need for packaging technologists to interact and provide a professional identity for individuals within the packaging industry. Having served the industry for 60 years the AIP is the only professional body designed to provide professional and personal development to all levels of the packaging industry; educational offerings include the Diploma in Packaging Technology, the Certificate in Packaging, the Master in Food & Packaging Innovation, Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course, half-day training courses, conferences, technical forums, site visits, Influential Women’s Mentoring program, internship program and more. The AIP covers Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia. To find out more email info@aipack.com.au or www.aipack.com.au

Annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

Coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand.

PIDA Categories include: Food

• Beverage

Labelling & Decoration

• Health, Beauty & Wellness

• Outside of the Box

Accessible & Inclusive Packaging

• Domestic & Household

• Sustainable Packaging

• Marketing

Industry Packaging Professional of the Year

• Save Food Packaging

• Young Packaging Professional of the Year

• ABA Scholarships

• AIP President’s Scholarship

The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards, which are coordinated by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The AIP are the Member for Australia and New Zealand for the WPO. To find out more email pida@aipack.com.au