AIP May 2021 eNewsletter

AIP NEWS MAY 2021

AIP: PEAK PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR PACKAGING EDUCATION & TRAINING IN AUSTRALASIA

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Finalists Announced for 2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Somayeh Shirdel MAIP CPP becomes latest to attain the Certified Packaging Design (PIDA) Awards The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) are pleased to advise the finalists for the 2021 Professional (CPP) designation Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards Page 28

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Brad Hinds MAIP becomes latest Member AIP introduces New Beverage Training Course AIP provides 16 speakers from 4 countries for workshops at 2021 FoodTech PackTech Page 27

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Finalists announced for 2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR

2021 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) are pleased to advise the finalists for the 2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards.

Coordinated by the AIP, the annual PIDA Awards program has been 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 each of these 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 The PIDA Awards also sees finalists in a number of special awards including: 1. Marketing Design of the Year 2. Save Food Packaging Design of the Year 3. Sustainable Packaging Design of the Year 4. Young Packaging Professional of the Year 5. Industry Packaging Professional of the Year

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR Finalists announced for 2021 Australasian Packaging 2021 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Food category recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, within food packaging and processing including fresh, frozen or other.

Finalists are Blue Harvest Oyster Tray (BioPak), Bread Bag Closure ( Tip Top PACKAGING Bakeries), Brookfarm (O F Packaging), Chobani (PakPot), Culley’s Kitchen FOOD DESIGN OF THE YEAR NZ (Pact Group), Edgell Supa Crunch (Simplot Australia), George Weston FINALIST Foods (O F Packaging), Masterfoods Herbs & Spices (MARS Food Australia & Cormack Packaging), Nature’s Way SlimRight (Zipform Packaging), Oasis Spice Shaker (Oasis & qDesign Enterprises), Petzyo (O F Packaging), Southern Fresh Foods (N.A.V.I Co Global), SqueezePak ( Wellman Packaging) and The Collective (Pact Group).

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ANNOUNCEDPackaging FOR Finalists announcedFINALISTS for 2021 Australasian 2021(PIDA) AUSTRALASIAN Innovation & Design Awards PACKAGING

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 BEVERAGE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Beverage category 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 De Bortoli Petit Moscato (Cutler Brands), Flexi-Hex Sleeve & Pinch mailer system (MaCher Australia), PodPress Capsule System (REFLO), Schulz Organic Dairy (Rhima Australia), SIPP Instant (SIPP Instant), Cosmo Carrie (Sophisticated Cocktail Co), Yellowglen 50th (Cutler Brands).

BEVERAGE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

2021 HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Health, Beauty & Wellness category 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.

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Finalists are Chemist Depot (Production Packaging Innovations), Dove (Pact Group), Lovekins (Impact International), rPump (Zipform Packaging), Solveasy (EGO Pharmaceuticals), TRESemme (Pact Group), Vaccine Protector (Planet Protector Packaging).

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR Finalists announced for 2021 Australasian Packaging 2021 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Domestic & Household category recognises organisations that have designed innovative packaging and/or materials, packaging within domestic and household items, toys, stationery, gifts, clothing, garden equipment, decorating.

Finalists are Colgate Palmolive (Wellman Packaging), Cove (Natures Organics), Grab and Go shaker (Caps & Closures), IKEA (Packsize Australia), Surf (Pact Group), Telstra (Birdstone Collective & Telstra), Tui Made (O F Packaging), Worm Tech Bag (O F Packaging), Zero Co (O F Packaging).

DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

2021 LABELLING & DECORATION DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Labelling & Decoration category 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 Brookfarm (O F Packaging), De Bortoli Petit Moscato (Cutler Brands), Hemp Shack Counter Display (Pakko), Pana Organic (Zipform Packaging), UV22 QR Print (Danone SN).

LABELLING & DECORATION DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

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ANNOUNCEDPackaging FOR Finalists announcedFINALISTS for 2021 Australasian 2021(PIDA) AUSTRALASIAN Innovation & Design Awards PACKAGING

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 OUTSIDE OF THE BOX DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Outside of the Box category has been established for miscellaneous packs and materials that are not included in any other category.

Finalists are Curby soft plastics trial program (Nestle Australia, CurbCycle, IQRenew, Central Coast Council), Daisy Dam Covers (Sealed Air), rPump (Zipform Packaging), VentX Unico (Omni Group).

OUTSIDE OF THE BOX DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

2021 MARKETING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Marketing category considers not only primary packaging but also secondar y and ter tiar y packaging designs. This can incorporate the functionality of the pack, the aesthetic design and the outstanding visual appearance that makes the pack stand out on shelf, the premium and gifting style design, and/or unique and interactive communication tools on the pack.

Finalists are Cutri Fruit (N.A.V.I Co Global), KitKat ‘Give the Planet A Break’ wrappers & soft plastics promotional campaign (Nestle Australia), Oasis Spice Shaker (Oasis & qDesign Enterprises), Pana Organic (Zipform Packaging).

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MARKETING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR Finalists announced for 2021 Australasian Packaging 2021 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 SAVE FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Save Food Packaging category is designed to recognise companies that are working to minimise or prevent food waste from paddock to plate using innovative and intuitive design features that can contain & protect, preserve and extend shelf life; all the while meeting global sustainable packaging targets. This is a WorldStar Packaging Award category.

SAVE FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Finalists are Edgell Supa Crunch (Simplot Australia), George Weston Foods (O F Packaging), Junee Lamb (Sealed Air for CRYOVAC brand Total Bone Guard), Simson’s Pantry Wraps (True Foods & Result Group), Southern Fresh Foods (N.A.V.I Co Global).

2021 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR The Sustainable Packaging category 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.

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Finalists are Coles Hot Smoked Salmon range (Coles Supermarkets), Colgate DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST Palmolive ( Wellman Packaging), Cove (Natures Organics), Dairy Industry Sustainable Labelling Program (Labelmakers), Dove (Pact Group), Flexi-Hex Sleeve & Pinch mailer system (MaCher Australia), Kapiri Bros Tomato Punnet (BioPak), Linerless Closures for oil based dressings (Wellman Packaging) Lightweight Fliptop (Wellman Packaging), Lovekins (Impact International), Melbourne Coffee (Cyclpac), Nescafe Blend 43 Lid & Cap (Nestle Australia), NZ Post Jiffy Recycled Shurtuff (Sealed Air), Oasis Spice Shaker (Oasis & qDesign Enterprises), Blue Harvest Oyster Trays (BioPak), PodPress Capsule System (REFLO), Polyrok (Replas), Schulz Organic Dairy (Rhima Australia), SqueezePak sauce bottle (Wellman Packaging), Telstra (Birdstone Collective & Telstra), The Collective (Pact Group), Vaccine Protector (Planet Protector Packaging), VentX Unico (Omni Group), Woolworths Meat Tray (Woolworths Group), Zero Co (O F Packaging) and 1/6 Pallet Retail Ready Platform (CHEP Australia).

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ANNOUNCEDPackaging FOR Finalists announcedFINALISTS for 2021 Australasian 2021(PIDA) AUSTRALASIAN Innovation & Design Awards PACKAGING

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR

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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR Finalists announced for 2021 Australasian Packaging 2021 AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGING Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards

INNOVATION & DESIGN (PIDA) AWARDS

2021 INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR The Industry Packaging Professional of the Year category is designed to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding achievements and significant contributions by an individual currently working within the Packaging in Australia or New Zealand.

Finalists are Alan Adams MAIP, Sustainability Director- APAC, Sealed Air, Brendon Holmes, Managing Director, Caps and Closures and Graeme Lang, Group Technical Manager, Labelmakers.

INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST

2021 YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR The purpose of the Young Packaging Professional of the Year category 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 Australia or New Zealand.

Finalists are Azadeh Yousefi AAIP, Industrial Packaging Designer, Production Packaging Innovations, Caitlyn Richards Group Responsible Sourcing Manager, Coles, Jessica Ansell AAIP, Marketing Manager, O F Packaging, Nina Nguyen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pakko.

YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST

The 2021 Australasian Packaging & Innovation & Design (PIDA) Award winners will be formally announced virtually on the 25th and 26th of May. The PIDA awards are the exclusive feeder program for Australia and New Zealand for the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards with winners automatically eligible for entry into the 2022 WorldStar Packaging Awards competition.

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Brad Hinds MAIP

e AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome Brad Hinds MAIP, Executive Vice President, h Longchen Paper and Packaging, to the Institute and share a little bit about who he is and what he does in the industry. Please join with us in welcoming him to the AIP.

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

I joined the AIP to have the opportunity to attend Packaging conferences, access to industry courses and be kept up to date with the latest packaging trends and technology. The virtual site visits are a great initiative and I look forward to attending one in the future.

2. How long have you been in the industry?

What are your areas of expertise?

I have been in the paper based packaging industry for 27 years and have held many General Management and executive roles across the APAC region.

Brad Hinds MAIP Executive Vice President Longchen Paper and Packaging

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

I am currently the Executive Vice President of Longchen Paper and Packaging Company. I have been leading a number of Greenfield site builds and implementing digital manufacturing across the Asian manufacturing network along with developing and implementing a vertically integrated supply chain model across the organisation.

NEW MEMBERS

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

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Ronald Gardiner James Ng Xiaotian (Ron) Fan Madeleine John

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Angela Liodakis Mark Russell Sukhraj Singh Mark Beacham

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Australasian Recycling Label Program goes from strength-to-strength The Australasian Recycling Label Program (ARL Program) is continuing to soar in 2021, passing the 500th Member mark and welcoming a variety of new household brands.

As of March, more than 44 new organisations have already joined the ARL Program in 2021. Some of the businesses that will start their ARL Program journey by assessing their packaging recyclability using the innovative online Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal tool include: • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Northern Valley Packers • Straughton Group • Bluebird Foods Limited • Bostik Australia.

A range of organisations have also had their first ARL artwork approved and will soon have product packaging containing the label appearing on shelves to help their customers recycle correctly. Some exciting brands to look out for and support at the cash register include: • Paper Australia • lululemon Athletica Australia • Swisse Wellness • Nerada Tea In the past 12 months, 193 businesses have joined the ARL Program taking the total membership to 530.

Brooke Donnelly, CEO, APCO commented: “Congratulations and welcome to all of our new ARL Program Members.

This month the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) was a key focus of the Australian Government’s inaugural National Plastics Plan, with the innovative labelling program recognised as a key consumer recycling education tool. With the Australian Government committing to work with industry to apply the ARL on at least 80% of supermarket products by December 2023, there has never been a better time for Australian businesses to get involved.”

Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans MP, commented: "A huge congratulations to all of the new businesses that are doing their bit to make recycling easier by joining the ARL Program. The Australasian Recycling Label is a fantastic initiative that's endorsed by all Australian governments to help make recycling easier. Under the National Plastics Plan released in March, the Australian Government has committed to working with industry to see the ARL displayed on 80% of supermarket products by 2023. For anyone that hasn't yet joined up - what are you waiting for? I strongly encourage businesses of all sizes to get in touch with APCO today to find out more about the program and get started".

Sarah Chibnall, Group Director, Communications & Sustainability, H&H Group commented: "Brands have an important opportunity with their consumers, not just informing them of packaging materials but guiding them in how to dispose of the packaging after use. This is about being a responsible product organisation".

“H&H Group and our brands in Australia – Swisse and Biostime – are committed to designing products with material recovery at the end of life in mind. Working closely with APCO is key to helping us improve our efforts in this space. We see the growing willingness of consumers to recycle and wholeheartedly believe that a higher number of brands that providing ARL guidance leads to better environmental outcomes and reduced waste.

“ARL directions on packaging are an important part of the whole recycling system in Australia and play a key role in the positive reinforcement loop.”

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Latest Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Graduate

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e AIP asked the latest Certified Packaging Professional (CPP), Somayeh h Shirdel MAIP, Packaging Technologist, Re4Pack few questions about her career, packaging education and why the Cer tified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation is so important for the industry…

Q1: How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?

Somayeh: I have 14+ years of international experience in plastic part design/manufacturing for variety of packaging solutions and in specific for recyclable packaging toward reducing pressure on our environment and create a sustainable circular economy.

After graduation from university, I started my career with injection molding tool and part design with the use of 3D modelling software, SolidWorks and Moldflow.

Being thirsty to learn, having a chance to be in manufacturing environments and working beside knowledgeable colleagues, I achieved a sound knowledge of polymer science and plastic manufacturing processes such as injection/blow molding, profile and blown extrusion, thermal and adhesive lamination as well as part assembling and converting machines for stand-up pouches, form fill seal (FSF), Bag in boxes (BIBs) and other kind of packaging formats.

Somayeh Shirdel MAIP CPP My product design experience includes but is not limited to NPD for different kind Packaging Technologist of fitments and closures, intelligent packaging including extruded and laminated Re4Pack films. Identifying fit for purpose film solutions and sourcing more effective layers and additives for achieving optimum performance in terms of high barrier properties, improved seal strength, drop height, puncture and perforation forces, tear resistance, flexibility and heat/chemical resistance. I consider regulatory and compliance factors for food and pharmaceutical packaging and look worldwide for the most innovative providers of sustainable packaging and latest technologies in this sector.

Being a mechanical engineer, I have been actively involved in introducing new production lines, process control, laboratory tests and quality assurance services in specific for food/aseptic packaging, general troubleshooting and problem solving, cost reduction and more, during my career.

Q2: What made you apply for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation?

Somayeh: C PP is a global certificate that not only tests your theoretical knowledge of packaging but also, the practical experience and achievements in this industry. I believe that it says all after my name, and helps building trust for those clients, who reach me out for the first time.

Q3: How important is attaining the CPP designation to you as an individual?

Somayeh: Studying packaging technology and preparing for CPP exam, made me upgrade my packaging knowledge and learn lots of valuable information, especially in those area which I have less experience in, such as metal can and glass packaging. As a packaging technologist, it is absolutely important to have a worthwhile general knowledge of all aspects of packaging to be able to make mindful changes to a current packaging styles and processes.

Q4: How important is the CPP designation for the greater recognition of people in the packaging industry?

Somayeh: As I mentioned in above, being certified by global packaging authorities; helps industry to better trust and count on a packaging professional.

Q5: Were there any new learnings or takeaways that you gained from the experience?

Somayeh: The amount of gain and learning is invaluable, preparing for CPP test. It is less likely for a packaging professional to get master on all kind of packaging products as well as regulations and standards by experience. But a general knowledge on each aspects of packaging, knowing the terminologies and resources provide the tools needed for further investigations when you need to work on them. For instance, I have always been in charge of design the pillow bags for BIB applications, and my focus were always on the film properties when there was an issue at distribution or at consumer end. Now that I learnt more about corrugated cartons, I understood that I could make a high level of improvements by few amendments on boxes for more efficient and reliable distribution packaging.

Q6: What next for your career?

Somayeh: N ext in my career, would be exploring Packaging technology in different regions and be more involved in the Packaging community. If all goes well, the CPPL title would be the next adventure in years to come.

The Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation for the industry is offered exclusively through the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) in Australasia, the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation is the leading mark of excellence internationally and a must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement for packaging professionals. CPP credential demonstrates that a packaging practitioner possesses packaging knowledge, experience and skills to the degree that they deserve recognition as a true packaging professional; a cut above their peers. Contact the AIP today to find out how you can become a Certified Packaging Professional. info@aipack.com.au

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Trayak becomes AIP Gold Corporate Partner The SCORE module allows users to visualise trade-offs between environmental impacts and functional packaging attributes like damage rate, cube efficiency, etc.

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he AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome our latest Gold Corporate Partner Trayak.

Trayak is a software solutions and consulting company with a vision to mainstream sustainability. Trayak is well known for their EcoImpact platform which hosts the LCA solution COMPASS and add-on solution, SCORE. Every day the Trayak software is used around the world to help companies choose the best sustainable packaging strategy for them. Trayak’s mission is to make LCA simple & accessible to multiple stakeholders within the packaging supply chain.

The COMPASS solution is the pioneer and leader in screening LCA for packaging. COMPASS was originally developed for packaging by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) with a team of cross functional experts.

Let Trayak help you: •

Benchmark your current packaging portfolio

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Evaluate sustainability strategies for improving your packaging

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Calculate your material circularity indicator (MCI)

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Analyse alternatives early in the design phase

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Report to Walmart’s Project Gigaton

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Create data for your Corporate Sustainability Reports (CSR)

COMPASS is now the de-facto standard in the industry.

Trayak works closely with many organisations like the Climate Collaborative, the Pet Sustainability Coalition, and Walmart's Project Gigaton. sales@trayak.com www.trayak.com

Monash Uni students recognised for innovative design using leftover peanut husks in packaging

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t eam of students from Monash University has been recognised for their work developing new, innovative packaging.

Their design for using leftover peanut husks has won a global award for sustainable innovative packaging. The Australian Institute of Packaging entered seven Monash student teams into the global WorldStar Student Awards, where they represented Australian innovations from a field of over 300 submissions.

Rodney Heath is the business development manager at Monash's Food Innovation Centre, and he spoke to ABC NewsRadio's Thomas Oriti.

Listen to the full story here

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Relax. With Trayak, you have an innovative and trusted partner and an easy-to-use platform that makes sustainable package and product design simple, mainstream, transparent, and profitable. Let us get you started.

Our Software Portfolio Use Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to continuously monitor and improve your environmental impact of your products and packaging.

HOW CAN TRAYAK HELP? Baseline the environmental footprint of your current packaging using LCA Compare different sustainability strategies to reduce impact Perform tradeoff analysis between environmental and performance requirements Calculate the Material Circularity Index for your packaging Create data for your Corporate Sustainability Reports (CSR)s AIP NEWSLETTER MAY 2021

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AIP provides 16 speakers from 4 countries for workshops at 2021 FoodTech PackTech

The AIP and FoodTech PackTech ran a series of four sessions that covered a broad range of topics from leading packaging experts from across the globe. Attendees were able to learn more about Sustainable Packaging, Circular Design, Closed Loop Programs and Active and Intelligent Packaging.

The sessions were moderated by a New Zealand AIP member, Apoor v Mehrotra AAIP, Account Manager, Oji Fibre Solutions (NZ) Ltd. The AIP could not have managed to run this hybrid event with Apoorv's wonderful guidance and support.

The sessions were interactive, and attendees had the opportunity to ask questions of the virtual presenters.

Session 1: The Value Proposition of Active & Intelligent Packaging The speakers were Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Simon Jones (United Kingdom), SVP & Director Sales, EMEA & Oceania, EVRYTHNG, Stuart Lynch (United Kingdom), Process Development Scientist, Insignia Technologies and Michael Dossor MAIP, Group General Manager, Result Group.

Session 2: Sustainable Packaging Targets – Global, Trans-Tasman & Local The speakers were Prof Pierre Pienaar FAIP, CPP, President, World Packaging Organisation (WPO), Kelly McClean, Sustainable Packaging Project Manager, Food Stuffs News Zealand, Keith Chessell FAIP, Education Team, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Richard Manaton, Chief Operating Officer, GS1 New Zealand.

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AIP provides 16 speakers from 4 countries for workshops at 2021 FoodTech PackTech

Session 3: How to implement Sustainable Packaging Design Guidelines into your business and How to Design out Waste Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP, Education Coordinator, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Ben McCulloch, Product Manager - marPET®, Martogg Group, Deanne Holdsworth, General Manager C&I Sales – New Zealand, Pact Group and Alan Adams MAIP, Sustainability Director APAC, Sealed Air. Session 4: Reusable & Refillable Packaging Speakers were Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Brent Vrdoljak, Marketing Manager – Home Care, Natures Organics, Suzy Taguiam AAIP, Packaging Development Manager, BWX, Jean Bailliard, General Manager, TerraCycle Australia & New Zealand.

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Talkin’ Things and Result Group Partner in Australia to offer Affordable RFID Tags

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lobal smart packaging solutions provider, Talkin’Things recently announced it has partnered with AIP Corporate Partner Result Group, Australia’s premier supplier of innovative product packaging solutions, to provide brand protection to millions of Australian products, help brands deliver personalised consumer experiences and provide a host of benefits to the logistics industry.

This partnership brings world class, high quality design, development and manufactured RFID inlays that meet industry standards for low-frequency, high-frequency (NFC), and ultra-high frequency (RAIN RFID), at a price level previously unavailable for smart packaging technologies in Australia. “The cost to implement an RFID/NFC system has traditionally been very high,” said Michael Dossor, Group General Manager at Result Group.

“However, Result Group is offering a smart packaging system solution at a price level unseen yet in Australia and, we have a succinct plan in place to further reduce costs by 2025.”

The Talkin’Things suite of industry leading RFID and NFC solutions help customers track and provide visibility to transform the physical to digital, creating the data streams companies need to simplify operations, know more about their businesses, and empower their mobile workforces. The benefits for using RFID in logistics are numerous and scanning and inventory control is much faster with RFID than with other forms of management.

Dossor added, “RFID technology allows the brand owner to get real-time information about the products and assets in their entire supply chain. Retailers or manufacturers that have complex processes around product shipments,

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product receiving and product storage in warehouses can use RFID technology to locate, identify and track these products automatically, without requiring manual intervention. This, potentially creates significant value in the supply chain.”

RFID offers several advantages over barcodes. It can identify goods individually with a unique code, whereas barcodes can only identify product categories. Unlike barcodes, which must be read with a scanner pointed directly at the code, an RFID reader can pick up serial numbers from a distance – up to 6 metres away in some instances. It can read hundreds of codes in seconds, while barcodes must be scanned individually. They can also reduce the labour costs associated with reading barcodes.

“We are delighted to partner with Result Group in this unique market. Our partnership will offer a distinct advantage with high quality RFID products to all our Australian customers. We will make sure that due to this collaboration more Australian companies will be introduced to the benefits of RFID technology and be well advised in the implementation of the right products” says Marcin Pilarz, CEO of Talkin’ Things.

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Winner of the AIP iPad for 2021

Please join us in congratulating Tom Hart-Davies MAIP, Managing Director of Retailquip for being the lucky winner of the AIP iPad for 2021.

The AIP hopes that you enjoy the iPad!

The Latest issue of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Global newsletter is now available to read. Please click here to access the latest issue.

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Result Group launches FreshTag for perishables

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esult Group will be distributing the FreshTag time-temperature indicator (TTI) labels that signpost the freshness of food with easy-to-read colour codes.

FreshTag is a fully automated TTI that the company says is ideally suited to managing perishable products in supply chains, at retailers, and with consumers.

Result Group claims the FreshTag sensory label motivates changes in the behaviour of consumers and personnel who maintain chill chains, which leads to better temperature control.

Poor chill chain management within the supply chain and uncertainty about how long ago food packs were opened after purchase are a couple of the issues that Result Group says FreshTag labels can successfully address.

According to the company, FreshTag "assures the consumer" that the product was properly handled, and would indicate remaining shelf life, based on the actual time and temperature conditions experienced during distribution and handling.

Result Group says there are several benefits of deploying sensory labels that have earned the trust of supply and distribution chains – the produce retains its quality, and shelf life can be extended; losses to temperature abuse are significantly reduced; a fresher product is delivered to customers; there is reduced food wastage; and anyone can see the remaining product life easily.

In terms of stock management, Result Group says the process is simplified and standardised across the entire supply chain, and there is a better indication of real product life compared to date codes.

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According to Michael Dossor MAIP, Result Group GM, “It is the perfect method to resolve the need for a costeffective way to individually monitor the condition of products throughout the distribution cycle.

“And, at the same time, it provides consumers with much sought after information on product freshness.”

FreshTag labels are customisable and allow for calibrating the required time or temperature profiles to fit with a variety of fresh and perishable produce, such as fresh meats, cheese and vegetables, as well as time or temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products.

The tags can be used at various levels in the packaging chain, such as at the pallet, case or individual item.

Planet Protector joins forces with Pro-Pac Packaging

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lanet Protector Packaging (PPP) has signed a nationwide partnership with ASX-listed Pro-Pac Packaging (PPG) as exclusive Australian distributor for the Woolpack range of cold chain packaging solutions.

PPG is an international company, with a diversified distribution and manufacturing network throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The company provides a combination of product and service solutions for primary, secondary packaging, and tertiary packaging.

PPG supplies a wide range of products and services into most industry segments ranging from primary produce, food and food processing industries, agricultural, industrial and commercial markets, to warehousing and logistics, retail and FMCG markets. This made PPG a natural fit for PPP, which targets the food, seafood and pharmaceutical industries.

PPG CEO Tim Welsh says, “Pro-Pac Packaging is delighted to partner with Planet Protector Packaging as its exclusive Australian distributor."

Tim Welsh, CEO Pro-Pac Packaging (PPG): Delighted to partner with Planet Protector Packaging

“Pro-Pac Packaging recognises that sustainability is a priority for clients, consumers and businesses alike. We are committed to doing our part in making positive changes towards a sustainable future, creating better lives,” Welsh says.

“Pro-Pac Packaging is an innovative packaging company and delivers bespoke packaging solutions for clients and Planet Protector Packaging and its Woolpack product range is consistent with this. Our long-term distribution agreement sets a solid foundation for both parties to meet the needs of our clients and achieve our shared goals.”

“PPG’s market reach across the whole of the Australian mainland means Planet Protector Packaging will be able to bring its innovative insulated solutions direct to customers faster and with a significant reduction in transportation costs,” says PPP founder and MD Joanne Howarth.

The multiple award-winning PPP is a 2021 finalist in the ANZ region's peak awards program, the Packaging Innovation and Design Awards (PIDAs) for its Vaccine Protector solution, in both the Sustainability and Health, Beauty & Wellness categories.

As its name implies, the pack has been designed for the temperature-controlled distribution of frozen vaccines and medicines. It could not have come at a better time.

According to Bernadette Scarfe, head of Pharmaceuticals at PPP, “With huge disruptions to the global supply chain, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the immense challenges surrounding temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical distribution.”

“With reports emerging of vaccine wastage across the world, there has been an increased focus on alternate, superior distribution methods,” she adds.

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“The COVID-19 pandemic has reset the space for a sustainable global system and a 'green' recovery. Never has there been a better time for sustainable packaging and insulation to take the front seat in the pharmaceutical space,” Scarfe tells PKN. “Wool is one of nature's very best insulators, a biodegradable and renewable fibre that is at the centre of the Woolpack Vaccine Protector technology,” she explains.

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS PACKAGING DESIGN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Planet Protector Packaging's Vaccine Protector is a finalist in the 2021 Packaging Innovation and Design Awards.

“Scientifically proven for its environmental and performance credentials, wool is a proven performer even under Australia’s harsh conditions, keeping frozen vaccines safe during transit,” Scarfe says.

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MAY 2021 FOOD SA Collaborative Project Stage 1: The important role that packaging can play in protecting your product all the way through the supply chain WHEN: 11 May 2021 WHAT: Packaging is designed to ensure that a product is contained, preserved and protected all the way across the Supply Chain until it is purchased by the consumer. Packaging must also ensure the health & safety of the product and consumers, that product waste is kept to a minimum, the efficiency of the packaging can withstand the rigours of transport and the pack is designed with the lowest environmental impact. Packaging can also be described as a coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, warehousing, logistics, sale, and end use and holds many functions across the supply chain. Food packaging prevents contamination, allows food to be transported easily and extends shelf life. By participating in the three-stage program you will be able to learn more about the important role that packaging plays in extending shelf life, protecting the product and transport optimisation.

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WHEN: 12 May 2021 10.00 am to 11.00 am AEDT WHAT: The Martogg Group was founded in 1975 and has grown to become Australia’s largest privately owned polymer distribution, resin compounding and plastics recycling company. Martogg consists of five business units each specialising in core market segments; uniquely positioning the business to support a wide range of tailored customer needs across various industries.

Martogg’s LCM ‘Life Cycle Management’ Division is dedicated to providing businesses and brands throughout Australia and the world with an extensive range of recycled polymers both for industrial and in recent years, food contact applications.

Martogg LCM has recently joined forces with Sustainable Sally (former Brand Power presenter for over 20 years), a leading Sustainability Advocate. This new partnership provides a combined effort to bring awareness to the importance of the circular economy in Australia for converters, brand owners and consumers alike.

During the Virtual Tour Sustainable Sally and Martogg LCM are very proud to premiere a three part video series that will discuss the current state of the recycling industry in Australia, showcase the technologies involved, recycled polymers that are available and share the story of some great work already being done in this space.

This virtual tour, for AIP Members only, will showcase the capabilities of the Life Cycle Management Division and the LCM Team will be available to answer questions during the tour.

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MAY 2021 AusIndustry: Sustainable Packaging Design for SME’s Webinar: VIRTUAL WHEN: 13 May 2021 WHAT: T he AIP will walk through the principles of Sustainable Packaging Design & provide tips & step change ideas that your business can easily undertake. A number of local award-winning case studies will be showcased to provide Best Practice Examples for Circular, Sustainable & Save Food Packaging Innovations.

SPEAKERS: Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP Education Coordinator Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

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Packwine Expo & Forum 2021: Sustainable Packaging for the Wine Industry WHEN: 24 May 2021 WHAT: • Do you understand what the environmental impacts are for all of your products?

• Are you considering re-thinking your packaging to ensure that it is more sustainable?

• Have you recently audited all of your primary, secondary and tertiary packaging?

• Do you understand what Circular Design and Sustainable Packaging really means for your business?

• Where do Container Deposits fit within the overall picture?

• Do you know whether your packaging really is recyclable in Australia, or the countries in which you export to?

• What new innovations and designs are on the horizon?

If you are looking for answers on any of the above then we would encourage you to attend the webinar 'What does Sustainable Packaging look like for the Wine Industry."

SPEAKER: Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP Education Coordinator Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

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2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards: VIRTUAL Ceremony WHEN: 25 & 26 May 2021 WHERE: Via Zoom WHAT: Your are invited to virtually attend the announcement of the winners of the 2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.

DAY ONE - 25 May 10.00am to 11.30am Via Zoom Categories to be Announced: 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 PLATINUM PARTNER

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JUNE 2021 Choice Energy & AIP Webinar - Sustainable Business Practices 2021 and beyond: VIRTUAL WHEN: 2 June 2021 WHAT: Hear from Australian leaders in the packaging and manufacturing industries discuss their approach to sustainable business practices and how this ties in with industry and business targets.

In this specially curated webinar for AIP members, you’ll gain insights, learnings and opportunities you can directly apply to your business.

Who is this webinar for? - Directors, business owners, operations and sustainability managers. *=1

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Aleks Lajovic Managing Director, Impact International Education Director

Mark Jacobsen Managing Director, Replas (Repeat Plastics Australia P/L) Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Alan Gill Executive Director, Choice Energy

2021 WORLDSTAR GLOBAL PACKAGING AWARDS: VIRTUAL EDITION

WHEN: 9 June 2021 WHAT: WPO (World Packaging Organisation will host a virtual ceremony for the winners of WorldStar 2021. The ceremony will take place on 9 June 2021. During the ceremony, all winners of the 2021 edition will be announced, including WorldStar General Awards, Special Awards and WPO Life Time Achievement Award.

2021 GLOBAL PACKAGING FORUM: VIRTUAL EDITION The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with Informa Markets will be running the third Global Packaging Forum @ ProPak Asia 2021. The 2021 Global Packaging Forum will be run as a virtual edition and will be held over four days.

The AIP will be bringing expert speakers from across the globe to speak at these sessions.

WHEN: 15 to 18 June 2021 WHERE: Alongside ProPak Asia 2021 WHAT: Each session will bring together expert global presenters who will be discussing four topics:

15th - G lobal Packaging Forum #1 - RETHINK your packaging design 3.00pm to 4.30pm Bangkok GMT+7 (6.00pm AEDT)

16th - G lobal Packaging Forum #2 - REDUCE your packaging * = 1 .5 3.00pm to 4.30pm Bangkok GMT+7 (6.00pm AEDT) CPP PTS

17th - G lobal Packaging Forum #3 - RECYCLE your packaging PER SESSION 3.00pm to 4.30pm Bangkok GMT+7 (6.00pm AEDT)

18th - G lobal Packaging Forum #4 - REUSE your packaging 3.00pm to 4.30pm Bangkok GMT+7 (6.00pm AEDT)

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PROPAK ASIA 2021 WHEN: 16 to 19 June 2021 WHERE: B ITECC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) Bangkok, Thailand WHAT: The 30th International Processing and Packaging Exhibition for Asia, ProPak Asia, the regional’s number one international trade event for Food, Drink & Pharmaceutical Processing & Packaging Technology, is a part of ProPak exhibition series running across the globe – Myanmar, India, Philippines, Middle East & North Africa, Vietnam, and China.

AIP & ProPak Philippines Webinar - Circular & Sustainable Packaging Design: VIRTUAL WHEN: 23 June 2021 WHAT: The AIP, in partnership with ProPak Philippines will have a speaker at the Circular & Sustainable Packaging Design webinar.

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JUNE 2021 Planet Protector Packaging Virtual Site Tour: Members Only WHEN: 23 June 2021

10.00 am to 11.00 am AEDT WHAT: P lanet Protector Packaging is on a mission to eliminate polystyrene from supply chains across the globe. Planet Protector Packaging manufactures a disruptive product called Woolpack, that is made from 100% waste wool enclosed within a recyclable food grade wrap.

It is a sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable and home compostable alternative for shipping temperature-sensitive food, seafood, wine, pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals. Independent scientific tests regularly confirm that its performance is superior to that of polystyrene.

During this tour, attendees will hear the story of the development of the international award-winning Woolpack product and witness how it is manufactured and how the product is applied to a wide variety of goods that need to be shipped over very long distances with confidence.

Woolpack has won multiple awards including Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards and WorldStar Packaging Awards. *=1 CPP PT

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Joanne Howarth AAIP

Chief Executive Officer Planet Protector Packaging

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Sustainability Manager Planet Protector Packaging

Master of Food & Packaging Innovation Materials & Processes WHEN: 28 to 30 June 2021 WHERE: University of Melbourne WHAT: The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation is an inter-disciplinary degree that explores food processing, entrepreneurship and innovation in product and packaging design at an advanced level. The Master course is a joint initiative between the University of Melbourne and the AIP.

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JUNE 2021 Packaging in the Beverage Industry Training Course: VIRTUAL NEW COURSE WHEN: 30 June 2021 WHERE: Via Zoom WHAT: The new ‘Packaging in the Beverage Industry’ training course will provide the winning recipe in developing packaging to lead in the marketplace. The two key influencing factors on product & packaging are consumer preferences which too often are being addressed through NPDs and cost pressure to manage a successful P&L.

The training course is structured to create the decision making aspects from a commercialisation process. This course will focus on the requirements of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, a deep dive per chapter. These sections will include prototype testing regime, sustainable packaging guiding principles, QA testing details, shelf-life requirements, continuous improvement thoughts.

The role of packaging during this course is approached through an End-2-End review along the supply value chain.

Therefore, understanding manufacturing capabilities, a specific focus at the POS, packaging as the driving force in sustainability and the development of a long-term packaging strategy roadmap are the essential contents which will be addressed. External experts, graphics, literature sources & videos will be used for various chapters.

The key objectives of this training are:

•G etting captivated by defining packaging specifications, including filling technology, packing equipment and automated warehouse storage.

• Learning the basic requirements on primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

• Understanding the unique landscape of the beverage industry.

• Adopting an End-2-End approach in value stream mapping from raw material supplier to customer and consumer.

• Seeing how cost out and managing P&Ls converts into getting a green thumb and driving sustainability goals.

• B ecoming confident in setting a long-term packaging strategy roadmap without losing focus on short-term (quick) wins.

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Dr Martin Orzinski, MAIP Director Orzinski Consulting

+ Guest Speakers Anthony Druitt MAIP (CCA) & Michael Furlong (Universal Closures)

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JULY 2021 Master of Food & Packaging Innovation Materials & Processes WHEN: 1 to 2 July 2021 WHERE: University of Melbourne

Master of Food & Packaging Innovation Food Packaging & Design WHEN: 5 to 9 July 2021 WHERE: University of Melbourne WHAT: The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation is an inter-disciplinary degree that explores food processing, entrepreneurship and innovation in product and packaging design at an advanced level. The Master course is a joint initiative between the University of Melbourne and the AIP.

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JULY 2021 Replas Virtual Site Tour: Members Only WHEN: 14 July 2021

10.00 am to 11.00 am AEDT WHAT: The Replas Virtual Tour will take a look at the manufacturing and fabrication facilities of Replas and will explain the importance of The Pull Through Effect, implementing a Circular Economy, and why the TRACE Program is the next step for brand owners to take action against soft plastic waste.

With plastic use on the rise, we need to create a sustainable community that reduces, re-uses and recycles plastics. At Replas, we see waste as a valuable resource, and are part of making this world more sustainable. What is the environmental cost in not being involved in the circular economy? By re-thinking your selection and procurement to recycled plastic products, you become the true recycler. Everyone touches plastic and we must be more accountable and responsible if we are to drive demand for recycled plastic products.

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Foodpro WHEN: 25 to 28 July 2021 WHERE: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park WHAT: Foodpro is Australia’s leading food manufacturing event, showcasing design innovations, new technology and the latest in processing and packaging solutions.

Whether it’s through exhibiting at the triennial event, or taking advantage of the digital opportunities available, foodpro brings the food industry expertise to one place.

AUGUST 2021 Sealed Air Virtual Site Tour: Members Only WHEN: 4 August 2021

2021 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference: VIRTUAL WHEN: 17 to 18 August 2021 WHERE: Via Zoom Rethinking Packaging WHAT: The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be hosting a two-day virtual Design edition of the biennial Australasian Packaging Conference on the 17th and 18th of August. Bringing together a broad range of attendees from food, AIP Australasian Packaging Conference 17 & 18 August 2021 beverage, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries across Australia and New Zealand the 2021 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference will enable you to hear from local businesses who are busy making the step changes needed to ensure that all packaging is fit-for-the-future.

Following over 25 years of highly successful technical conferences, the 2021 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference will be designed to deliver a two-day educational program that will cover a broad range of topics relating to ‘Rethinking Packaging Design’ and will showcase award-winning innovative and intuitive materials and packaging that consider circularity, sustainability, technological advancements and more.

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AUGUST 2021 WOMEN IN PACKAGING FORUM: VIRTUAL WHEN: 18 August 2021 WHERE: Virtual WHAT: Now in its fourth year PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink will be hosting, in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) the highly successful Women in Packaging Breakfast Forum during the AIP Australasian Packaging Conference. The 2021 Women in Packaging Breakfast Forum is held each year with either the Australasian Packaging Conference or the AIP Packaging Technical Forum. The Women in Packaging Breakfast Forum is an event presented by PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

Australian Waste Recycling Expo (AWRE)

S E PT E M B E R 2 7 – 2 9 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

WHEN: 25 to 26 August 2021 WHERE: ICC, Sydney NSW WHAT: As the premier business event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, AWRE is where the best come together to join forces for a world of solutions towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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WHEN: 27-29 September WHERE: Las Vegas, Nevada WHAT: PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO will bring the packaging and processing world together like no other event in 2021.

• 900,000 net square feet of exhibits—in every hall of the convention center—buzzing with packaging and processing machinery in action.

• Educational sessions and discussions in several venues around the show floor connecting people and ideas.

• Pavilions focusing on solutions in the categories of containers and materials, confectionery, digital printing and reusable packaging Attend the one event that has it all! PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO will be the most comprehensive packaging and processing event this year.

NOTHING COMPARES TO LIVE, FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTIONS!

Be there and get your all-access pass to: New technology and full-scale machinery

Crossover applications from 40+ vertical markets

Sustainable solutions and materials

70+ FREE educational sessions

Invaluable in-person networking

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste REGISTER NOW FOR THE Learn about our health and safety commitment by visiting: packexpolasvegas.com/packready

$30 EARLY BIRD RATE! WHEN: 29 September 2021 WHAT: T he United Nations General Assembly designated 29 September as the International PACKEXPOLASVEGAS.COM | HCPELASVEGAS.COM Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). It was initiated by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and is one of the international days observed by the UN.

MOVED TO 2023 Interpack WHEN: 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.

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NOTHING COMPARES TO LIVE, FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTIONS! Be there and get your all-access pass to: New technology and full-scale machinery

Crossover applications from 40+ vertical markets

Sustainable solutions and materials

70+ FREE educational sessions

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Learn about our health and safety commitment by visiting: packexpolasvegas.com/packready

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Rethink Packaging Design: Use Less, Use Longer and Use Again Author

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

The AIP’s Nerida Kelton believes we are well overdue to start rethinking about how we design food and beverage packaging. Here, Kelton explains why.

2. optimise material efficiency; 3. design to reduce product waste; 4. eliminate hazardous materials; 5. use recycled materials; 6. use renewable materials; 7. design to minimise litter; 8. design for transport efficiency; 9. design for accessibility; and 10. provide consumer information on sustainability.

The goal of the SPGs is to integrate the Principles into the right business areas, to achieve the optimal outcomes for packaging functionality, and to collectively work to meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

Packaging designers need to implement SPG guidelines.

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s natural resources diminish, pollution and GHG emissions worsen, oceans and waterways are filling up with packaging waste and integral ecosystems are becoming irreparably damaged, the world has been put on notice that the time for talk is over.

The time has come to rethink the way packaging is designed.

This is an exciting time to take bold moves and rethink every aspect of how packaging is designed, used and ultimately provide long-lasting environmental value.

The change is being driven by consumers who want to see circular packaging that has designed out waste, is reusable, incorporates recycled content, is truly recyclable,

and all unnecessary packaging and problematic materials are eliminated form the product.

This significant societal behaviour shift is a green light for packaging technologists and designers to become more innovative and creative by the redesign of packaging to be circular and not follow the linear model of “takemake-dispose”.

Packaging technologists and designers can now design out waste at the beginning, to ensure the materials selected can be used repeatedly, are recyclable and regenerates natural systems.

A great place for packaging technologists and designers to start on their journey is by implementing

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the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPG’s) into their design processes.

The SPGs are a central part of the co-regulatory framework established by the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011 (the NEPM) and the Australian Packaging Covenant (the Covenant).

The NEPM and the Covenant state that the SPGs are to assist the design and manufacture of packaging that meets the sometimes conflicting demands of the market, consumer protection, as well as the environment.

The 10 Sustainable Packaging Principles that make up the SPGs are: 1. design for recovery;

• 100 per cent of all Australia’s packaging will be reusable, recyclable or compostable = SPG Principle 1: Design for recovery (reuse, material recycling or organics recycling) • 70 per cent of Australia’s plastic packaging will be recycled or composted = SPG Principle 1: Design for recovery (reuse, material recycling or organics recycling) • 50 per cent average recycled content will be included across all packaging = SPG Principle 5: Use recycled materials • Problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging will be phased out through design, innovation or introduction of alternatives. = SPG Principle 2: Optimise material efficiency = SPG Principle 7: Design to minimise litter

Packaging needs to be designed to reduce litter and have enough room on the label to inform customers about the sustainability of products.

The highest priority SPG principles are those included above that support the achievement of the four targets, i.e., design for recovery, design for efficiency, using recycled

materials, design for efficiency and design to minimise litter.

In other areas of the value chain, materials suppliers are working on innovative new

The 2025 guidelines state that all packaging needs to be compostable.

materials, and simplifying complex material structure. Brands are busy redesigning packaging and highlighting environmental improvements.

The recyclers are reviewing and expanding capabilities, with governments are funding new initiatives and the consumers are embracing the changes.

A systemic approach to circular packaging design can deliver significant environmental impact reductions including a lower carbon footprint, feedstock derived from fossil fuels, in the use of virgin materials and packaging waste to landfill.

“It’s called the circular economy It’s a new way to design, make, and use things within planetary

boundaries. Shifting the system involves everyone and everything: businesses, governments, and individuals; our cities, our products, and our jobs. By designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems we can reinvent everything.” – Ellen Macarthur Foundation Consumers look at packaging differently now, so too should packaging technologists and designers.

This is an exciting time to be designing packaging and those that design circular packaging will know that they have made a difference for generations to come.

Have fun rethinking your packaging designs and remember use less, use longer and use again. F

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Reusable & refillable programs: a positive step to minimise environmental footprint for brands Words by Nerida Kelton

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ith consumers demanding retailers and brands reduce their use of unnecessary packaging on products a shift has occurred with more and more reusable and refillable programs being trialled across the world. Many retailers and brands are trialling the reuse model to determine whether consumers truly are prepared to change their buying behaviour to become more sustainable.

Whilst reusable and refillable programs are receiving positive feedback in other categories such as domestic, household and cosmetics, the food models may present more barriers, particularly around perceptions of health, safety and hygiene. How retailers and the partner brands communicate the messaging is paramount to the success of the reuse model for food categories.

Loop: a new waste-free and reusable way to shop One of the most innovative global programs for reusable and refillable packaging is Loop; a first-of-itskind service from global recycling organisation TerraCycle. The model is designed to create a zero-waste

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environment whereby retailers, packaging suppliers, brands and consumers work together to effectively minimise unnecessary single use packaging.

The Loop program enables products to be delivered to a consumer’s home in zero-waste packaging that has been designed in partnership with the brands. Some of the food brands that are partnering with the program include Nestle, Burlap & Barrel, Danone, Nature’s Path Organic, Häagen-Dazs, International Harvest and Reinberger Nut Butter and Puretto.

How does Loop work in a retail environment?

The customer purchases the product and initially pays a 100% refundable deposit to ‘borrow the returnable packaging’. Once consumed, Loop collects the empty packaging from the household and ensures that the packaging undergoes a rigorous hygienic cleaning process specially designed for its category and product type. Loop returns the cleaned packaging to the manufacturer who refills the product ready for repurchasing and continuing the

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‘loop’. The deposit is refunded when the customer no longer requires the product.

The Loop packaging is designed to be durable, reusable, and refillable and as an alternative to single-use packaging. The packaging design has taken into consideration design functionality, end-of-life, use of recycled content, reusable materials, and a recycling methodology for all solutions. To achieve the environmental benefits the Loop program packaging also needs to achieve the required number of return trips/usage. This is a critical design aspect to balance the additional environmental factors (CO2/energy/ water) that will be incurred with the extra packaging weight, transport, and cleaning involved. A Life Cycle Assessment will be important in determining the best packaging formats to ensure that the packaging can be recycled at its end of life.

The Loop program is now available in France (Carrefour), the United States (Kroger and Walgreens) and the United Kingdom (Tesco) and Canada (Loblaws). Programs are coming soon across Japan (AEON), Australia (Woolworths) and Germany.

Häagen-Dazs reusable double-walled steel canister.

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Refillable Häagen-Dazs right to your door Nestlé, in partnership with Loop, have developed a reuse model that enables consumers to enjoy HäagenDazs in reusable packaging. Deliveries are made to the consumer’s front doorstep in customised, durable packaging that is then collected, cleaned, refilled and re-used. HäagenDazs has designed a reusable doublewalled steel canister that keeps the ice cream at optimal condition during transport and consumption. The canister design ensures that when opened, the ice cream melts more quickly at the top than at the bottom of the container. The canister is then sent back to a facility for cleaning and reuse.

In-store refill stations and sustainable stores In recent times there has been an encouraging shift in the retail environment where a broad range of brands are trialling in-store refill stations. In-store refill stations are convenient for the customer and are another means of minimising unnecessary packaging in the retail aisles.

Asda trials new sustainability store In late 2020 Asda, in the United Kingdom, opened a trial sustainability store in Middleton, Leeds. During the trial, customers were able to choose from more than 30 packaging-free product lines from refill stations. They include Kellogg’s cereals, PG Tips tea bags, Quaker Oats porridge and Vimto cordial. Asda also made some of its own-brand pasta and rice lines available in a packaging-free format.

Nestlé refill stations to help customers reduce their use of single use packaging In May 2020 Nestle announced a pilot program in three stores in Switzerland for in-store refill stations for soluble coffee. Customers can bring in their own reusable Nestle jars and conveniently refill their coffee.

The user-friendly system created in

In 2019 Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative introduced its research on Reuse Models. The research highlights six ways that reuse can bring significant benefits to both users and businesses: 1.

Cut costs 2. Adapt to individual needs 3. Optimise operations 4.

Build brand loyalty 5. Improve user experience 6. Gather intelligence.

The Ellen Macarthur Foundation has developed Four Reuse Models that can help deliver a superior user experience.

Refill at Home This model is when users refill their reusable container at home (e.g., with refills delivered through a subscription service. This model works particularly well for e-commerce as the online interface enables communication of an integrated solution and at the same time there is no competition for shelf space from products sold in standard packaging.

Refill on the Go This model is when users refill their reusable container away from home (e.g., at an in-store partnership with MIWA, also enables customers to have digital access to product information such as shelf life and ingredients.

Another form of reusable packaging is to provide an attractive and durable pack to replace single-use packaging.

This packaging design concept will be particularly important where current packaging formats are not recyclable. A prime example of this is trigger spray packs, where the current multi-components trigger sprays make them difficult to recycle. The ‘refill option’ for the reusable pack is achieved by providing a lightweight recyclable refill pack.

Murray River Organics launched in 2020 a Muesli range in the Reusable PET canister. MRO is examining opportunities to develop recyclable refill packaging to ensure their

dispensing system). This model requires a physical store or dispensing point, which makes it better suited to traditional retail outlets and urban environments. In low-income markets, the model can accommodate customers’ needs for small quantities at affordable prices without relying on single-use sachet.

Return from Home This model is when packaging is picked up from home by a pickup service (e.g., by a logistics company). This model is suitable for e-commerce as the pickup of empty packaging can be combined with the delivery of new products.

It is particularly well suited for urban areas with reduced travel distances between deliveries.

Return on the Go This model is when users return the packaging at a store or dropoff point (e.g., in a deposit return machine). This model is widely applicable as it can substitute most single-use packaging without changing the fundamental purchase situation.

‘reusable’ canister can also be a ‘refillable’ canister. A refill pouch can be one way that food products can counter negative perceptions of health, safety and hygiene issues.

It is encouraging to see so many retailers and brands trialling the Reuse Model and working with their customers to find out how the world can collectively eliminate unnecessary single use packaging pollution.

I look forward to seeing consumers embrace these programs so that we can head towards a zero-waste world.

Nerida Kelton MAIP is Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Vice President – Sustainability & Save Food – World Packaging Organisation (WPO). f

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