News and Events

News, Events and Webinars

Timeline

2023
October 4

‘UN Global Plastics Treaty’ Webinar

‘UN Global Plastics Treaty’ Webinar
APCO, as ANZPAC’s parent organisation, is an official endorser of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty. This webinar explains what the Treaty means and why it’s important for businesses. Watch here.
May 23

Announcing ANZPAC’s first Impact Report

Announcing ANZPAC’s first Impact Report

The ANZPAC Impact Report provides a valuable snapshot into the beginning of our journey as a connected region, measuring Member results against the 2025 ANZPAC Regional Plastic Targets.

March 2

The State of Reusable Packaging in Oceania (Member Exclusive)

The State of Reusable Packaging in Oceania (Member Exclusive)

This webinar provided insight to the main findings and recommendations from the ANZPAC reuse study and tangible examples from reuse experts on implementing reuse models followed by a Q&A panel discussion.

 

  • Please log into your Basecamp account to access this Member exclusive resource, please contact the ANZPAC Team if you do not have one established.
January 12

Plastics Communication Guide Launch

Plastics Communication Guide Launch

This publication has been developed to support ANZPAC Members to effectively communicate the need to use necessary plastic packaging appropriately and responsibly. By providing consistent and evidence-based messaging, this guide is designed to help cut through the emotion and confusion surrounding plastic, helping businesses have open conversations with staff, customers and stakeholders. Read here.

2022
July 20

‘ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025’ Webinar

‘ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025’ Webinar

This webinar outlines the approach required by key players across the entire plastics value chain to achieve the ANZPAC Regional Plastics Targets by 2025. Watch here.

July 12

‘A Whole of Society Response’ Webinar

‘A Whole of Society Response’ Webinar

Hosted by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and ANZPAC Supporter, SPREP, this webinar looked at a ‘whole-of-society’ approach to plastic pollution in the Pacific and how regional Non-State Actors are helping curb the plastics crisis and influencing change. Watch here.

2021
August 10

Announcing the ANZPAC Collective Action Group (ACAG)

Announcing the ANZPAC Collective Action Group (ACAG)

To ensure the whole region has an active voice in shaping and governing ANZPAC, a senior steering committee of industry experts has been established to oversee the program. We are proud to announce the successful applicants for the inaugural ACAG and thank everyone who took the time to apply. View the ACAG here.

June 16

‘Recovered Polymer Specifications’ Webinar

‘Recovered Polymer Specifications’ Webinar

 

This webinar discusses the new resource, a set of 12 industry-agreed standard specifications for recycled materials. Watch here.

May 18

‘The ANZPAC Plastics Pact Launch’ Webinar

‘The ANZPAC Plastics Pact Launch’ Webinar

This webinar showcases the launch of the ANZPAC Plastics Pact, where leading businesses, NGOs and governments from across the plastic supply chain and the region unite behind 2025 Targets to eliminate plastic packaging waste across the region.

Watch the launch here.

2020
November 16

Project Announcement

Project Announcement

Federal Government backs two new APCO projects under the product stewardship investment fund, the projects will be delivered under ANZPAC. Read the media release here.

March 3

The ANZPAC Plastics Pact Announcement

The ANZPAC Plastics Pact Announcement

 

Announcement of the ANZPAC Plastics Pact to tackle plastic waste crisis in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Read the media release here.