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SUSTAINABILITY
2018 WINNERS’ LIST:
■ CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND FASHION
Redback Boot Company
■ ELECTRONICS
Kyocera Document Solutions Australia
■ FOOD AND BEVERAGE Campbell Arnott’s Australia
■ PACKAGING MANUFACTURER Detmold Packaging
■ PHARMACEUTICAL Amgen Australia
■ HOMEWARES
ACCO Brands Australia
■ TRANSPORT & AIRLINE Qantas Airways
■ CHEMICALS AND AGRICULTURE LyondellBasell Australia
■ TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Joint) Telstra Corporation &
SingTel Optus
■ LARGE RETAILER Super Retail Group
■ MACHINERY AND HARDWARE Tasman Sinkware
■ PERSONAL CARE
Integria Healthcare (Australia)
■ LOGISTICS CHEP Australia
THE WINNING COMPANIES OF THE FOUR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:
■ SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING EXCELLENCE
Detmold Packaging
■ OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Australian Postal Organisation
■ OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING OPERATIONS
CHEP Australia
■ OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PACKAGING DESIGN Campbell Arnott’s Australia
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Positive change
Detmold, Campbell Arnotts, Australia Post and CHEP were among the top winners at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation awards announced in Sydney in late August. Lindy Hughson reports.
September-October 2018
UBLIC awareness of packaging waste is at an all-time high. Media channels are giving extensive coverage space to the single-use
plastic bag debate, the China Ban, and the crisis of plastic waste in our oceans. At the same time, governments
and brand owners both here and abroad are pledging commitment to the much-laud- ed 2025 target – with the aim to make all packaging 100 per cent reusable, recyclable or compostable by this date.
Against this backdrop, an awards event to recognise organisations making signifi- cant progress in sustainable packaging de- sign, recycling initiatives and product stew- ardship programs is both fitting and well-timed.
On 29 August in Sydney, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) celebrated the achievements of 14 Australian organisations from a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, transport, technology, hospitality and pharmaceutical at its annual awards evening. Some of Austra- lia’s most recognised brands were on the list, such as Qantas, Campbell Arnott’s, Telstra and Optus.
Brooke Donnelly, APCO CEO said: “All of the winners and finalists of the 2018 APCO Awards have demonstrated that no matter where their business sits within the packaging supply chain, there is always the opportunity for positive change.
“With the 2025 target now in focus, indus- try collaboration and innovation have never been more important. This is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of organisa- tions that are leading the way in making this target a reality,” Donnelly said.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Packaging manufacturer Detmold Packaging took out the coveted Sustainable Packaging Excellence Award, commended for its inno- vation and collaboration with customers and researchers to work towards sustainable packaging. GM Marketing and Innovation for the Detmold Group, Tom Lunn, said the award was testament to Detmold Group’s on- going commitment to sustainability.
“The Group is proud to be the first packag- ing company to win this award.” ■
CLOCKWISE: Brooke Donnelly, APCO CEO, congratulates all finalists at the awards celebration.
Campbell Arnott’s
won Outstanding Achievement in Packaging Design at the APCO awards. Liza Vernalls (left) receives the award from APCO chair Sam Anderson, along with colleagues Andrea Steen (second from right) and Angela Yi.
Tom Lunn, Group GM Marketing & Innovation Detmold Packaging accepts the highest achievement accolade, the coveted Sustainable Packaging Excellence Award, from APCO chair, Sam Anderson.
Planet Ark’s CEO Paul Klymenco engages with guests at the awards event in Darling Harbour.


































































































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