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Mun Australia Pty Ltd proudly announces its outstanding achievements in packaging sustainability, earning the “Leading” performance level in the 2024 APCO Annual Report. This recognition underscores Mun Australia’s commitment to environmental stewardship and its proactive measures to foster a circular economy for packaging in Australia.
About APCO:
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a co-regulatory, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. APCO collaborates with businesses, government, and industry to implement sustainable packaging practices, aiming to keep packaging materials out of landfill and retain the maximum value of these materials within the local economy. Each year, APCO members submit an Annual Report and Action Plan, detailing their progress and commitments towards sustainable packaging.
Key Highlights of Mun Australia’s APCO Successes:
Strategic Integration of Sustainability:
– Developed a comprehensive strategy incorporating the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPGs).
– Achieved full board-level integration and regular internal communication of packaging sustainability goals.
– Actively engaged with external stakeholders on environmental impacts and promoted industry-wide sustainability initiatives.
Sustainable Design and Procurement:
– Conducted thorough reviews of 100% of packaging against SPGs.
– Optimised material efficiency in all packaging, incorporating principles like recovery design, material reduction, and use of renewable and recycled materials.
– Ensured packaging efficiency from production through to transport and accessibility.
Recycled Content Utilisation:
– Implemented policies to incorporate recycled materials across all packaging and products.
– Achieved significant use of recycled content in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging, alongside other purchased items.
Enhancing Recoverability:
– Designed 76% of packaging to be fully recoverable at end-of-life.
– Explored opportunities for reusable packaging solutions and improved data accuracy regarding recoverability.
Effective Disposal Labelling:
– Ensured 68% of packaging featured clear on-pack disposal instructions to guide consumers.
– Focussed on improving labelling accuracy to enhance consumer participation in recycling efforts.
On-Site Waste Management:
– Established comprehensive recycling programs for materials including paper/cardboard, soft and rigid plastics, glass, and metals.
– Set ambitious targets to divert 99% of on-site waste from landfill, reinforcing a strong internal culture of sustainability.
Elimination of Problematic Materials:
– Phased out single-use plastic items such as lightweight shopping bags, fragmentable plastics, and certain types of EPS and PVC packaging.
– Participated in community clean-ups and Business Clean Up Day to actively reduce litter and its environmental footprint.
Mun Australia’s APCO success story is a testament to its unwavering dedication to sustainability. As a leader in the packaging industry, Mun Australia sets a benchmark for others, driving forward the vision of a greener, more sustainable future.
For more information on Mun Australia’s sustainability initiatives, visit our website: https://munglobal.com.au/the-mun-story/social-responsibility/
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