The Packaging Forum is a member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry.
We have the vision that by 2025, all packaging in New Zealand will be reusable, recyclable or compostable. To achieve this, the entire packaging industry will need to work together to ensure the best commercial and sustainable solutions are found.
We advocate for policy that achieves the highest sustainability outcomes
We collaborate to advance sustainable packaging research through design, innovation or introduction of alternatives
We make it easy for members to do the right thing by investing in onshore solutions and recyclability labelling
We promote solutions that enable all packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 or earlier
We deliver practical solutions to steward packaging materials on behalf of our members.
We have three voluntary product stewardship schemes accredited by the Ministry for the Environment.
Helping to increase the quality and quantity of glass bottles and jars going back to the furnace. LEARN MORE
Can you scrunch it into a ball? Then you can recycle it through our programme. LEARN MORE
Love NZ by using our colourful recycling and rubbish bins in parks, sports centre and towns around NZ and Be a Tidy Kiwi. LEARN MORE
Technical Advisory Groups
Our technical advisory groups are made up of members with specialist knowledge and other experts.
They address challenges and possible solutions for particular material streams, as well as well as the issue of litter.
Looking at compostable standards and infrastructure solutions.
Working on end of life solutions and contamination challenges.
Investigating a labelling system that’s simple for consumers and widely recongnised.
Coordinating litter abatement activities across all types of packaging waste.
New Zealand-owned and run food box company and Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme member Woop has rolled out their ‘Back to Base’ product stewardship programme across all of their delivery areas....
Taranaki residents will be able to recycle their soft plastics for the very first time, with collection bins being made available at Countdown Hāwera, Stratford, Spotswood, New Plymouth Central, The ...
The Packaging Forum has appointed its Independent Chair, Rob Langford, as the inaugural CEO....
