Packaging Forum supports war on plastic waste
The country’s leading packaging member-based organisation is eager to work with Government to bring an end to plastic waste in New Zealand....
Working together
The Packaging Forum is a member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry.
We have the vision that by 2025, there is no packaging waste going to landfill in New Zealand. To achieve this, the entire packaging industry will need to work together to ensure the best commercial and sustainable solutions are found.
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What we do
ADVOCACY
We advocate for policy that achieves the highest sustainability outcomes
COLLABORATION
We collaborate to advance sustainable packaging research through design, innovation or introduction of alternatives
SOLUTION DESIGN & DELIVERY
We make it easy for members to do the right thing by investing in onshore solutions and recyclability labelling
PROMOTION
We promote solutions that enable all packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 or earlier
Our Solutions
We deliver practical solutions to steward packaging materials on behalf of our members.
Glass Packaging Forum
Helping to increase the quality and quantity of glass bottles and jars going back to the furnace. LEARN MORE
Soft Plastics Recycling
Can you scrunch it into a ball? Then you can recycle it through our programme. LEARN MORE
Public Place Recycling
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
Rigid Plastics Project
Not all rigid food and beverage plastic packaging can be recycled in NZ. Check out our project that aims to change that. LEARN MORE
We support
Solutions that are
- Circular
- New Zealand-based
- Industry-led
- Collaborative
- Include all stakeholders
Policies that
- Deliver the highest value sustainability outcomes
- Are evidence-based
- Focus on the full packaging lifecycle
- Maximise quality and quantity of materials
Latest news
Gisborne Selected for Technologically Advanced Recycling Bins
Smart recycling and rubbish bins are being introduced in Gisborne as part of a national campaign to reduce litter....
The Packaging Forum newsletter – Spring 2019
The Packaging Forum Spring newsletter...
