June 2, 2021
Grants help clean up NZ’s act
The Packaging Forum’s recent grant funding round attracted some excellent applications, with four projects being awarded a total of $29,500 in funding. ...
February 26, 2021
Membership fees and work programme update
We are pleased to let you know that fees for The Packaging Forum remain the same for the financial year beginnging 1 April 2021, and will be invoiced in early April....
February 4, 2021
Clear need for co-ordinated action on compostable packaging
A recent survey of by The Packaging Forum shows that between them they have completed over 100 compostable packaging projects in the last five years....
February 1, 2021
Packaging Forum litter reduction project funding up for grabs
The country’s biggest packaging industry organisation is offering funding for projects which aim to reduce litter in New Zealand....
December 22, 2020
APCO partners with The Packaging Forum to improve soft plastic recycling in New Zealand
The Packaging Forum’s Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme recognised as approved alternative destination under the ARL Program....
December 16, 2020
2020 – it’s a wrap!
Read our wrap up of the highlights of The Packaging Forum's advocacy, product stewardship schemes and activity during 2020....
December 7, 2020
Submissions to Gov on plastic phase out proposals
Submissions have been made on behalf of members regarding the Government's proposed plastic phase out proposals....
December 2, 2020
PPRS helping improve the recycling score at sports venues
While sports venues don’t operate every day, when there is an event it can often generate a significant amount of recycling and rubbish....
December 2, 2020
Public place recycling up and down the mountain
Making recycling and proper disposal of waste in the public space easy and intuitive is the primary focus of the Public Place Recycling Scheme....
December 2, 2020
Public recycling boost for district health boards
The Public Place Recycling Scheme not only helps councils, venues and other organisations provide access to recycling and rubbish bins, but district health boards too....