The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the Entrepreneurs’ Programme are inviting eligible SMEs to participate in their Sustainable Packaging SMART Project, which focuses on improving a business’ sustainable packaging practices.
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme has developed a Sustainable Packaging SMART Project for eligible SMEs with revenues between $1.5 million to $100 million ($750,000 eligibility for Northern Australia).
This will provide access to industry networks, expert resources, and up to $20,000 (matched) grant funding to progress a business’ sustainable packaging goals, and increase its capability to meet the 2025 sustainable packaging targets.
The Project also offers up to 12 months direct individual business assistance, along with collective, peer group knowledge, and skill development activities.
“Sustainable packaging ultimately ensures that the design provides the lowest possible environmental impact, compared to existing or conventional packaging,” said Nerida Kelton, executive director of the AIP.
“Sometimes achieving the lowest possible environmental impact can be challenging, particularly when balancing various environmental criteria with other functional and commercial considerations. This support will help you to navigate the new ways packaging needs to be designed for your business.
“Businesses are turning to sustainable packaging for many reasons, including to meet the 2025 targets, corporate social responsibility, reducing their carbon footprint, reducing unnecessary packaging and waste, increasing sales, and because retailers and consumers are demanding it as a key global movement.”
Each event will be hosted online via Zoom, and while these events are focused on regions, eligible businesses are encouraged to register an EOI from anywhere in Australia.
Region: Western Australia
Date: Wednesday 31 August 2022
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm AWST
Region: New South Wales
Date: Wednesday 14 September 2022
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm AEST
Register your interest and qualify for this project here.
