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On 1 June, the much anticipated launch of the Ecoporium by Ball & Doggett sustainable packaging platform will take place at an in-person event held at the Melbourne Museum. The event is free and tickets are available, but numbers are limited. A livestream option is available for interstate and international attendees.

"Sustainability is a natural part of conversation in all industries and increasingly across projects," says Zaidee Jackson, key curator of the platform and host of the event.

"To support our customers we at Ball & Doggett have proudly developed a new resource and invite you to join our launch and hear esteemed industry speakers who will shed light on sustainability, technology, innovation, and packaging. We welcome all of industry to the event."

Keynote Speakers: Amber Bonney, Edison Agency MD; Chris Foley*, APCO CEO; Kellie Northwood, PVCA CEO; Nerida Kelton, AIP Executive Director

*Chris Foley will address the current state of play regarding the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

Panellists: Asaf Weis, Vacupack Managing Director; John Bigley, Zipform Packaging CEO; Rowena Curlewis, Denomination Design CEO; Sally Williams, Choice for Life Founder

The panel will be moderated by Lindy Hughson, publisher of PKN, the media partner for ecoporium and the event.                 

What is ecoporium by Ball & Doggett?

  • An online resource for the packaging, print and design community developed through the lens of sustainability.
  • It drives the conversation and education to support brands and the packaging market, driving commercial decisions while aligning with sustainable outcomes.

Register here:

In person event:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ball-doggett-launches-ecoporium-by-ball-doggett-tickets-6267561936

LIVESTREAM Event link only:

https://livestream_ecoporiumbyballanddoggett.eventbrite.com.au

 

 

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