Early bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, taking place from 6-7 May at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Organised by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP), this biennial event welcomes packaging professionals from Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia.
This year's theme is 'Reimagine Packaging Design'. Attendees can look forward to plenary sessions, panel discussions, and breakout sessions with over 70 speakers. The spotlight will be on the Mandated National Packaging Design Standards, exploring ways to align packaging with the 2025 National Packaging Targets while ensuring they’re design-ready and recyclable.
Key topics to be tackled include:
- The transition to mono materials
- Cutting back on chemicals of concern like PFAS
- Eliminating non-recyclable materials such as PVC and oxo-degradable plastics
- Boosting the use of recycled content
Other discussions will address packaging 'empty-ability', weight reduction without compromising product protection, and ensuring recyclability through kerbside and alternative pathways.
The conference will also delve into extended producer responsibility, eco-modulation for kerbside collection, and advancements in chemical and advanced recycling. International case studies will be shared to showcase best practices in on-pack labelling and consumer education.
Adding to the excitement, the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards will take place on the first evening, with all delegates receiving a ticket to the gala dinner.
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