New Zealand has been working to lead the way in ensuring the packaging sector plays its role in sustainability. That is where The Packaging Council of New Zealand (PAC.NZ) fits in. It represents companies operating across the packaging supply chain, with members contributing approximately $20 billion to the economy.
The Council and its members advocate for a lifecycle approach to packaging and start with the fundamental principle that good packaging design prevents more waste than it creates. A lifecycle approach optimizes the overall environmental impact of packaging and the Packaging Council has been at the forefront of promoting and educating on the role of packaging and how it contributes to a sustainable society balancing the three pillars of planet, profit and community.
Recycling remains Kiwis' tangible contribution to preserving and protecting the clean, green image of New Zealand. With over 90 per cent of Kiwis having access to either kerbside or drop-off recycling facilities we have wide-spread, mature collection facilities for post-consumer packaging material. PAC.NZ members are committed to providing innovative solutions to maximise the collection of post-consumer packaging materials.
