Ball & Doggett has introduced a new sustainability platform – ecoporium.com.au. This online educational and information forum will offer insight into the Australian packaging market in driving commercial decisions that align with sustainable outcomes. Key features of this platform will include interviews, articles and a product index that showcases sustainable materials within labels and packaging portfolios.
A launch event took place at the Melbourne Museum hosted by Zaidee Jackson, National BDM, Sustainable Packaging, Ball & Doggett. As the driving force behind this initiative, Zaidee expressed her pride as a distributor in providing a valuable resource that centres around sustainability and materiality in Australia.
Ball & Doggett had the support of key industry professionals to share insights in their area of expertise, including Chris Foley, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)’s CEO who discussed Australia’s approach to a circular economy. He was joined by a panel of distinguished keynote speakers, including Kellie Northwood, CEO, The Print & Visual Communication Association of Australia (PVCA); Amber Bonney, Managing Director, Edison Agency; and Nerida Kelton, Executive Director, The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); along with panellists John Bigley, CEO Zipform Packaging; Rowena Curlewis, CEO Denomination; Sally Williams, Founder Choice for Life; and Asaf Weis, Managing Director Vacupack.
On the launch day, three key associations – the Printing & Visual Communication Association (PVCA), Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), and The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) – came together for the first time.
The event attracted more than 300 guests from various locations worldwide, including Australia, New Zealand, London, Finland, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, and India. Both in-person attendance and livestream participation added to the event’s success.
With the recent release of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) review on the 2025 Targets, the need for proactive action and urgent decision-making by brands in this arena has become evident. The focus is now on driving education and supporting the packaging industry to ensure a sustainable future. Emphasising collective efforts and a shared economy of information, the newly launched educational resource by Ball & Doggett aims to provide an information resource dedicated to sustainability so that targets and roadmaps can be achieved.
The ecoporium platform will offer an extensive range of podcasts, articles, research and insights from industry experts, all aimed at reducing environmental impacts. It includes a comprehensive product index along with ecoaudit questions and answers to assist and collaborate with industries on their sustainability journeys.
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The launch of Ball & Doggett’s new sustainability platform – ecoporium.com.au
