Our Expertise
PACKAGING SPECIALIST
Many business owners are surprised to learn that waste materials are not treated equally around the world.
Each country has different laws, recommendations, recycling facilities, and capabilities for treating different waste materials. There are even regional differences between Australia and New Zealand, and within European countries. This makes it even more complicated to select the best packaging type for your needs.
As a packaging engineer, the AWEN team is a trusted consultant to businesses in Europe, the UK, Australia, and South America. We have working, scientific knowledge of which materials can be recycled or reused in these countries. We also have strong relationships with a wide range of sustainable packaging designers and suppliers.
ENABLING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The current linear economic system of ‘take-make-waste’ is no longer viable for businesses, people or nature. With our extensive understanding of packaging materials, resources and design, AWEN believes that waste and pollution are design flaws. We draw on our extensive experience and knowledge to help business owners use innovative packaging materials, thoughtful design and new technologies to create products that can remain in use or be reinvented.
Our Credentials and Approach
AWEN adheres to industry-leading sustainable packaging guidelines in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. These include:
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
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EU Circular Economy Directive
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EU SUP Directive
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UK EPR and Reporting
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The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
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The Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) standards for recyclability
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SUP Bans across Australia
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Cradle-to-Cradle Framework
We hold official accreditation and registration with APCO, ARL, PREP and AIP.
How We Work
We have an initial meeting with you to understand your business, your products and requirements;
We start the Packaging Assessment by collecting packaging information from the supplier and understanding the current packaging and its challenges.
We review your packaging against the Packaging Guidelines relevant to your business.
We create a Sustainable Packaging Framework with a strategy and action plan for your organisation to take tangible actions.
We encourage regular reflection and review to maintain the highest environmental standards and stay aligned with the evolving packaging landscape.