Australian Packaging Covenant
The Australian Packaging Covenant, formerly the National Packaging Covenant, is an agreement between the packaging industry and governments concerning the environmental impacts of packaging.
Packaging Complaints Hotline
The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) has a Packaging Complaints Hotline - just call 1300 30 80 30.
The Complaints Hotline covers any packaging made, supplied or used by APC signatories. There is also a Complaints Form available on the APC Website. The APC has committed to responding to queries within three working days. If the packaging does relate to an APC signatory, that signatory will have to respond to you directly within 20 days of receiving the complaint from the APC.
This complaints process provides a mechanism for Local Government and the community to provide feedback to those producing products regarding the suitability of their packaging.
For more information, visit the www.packagingcovenant.org.au call the Hotline, on 1300 30 80 30 or email PCK-LINE@packagingcovenant.org.au.
WALGA Signs the Covenant
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) signed the Covenant on 1 November 2005. The decision was finalised following negotiations which addressed the Association's concerns regarding Representation and the Cost of Participation. WALGA, through the Municipal Waste Advisory Council (MWAC) will represent the interests of Local Government on the Covenant Council. MWAC has developed an Action Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Covenant. The Action Plan is available here.
Other Links
Australian Packaging Covenant Website, click here
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, click here
Boomerang Alliance (an environmental campaigning organisation), click here
Reports, Proposals and Evaluations Related to the Covenant - click here
Covenant History - click here