Workshop 1: The Whole Recycling Package, 8.30 am to 12.35pm

This workshop is designed to provide you with an understanding of the types of packaging materials available that really are recyclable in Australia and the most appropriate options for your business. Topics include:

Overview of recyclable packaging in Australia, including current methods of recycling available in Australia
Compostable materials
Soft plastics and flexible packaging
What you need to know about single-use plastics now
Packaging material and industry trends
Circular packaging design

The 2025 national sustainable packaging targets and what you need to know to get there from here.

Workshop 1 includes: site tour of YCA Recycling facility* and lunch.

YCA Recycling address: 16-20 Johansson Road (cnr Cormack Road and Johansson Road), Wingfield

Workshop 2: Product Identification, Track and Trace, and Labelling for Food and Beverage Packaging, 12.40pm to 4.00pm

This workshop is designed to provide you with practical guidance on how to select the right label type for the right packaging material, and better understand how active and intelligent packaging solutions can fit into your business. Topics include:

Identifying the right label material for your product category and packaging type - including inks, adhesives and requirements for the product supply chain
Active and intelligent packaging
Supply chain product identification requirements

Workshop 2: includes presentation from VISY and ProQure and lunch.

Who is this event for?

These workshops are open to South Australian-based food and beverage manufacturers and producers and Service Providers involved in packaging supply to the food and beverage industry. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. This event is designed for attendance in-person however the opportunity to purchase a recording will be made available following the event.

Car Parking available on ML2 and ML3 area (see map below).

This workshop is proudly presented by Food South Australia and the Australian Institute of Packaging.

Registrations are closed

Packaging unpacked for food and beverage