AIP NSW members recently had the opportunity to learn about the Australian Recycling Label and the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) at an afternoon Technical Lounge. Speakers included Paul Klymenko Chief Executive Officer, Planet Ark Environmental Foundation and Jackie Smiles MAIP, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Blackmores Ltd.
In August 2015, Planet Ark launched the Australian Recycling Label, with Blackmores being the second business to adopt the label on its products to help its consumers to do the right thing. Importantly the ARL is underpinned by evidence, which is obtained from the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal, or PREP, that was developed by GreenChip and Planet Ark with the support of the APC.
The attendees at the Technical Lounge had many questions for the two speakers and walked away with greater understanding of the tools available to them. The AIP would like to thank Planet Arc, GreenChip and Blackmores for coordinating this wonderful event.