Opal is delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist for the APCO Awards 2022
Opal has been shortlisted as a finalist for the APCO Our Packaging Future Awards 2022 in the category of End Market Leadership for the Opal Dunnage Solution.
Opal has been shortlisted as a finalist for the APCO Our Packaging Future Awards 2022 in the category of End Market Leadership for the Opal Dunnage Solution.
Opal’s Dunnage Solution is a column-like corrugated structure that was created to limit product movement during the container transportation of meat exports with our customers and meat processors in mind. Our dunnage solution helps with supporting and reducing product spoilage and food waste which can be costly for meat and food processors.
The dunnage solution is made using corrugated cardboard that consists of 64 per cent Kraft paper and 36 per cent recycled cardboard content. As a fully recyclable product, our solution positively impacts the environment through the reduction of waste in landfill.
Opal’s Dunnage Solution is a more sustainable option compared to the other market solutions that are constructed from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) material, which is not ideal from a sustainability and recyclability perspective at the point of destination where it is disposed of in landfill.
Another key societal benefit of our dunnage solution is that it contributes to the achievement of the following 2025 APCO National Packaging Targets:
Opal is proud to have been recognised as one of the finalists for the APCO Our Packaging Future Awards 2022 in the category of End Market Leadership for the Opal Dunnage Solution.
This year, 55 organisations have been recognised for their achievements in sustainable packaging, and their dedication towards achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets across 28 awards.
About the Our Packaging Future Awards
The Our Packaging Future Awards highlight innovation and leadership from members in sustainable packaging education (industry and consumer-facing), improved collection and recycling systems, and end-market development. The Awards were self-nominated, with the impressive range of submissions assessed against three key pillars of innovation, accessibility and impact
About the APCO Awards
The APCO Awards celebrate the achievements of the leaders in sustainable packaging – those organisations and individuals who embody the very best of what the industry in Australia has to offer as we all work towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets and the development of a true circular economy for sustainable packaging.
Opal has been shortlisted as a finalist for the APCO Our Packaging Future Awards 2022 in the category of End Market Leadership for the Opal Dunnage Solution.
The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDAs) finalists across 12 categories have been announced! Opal has been recognised as a finalist for three Opal produced products across four categories.
Partnering with Dan Murphy’s for their new wine delivery subscription service, Dan Picked, the team at Opal has designed and created an innovative and robust Australian made, 100 per cent recycled and recyclable wine box.
Opal showcased a range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions and technologies at this year’s AUSPACK 2022.
Opal Paper & Recycling’s Operations Technical Team at the Botany Mill used their combined skills to precisely fold sheets of 100 per cent recycled brown paper that’s also recyclable to build origami Christmas trees.
Opal’s exhibit at the recent Hort Connections was a great success and popular with attendees eager to learn more about our sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions.
Opal Specialty Packaging worked with Fererro AU/NZ and Mix Agency to bring an activation for Nutella instore across Australian supermarkets. Our industrial design team worked closely with the client to make sure these high impact displays fitted perfectly into shippers for easy transport and modular assembly across all store configurations.
Opal is committed to creating smart solutions, and has developed a range of unique and recyclable products to address the issue of returning to work safely in these challenging times. Locally manufactured, lightweight and easily assembled, Opal’s COVID-19 range provides practical solutions to support social distancing and personal protection requirements.