Australia Post has announced that 100 per cent of its plastic satchel range are to be made from recycled content by 2021.
Executive General Manager, Community and Consumer of Australia Post, Nicole Sheffield said the commitment underlined Australia Post’s drive toward a sustainable future.
“Australia Post continues to incorporate sustainable design principles in the development of our packaging, as we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, non-renewable resource use and water consumption,” Ms Sheffield said.
“As online shopping grows, Australia Post is focused on reducing the quantity of non-recycled packaging that moves through our network.”
She said the announcement followed the launch of the Post Office’s first recycled plastic satchel in December 2019.
“The new satchel is made of recycled plastic, sending a clear signal to the market that major Australian brands are committed to eliminating the use of virgin plastic across our packaging supply chain,” Ms Sheffield said.
“Australia Post aims to provide a range of packaging options for its customers that meet their needs and expectations.”
She said Australia Post had been a signatory of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) since 2005, joining other major businesses and Government to set the ambition to achieving national packaging targets.
She said since the launch of its Environmental Action Plan in 2018, Australia Post had been incorporating sustainability principles in the design and production of its packaging.