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Matt de Jongh is a passionate forester and advocate for sustainable forest management, championing the environmental, social, and economic benefits of responsibly sourced forest and wood-based products. With a deep belief in wood as the ultimate renewable material, Matt brings a practical and policy-driven perspective shaped by years working across both operational and strategic roles—particularly within regional and rural communities. His career has been grounded in understanding how policy decisions affect people on the ground, and he is known for building strong, collaborative...
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Matt de Jongh is a passionate forester and advocate for sustainable forest management, championing the environmental, social, and economic benefits of responsibly sourced forest and wood-based products. With a deep belief in wood as the ultimate renewable material, Matt brings a practical and policy-driven perspective shaped by years working across both operational and strategic roles—particularly within regional and rural communities. His career has been grounded in understanding how policy decisions affect people on the ground, and he is known for building strong, collaborative...
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In this ecoporium conversation, Zaidee Jackson sits down with Tim Sykes, Brand Director of Packaging Europe, to discuss the evolution of the Sustainable Packaging Summit and its role in shaping global dialogue on packaging. Together, they unpack the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), what it means for innovation, compliance, and circularity, and how Australia can learn from Europe’s approach. Tim Sykes is the Brand Director at Packaging Europe, the leading media platform for the international consumer packaged goods value chain. He has been with the organisation...
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Sustainable packaging isn’t about trends — it’s about purpose. Contain Design Studio focuses on fit-for-purpose solutions that protect products, reduce waste, and align with APCO guidelines. They challenge brands to move beyond greenwashing and create packaging that’s not only beautiful, but truly recyclable, reusable, or compostable — all the way from concept to curbside. Brittney Wheeler is the founder of Contain Design Studio, a product development and packaging design studio based in Melbourne. A strong focus and commitment to ethical and sustainable manufacturing. After the...
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Sustainability for Kids was founded in March 2022, with the aim to educate younger generations on how to make the switch to a more sustainable living. Founder and Sustainabilty Specialist Anhely Millán ensured their approach not only helped kids to learn about sustainability but helps to protect and improve the environment where they spend majority of the day, meaning the school, before and after care, or vacation programs. By helping these institutions to be more sustainable as well as implementing sustainable actions, the aim is for kids to follow sustainable behaviours to a point that it...
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An insightful conversation with Sip & Banter and MCC Label Australia centres on the importance of collaboration between brand owners and suppliers, Jo and Amy will share insights into the materials selection and production process, and reveal the strategies used to ensure the brand’s message stands out in a competitive market. Jo Shanahan - Co-Founder/Distiller & Chaos Co-Ordinator Jo is the co-founder, distiller, and all-round doer of things at Sip & Banter Distillery - a small business where wearing multiple hats isn't just a necessity, it's part of the adventure. ...
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Wausau Coated Products, Inc., headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive products, label materials, and custom coating technologies serving a wide variety of markets. Founded in 1981, Wausau Coated has established itself as a flexible manufacturer that responds quickly to today's rapidly changing demands. The company’s founding principle, "The difficult we do today, the impossible takes a day or two longer," continues to be its core philosophy. Wausau Coated excels in manufacturing high-quality roll and sheet label materials for a variety of end uses....
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Dr Stijn Billiet, Vice President Global Sustainability and Michael Patterson, National Sales Director join Zaidee Jackson in an in depth conversation on our MCC sees the world of labels! The trio explore a broad range of topics including the process of developing a sustainable label solution for a customer, global supply chains, innovations, trends and technology. They unpack the question: What is better, compostable or recycle? Insights are shared on how MCC navigates the conversation with their customers in terms of government legislations along with a dive into what are customers priorities...
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Pippa Corry Founder and Director of Philo & Co delves into the evolving role of sustainability within the Australian brand and agency sector. Pippa shares how brands are responding to the upcoming national packaging targets, how brands manage current and future state of data integrity and the role it plays in reporting. Pippa Corry is the Founder of philo & co, a sustainability and circular economy consultancy that specialises in packaging design, brand strategy and communication for FMCG brands and design agencies. With over 15 years’ experience in the creative industry, Pippa has...
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"The essence of what they will be asking of all of us is to ensure that the packaging that you put onto the marketplace is optimum for its intended purpose, key word being optimum." Keith Chessell and Ralph Moyle from AIP: Australian Institute of Packaging, Join Zaidee Jackson in an invaluable addition to our ecoporium Interview series with poignant information to be shared. The conversation brings to light a brief overview on the 2025 National Packaging Targets and Sustainable Packaging design principles, and what it will mean for you and your business. We explore the change in buying...
info_outlineA fantastic discussion with the original influencer, Sally Williams. A respected and trusted presence in the Australian market, Sally shares her journey of advocacy in the sustainability arena. Her influence and insights on consumers and how they see brands through the lens of impacting change is expressed with the passion and intention that makes Sally successful in her quest.
Sally Williams first appeared on our TV screens well over 25 year ago, well known and respected as the Brand Power Lady. The trusted voice has promoted everything from muesli bars to washing detergent. Her engaging and considered approach has been the secret of commercial success for both the series and the brands it promoted.
An opportunity to make a significant career change along with the way she lived was actioned. Along with this change in direction came a change in name. The Brand Power lady has made the transition into “Sustainable Sally” — a fierce and trusted advocate for the sustainability movement within Australia, driving conversations in boardrooms, on stages, and podcasts, empowering industries to act.
“Working within the circular economy is as much a mindset as it is an objective and, like any major transformation exercise, it requires stakeholders at every level to be part of the vision and work towards its implementation.” shared Sally.
Sally now works closely with an expanding range of B2B and B2C clients—in the sustainable sector—as presenter/spokesperson, ambassador and moderator covering recycling, FMCG, packaging, waste management, construction, renewables to name a few.
Notably Martogg announced their partnership with Sally as a leading sustainability advocate. This partnership is a combined effort to promote Martogg’s Australian Made range of recycled polymers. Sally has recently launched “Choice for Life” a media/advertising content platform available to brands who are making a dedicated contribution to sustainability with their products and services.
Resources & References
https://www.sustainablesally.com.au/
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