Blogs
Brookfarm first to market with kerbside recyclable pouch packaging
March 1, 2021
O F Pack client Brookfarm have always been environmentally-conscious, from the way they grow produce to the quality ingredients used in their muesli and granola products.
O F Pack Announce Joint Venture With One Paper Laverton To Form O F Resource Recovery
February 18, 2021
O F Packaging take our role in sustainability very seriously, having spent much of the past 24 months researching and developing better packaging alternatives to the market that would still provide their main purpose of product protection and safety. These alternative products have now been launched and enjoyed great success over the past 6 months.
AIP Australasian Packaging Conference 2020
October 27, 2020
Featuring 62 speakers from 9 countries, the 2020 AIP Conference will include four days of presentations, information sessions and virtual meeting rooms.
O F Pack Update for August 2020 COVID-19 Stage 4 Restrictions- Melbourne, VIC.
August 6, 2020
In response to the latest Stage 4 restrictions put in place by the Victorian Government, O F Packaging would like to update our customers and suppliers on behalf of all our divisions.
Health and Wellness Trends for 2020
May 8, 2020
The health and wellness sector continues to grow in 2020, with the unexpected impact of COVID-19 shifting the focus of personal health and hygiene away from more aesthetic aspect of our bodies towards our real physical health and longevity.
Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs): How it works and why soft plastics are a challenge.
April 22, 2020
Until quite recently, people have disposed of their garbage and recyclables with little after-thought about what happens to this material. With current concerns surrounding waste in our environment, alongside other sustainability issues such as climate change, the public have become more aware about their waste and a majority of people are looking to have less negative impacts.
Plastic Hate & The Media
April 22, 2020
We’re at a place in time where people are more inquisitive than ever in regards to where products come from, what they are made of, and what happens to them after they’ve fulfilled their purpose. In many places around the world, we see people paying more and more attention to these questions and their answers, with many wanting to make informed decisions in order to contribute positively and ethically in the modern world. When people obtain their information from the popular media, it can cause a great issue. These outlets over-sensationalise information and don’t always provide a whole view, but instead aim to elicit strong responses from their audience- often biased towards the negative.
Novel- Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2020
Our business has been following this issue closely, and has acted proactively to implement sound strategies in order to mitigate both health and commercial risk, ensuring our processes continue with minimal impact.
Single-Polymer Recyclable Film Pouch Made In Australia
February 17, 2020
Fetched Co. is a new business highlighting the need for convenience for today’s pet food owner. During the subscription service a carton of dog food can be ordered online and then delivered in perfectly portioned pouches that are convenient and easy to use….
PIDA 2020 Finalist: Food Packaging Design
February 14, 2020
The three shapes were of a BBQ (BBQ Steak Jerky), a Bourbon bottle (Bourbon Beef Jerky) and a truck shape (Premium Biltong).
The use of brightly coloured artworks with windows, allowed for customers to see the product they are purchasing and is eye catching with its glossy finish.
The Evolution of Commercial Promotional, Gift & Holiday Packaging
December 5, 2019
Since the middle of the twentieth century and the rise of modern consumerism, brands have utilised key holidays (even created their own) to promote their products. With limited-edition and themed packaging now utilised not only for traditional holidays like Christmas and Easter, but for a wide variety of social and sporting events, packaging has evolved from the notion of mass-produced designs using traditional plate printing, to incorporating unique artwork, personalisation, and the use of digital printing to create smaller volumes for special occasion packaging.
National Recycling Week 2019- Australian Government Commits to the Big Picture.
November 11, 2019
Better late than never:
The Australian Environment Ministers met last week to establish a timeline for banning export of our waste and moving towards a local solution by mid-2022. The plan will not only save us over $2.5 billion, but create hundreds of new jobs and finally see our country taking care of its own waste and investing in innovation.
Brookfarm first to market with kerbside recyclable pouch packaging
March 1, 2021
O F Pack client Brookfarm have always been environmentally-conscious, from the way they grow produce to the quality ingredients used in their muesli and granola products.
O F Pack Announce Joint Venture With One Paper Laverton To Form O F Resource Recovery
February 18, 2021
O F Packaging take our role in sustainability very seriously, having spent much of the past 24 months researching and developing better packaging alternatives to the market that would still provide their main purpose of product protection and safety. These alternative products have now been launched and enjoyed great success over the past 6 months.
AIP Australasian Packaging Conference 2020
October 27, 2020
Featuring 62 speakers from 9 countries, the 2020 AIP Conference will include four days of presentations, information sessions and virtual meeting rooms.
O F Pack Update for August 2020 COVID-19 Stage 4 Restrictions- Melbourne, VIC.
August 6, 2020
In response to the latest Stage 4 restrictions put in place by the Victorian Government, O F Packaging would like to update our customers and suppliers on behalf of all our divisions.
Health and Wellness Trends for 2020
May 8, 2020
The health and wellness sector continues to grow in 2020, with the unexpected impact of COVID-19 shifting the focus of personal health and hygiene away from more aesthetic aspect of our bodies towards our real physical health and longevity.
Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs): How it works and why soft plastics are a challenge.
April 22, 2020
Until quite recently, people have disposed of their garbage and recyclables with little after-thought about what happens to this material. With current concerns surrounding waste in our environment, alongside other sustainability issues such as climate change, the public have become more aware about their waste and a majority of people are looking to have less negative impacts.
Plastic Hate & The Media
April 22, 2020
We’re at a place in time where people are more inquisitive than ever in regards to where products come from, what they are made of, and what happens to them after they’ve fulfilled their purpose. In many places around the world, we see people paying more and more attention to these questions and their answers, with many wanting to make informed decisions in order to contribute positively and ethically in the modern world. When people obtain their information from the popular media, it can cause a great issue. These outlets over-sensationalise information and don’t always provide a whole view, but instead aim to elicit strong responses from their audience- often biased towards the negative.
Novel- Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2020
Our business has been following this issue closely, and has acted proactively to implement sound strategies in order to mitigate both health and commercial risk, ensuring our processes continue with minimal impact.
Single-Polymer Recyclable Film Pouch Made In Australia
February 17, 2020
Fetched Co. is a new business highlighting the need for convenience for today’s pet food owner. During the subscription service a carton of dog food can be ordered online and then delivered in perfectly portioned pouches that are convenient and easy to use….
PIDA 2020 Finalist: Food Packaging Design
February 14, 2020
The three shapes were of a BBQ (BBQ Steak Jerky), a Bourbon bottle (Bourbon Beef Jerky) and a truck shape (Premium Biltong).
The use of brightly coloured artworks with windows, allowed for customers to see the product they are purchasing and is eye catching with its glossy finish.
The Evolution of Commercial Promotional, Gift & Holiday Packaging
December 5, 2019
Since the middle of the twentieth century and the rise of modern consumerism, brands have utilised key holidays (even created their own) to promote their products. With limited-edition and themed packaging now utilised not only for traditional holidays like Christmas and Easter, but for a wide variety of social and sporting events, packaging has evolved from the notion of mass-produced designs using traditional plate printing, to incorporating unique artwork, personalisation, and the use of digital printing to create smaller volumes for special occasion packaging.
National Recycling Week 2019- Australian Government Commits to the Big Picture.
November 11, 2019
Better late than never:
The Australian Environment Ministers met last week to establish a timeline for banning export of our waste and moving towards a local solution by mid-2022. The plan will not only save us over $2.5 billion, but create hundreds of new jobs and finally see our country taking care of its own waste and investing in innovation.