Sustainable Solutions

The worldview of our industry has changed significantly from what it was when National Resources was founded more than 35 years ago. Today more and more companies understand the commitment we must make to ensuring our industry is focused on sustainability.

Serious about Sustainability

The National Resources team is serious about the impact our work has on the environment, and we want to ensure that our work is contributing to a sustainable future for this industry and the people who are part of it.

Commitment to Sustainability

So, what does our commitment to sustainability mean?

• It means that in line with our continual focus on sourcing the highest quality products, we’re also paying attention to the focus our global suppliers have on the sustainability of their materials and products.
• In many regions, there are now emerging standards that clearly define the extent to which materials or products are sustainable and designed for a circular economy. In the EU, these include Recyclass and CEFlex.
• This can be evident in their R&D investment around new manufacturing processes or creating more sustainable materials, as is reflected with partners such as Constantia, Cuki Cofresco, Mondi, Holmen Iggesund and GreenChoice by Wipak.

Monitoring our Supply Chain

We are also continually reviewing and monitoring our supply chain’s commitment to an increased focus on sustainable goals across their production processes. An example of that is the investment being made by one of our largest metals suppliers, Mingtai out of South Korea, who are focused on improving their carbon footprint.

Australian Packaging Covenant

The Australian Packaging Covenant has set ambitious targets for sustainable packaging practices by the year 2025. These targets apply to all packaging made, used, and sold in Australia , as we accelerate towards these targets, we engage in collaborative efforts with our strategic manufacturing partners to innovate and create materials that will move us forward to a circular economy.

There are now very significant shifts taking place in the Australian packaging industry through the Reforming Packaging Regulations, which we are monitoring closely. This includes the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 (RAWR Act) which is now Federal legislation and provides the legal framework for how Australia manages many products throughout their lifecycle.

Similarly, the European Commission has recently introduced new EU rules on packaging and packaging waste, including design and waste management.

Sustainable Packaging Solutions

At National Resources, we partner with some of the world’s leading sustainability innovators.  Our global partners are at the forefront of the developing sustainable products across varying substrates which encompasses environmental innovation for today and beyond.  We are committed to sourcing and supplying the most suitable sustainable packaging solutions for your business.  See below for our current sustainable packaging solutions or contact us to find out these products could suit your product application.