For several years now, Novo has been a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO). A federal Governments initiative to collectively join with other Australian organisations to manage the environmental impacts of packaging in Australia.
OUR STAND IS TO:
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Regularly engage external stakeholders on our packaging's environmental impacts see Our Supplier's Assurance).
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Include a commitment to achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets.
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Regularly share packaging sustainability goals with suppliers, customers, and internally.
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Develop a strategy with goals and targets for packaging sustainability that aligns with the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPGs) or equivalent.
ACTIONS TO DATE INCLUDE
Providing our consumers with environmental options of a nonwoven reusable tote or paper bag.
Introduced the use of recycled materials from landfill in some of our product ranges. High-volume product range is now using a canvas bag that has been made from landfill.
Currently phasing out the packaging on our "shoe care" range with recycled materials.
Novo Projects Team are working with suppliers and contractors who are committed to incorporating recycling and end-of-life materials and processes into their design and production practices.
Started our journey on recycling end of life product from our DC with UPPAREL | Leading the Change for the Next Generation
We are continually monitoring our environmental impact and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint
OUR SHOE BOXES ARE NOW FULLY RECYCLABLE
We've taken a significant step toward sustainability by ensuring that every component of our shoe boxes can be recycled. This includes the paper inside the box as well as the stuffing, so you can feel confident knowing that each part of the packaging has been carefully designed to minimize environmental impact.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
OUR SUPPLIER'S ASSURANCE
Novo holds our suppliers to high standards to ensure all products are made in workplaces that respect human rights, follow ethical practices, and consider environmental impacts. Our evolving Supplier Code of Conduct must be signed before production begins and is monitored for compliance. View it here.
