Design for Sustainability (D4S)
Approximately 70% of the environmental, social and financial impacts of a product are locked in at the design phase. Well-considered design is therefore crucial in achieving sustainable products. This is commonly referred to as design for sustainability (D4S).
PACIA's “D4S with Plastics” program provides the necessary strategies and resources to help you to achieve sustainable design. It also highlights the crucial role of collaboration between the design sector and industry. "D4S with Plastics" is a joint project between Sustainability Victoria and PACIA.
Quickstart Publications
The Quickstarts provide D4S strategies and technical information to achieve sustainable plastic products.
D4S Toolbox
Regulations, standards, guides and resources relating to D4S with plastics.
News and Case Studies
Hear about D4S in the news. Share your D4S story.
Featured Article
PACIA National Plastics Recycling Survey
The 2011 PACIA National Plastics Recycling Survey is now available. PACIA commissions yearly independent national surveys on consumption, use and recovery of plastics in Australia, as part of our strong commitment to action by industry...more...more
Annual Reports
The 2010-11 Annual Report is now available. Every year PACIA produces an Annual Report that showcases the past years achievements in Industry Advocacy, Sustainability Leadership and Member Services, supported by our Strategic Partnerships. ...more
Business Toolkit
Your members only one-stop-shop. The Business Toolkit provides the critical information and resources that you need on a day to day basis. ...more
Media Centre
Industry welcomes chemical security consultation process
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association and the Australian chemistry industry has welcomed the release by Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon of a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on Chemical Security...more...more
COAG hotspot productivity reforms gone cold
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has expressed concern at the lack of meaningful progress relating to chemicals and plastics regulatory reform under the National Partnership Agreement to Deliver a Seamless National Economy...more...more
Ten years of data shows growth and opportunity for Australian plastics recycling
The plastics and chemicals industry has welcomed the release of the tenth consecutive national survey showing record high recovery and recycling for plastics in Australia....more
