Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has been named a finalist for the 2024 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Awards, which will take place in Sydney in November 2024. The company is vying for the Improved Recycling System Award, a significant acknowledgment of its dedication to sustainability and recycling initiatives. It is competing against major industry players including AB Food & Beverages Australia Pty Limited, Circular Plastics Australia (PET), Asahi Beverages, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, and Henkel Australia Pty Ltd.
As the sole Fijian company nominated, WRFL’s recognition as a finalist highlights the impact of its sustainability efforts over the last thirty years. Amitesh Deo, founder of the Pacific Recycling Foundation and Director of WRFL, expressed the company’s enthusiasm about the nomination.
Deo stated, “It is an incredible honour for us to be recognised alongside some of the largest and most innovative companies in Australia. This nomination is not just a win for WRFL but for all of Fiji. We are proud to represent our nation on such a prestigious platform, showcasing the hard work and dedication we have invested in sustainability over the years.”
He further encouraged all Fijians to support WRFL as it showcases the country’s sustainability initiatives on a global scale. “This is a testament to the progress we have made in recycling and waste management. It is proof that small island nations can make a big impact in the world of sustainability,” he added.
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited has been a leader in the recycling sector for over three decades, promoting sustainable waste management practices and providing tangible recycling solutions that contribute to environmental, economic, and social improvements. The 2024 APCO Annual Awards promises to be a significant event, celebrating innovators and leaders from the packaging, waste, and recycling industries who are advancing sustainable packaging.