Helping forward-thinking brands adopt circularity

Services for
brands

We guide brands through the nuances of circularity and sustainability in the FMCG landscape.

Brands face mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices driven by rising expectations and constantly evolving regulations. Yet, understanding the intricacies of packaging legislation, the benefits of circular design, and how to manage regulatory risks can feel overwhelming.

At philo & co, we support brands of all sizes.

Circularity Simplified Toolkit

Crafted over a decade within the industry, philo & co's Circularity Simplified Toolkit guides each project and tailored package towards transforming circular thinking into action.

Creative & inclusive collaboration

Circular models, materials & measures

Regenerative mindsets
& leadership

Responsible design
& communication

Packaging Strategy

Craft a comprehensive packaging strategy that enhances sustainability, ensures authenticity, and drives true circular outcomes.

There are many factors that determine the impact of packaging. Together, we create a strategy that outlines clear goals and recommendations for your brand to eliminate, refine or redesign your packaging while ensuring your claims are authentic and substantiated.

Key outcomes

Leading circular economy, circular design and sustainability training with practical tools.

Development of an action plan to eliminate, refine or redesign packaging to reduce impact and achieve your packaging goals.

Clear understanding of your competitive space, current impacts and risks within your category.

Recommendations to substantiate sustainability claims and improve on pack communication.

Development of packaging design principles and goals.

A communication strategy to authentically engage with your team, suppliers and customers.

Many brands opt for our Tailored Advisory for ongoing guidance as you implement circularity.

  • "philo & co have been amazing to work with- Pippa is incredibly thorough. We would highly recommend philo & co to others looking to audit their packaging and work toward a circular framework for their business."

    Alysha Hack - Managing Director, Peggy Sue

Sustainability Strategy

Strategically adapt to rising sustainability expectations and commit to positioning your brand as a force for good.

Tailored to FMCG brands, our process embeds circularity and sustainability into your organisation. We elevate your sector relevance, align with sustainability agendas and craft a clear action plan to minimise your negative impacts. By the end of the process, your brand will confidently meet expectations delivering responsible outcomes for your business and industry.

Key outcomes

Leading circular economy, circular design and sustainability training with practical tools.

An understanding of your current impacts and an action plan to work towards your goals.

Prioritised environmental, social, environmental and governance issues relative to your business.

An authentic and clearly defined positioning outlining why sustainability and circularity is important to you and how you intend to use your brand as a force for good.

Clearly defined vision, goals and measures for progress.

A communication strategy to authentically engage with your team, supply chain and customers.

Many brands opt for our Tailored Advisory for ongoing guidance as you implement circularity.

Tailored Advisory

Customised support tailored to your brand’s needs in circular design and sustainability.

Understanding that every brand’s journey is unique, we offer agile and strategic expertise. Whether you want to understand your role in driving the circular economy or need support to prepare for growing sustainability industry expectations, we meet you where you’re at.

Ways in which we can support you:

  • APCO compliance and PREP assessments

  • Packaging design review & recommendations

  • Packaging impact and recyclability analysis

  • Circular packaging ideation & innovation workshops

  • Systems thinking & mapping workshops

  • Packaging legislation compliance

  • Sustainability positioning & messaging

  • Sustainability claims review & recommendations

  • Category benchmarking & analysis

  • Supplier guidelines and industry engagement

  • Team training

Key outcomes

A clear understanding of the opportunities relative to your challenge or sector.

Project document- action plan, summary & recommendations, workshop distillation or created content (scope depending) .

Confidence to better articulate and engage with your team and/or suppliers.

Want to know how
philo & co can support your business?

  • "philo & co were a pleasure to work with! They guided us through crucial decision making as we set up our business and helped us clearly articulate our sustainability commitments. We are very grateful for how they shared their insights with us!"

    Phil & Meredith Walker-Harding, Founders, Joey Games

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