Empowering design agencies with circular design and sustainability strategies, giving you the know-how to do good.

With extensive in-house agency experience, we help packaging design agencies integrate design and sustainability into their creative process, apply circular design principles, and confidently deliver sustainable packaging solutions for clients.  

Whether you're responding to sustainability-led briefs, developing design strategies for sustainability, or building internal capability, we provide the expertise and partnership to help you design with confidence. 

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What We Do

We help packaging design agencies navigate sustainability without greenwashing, guesswork, or compliance risk. 

philo & co specialises in sustainable packaging design, strategy, claims and compliance. We help packaging design agencies apply circular design principles and develop design strategies for sustainability that are credible, practical, and aligned with real-world recovery systems. 

From concept through to delivery, we support agencies in designing for sustainability and the circular economy- embedding sustainability into the creative process, not just the outcome. 

Areas of expertise  

  • Packaging assessments  

  • Packaging strategy 

  • APCO and packaging regulatory compliance 

  • Sustainability communication strategy and claims 

  • Team training 

  • Supplier engagement and assets 

  • Ideation and innovation workshops 

Brands are increasingly seeking partners who can integrate design and sustainability, apply circular design principles, and demonstrate genuine commitment.

Responding to this shift is essential but knowing where to start or how to deliver can feel overwhelming. At philo & co we aim to simplify circularity, turning complexity into clear, actionable strategies.  

Our accreditations & industry partnerships

Women in Packaging Awards

Women In Packaging Design & Branding Visionary Award Winner 2024. 

Australian Institute of Packaging

MAIP certified recognising academic achievement and packaging industry experience.

Packaging Innovation and Design Awards

Young Packaging Professional of the Year Finalist 2024.

University of New South Whales Sydney

Guest Lecturer to the University of New South Wales Arts, Design & Architecture.

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation

Sustainability Professional Member supporting Brand Owners across APCO compliance & reporting.

Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal

Member helping brands evaluate packaging design recyclability and improve on-pack claims.

Who we work with 

We work with packaging design agencies globally who want to: 

  • Integrate design and sustainability into their creative process 

  • Build internal sustainability capability 

  • Apply circular design principles to packaging  

  • Confidently respond to sustainability-led briefs 

  • Offer sustainability as part of their services 

  • Improve client outcomes

Choose the level of support that fits your current agency’s challenge from quick expert advice to long-term strategic partnership.

Design Agency Impact Assessment

Know you need to act, but not sure where to start?

We’ll uncover your blind spots and give you a clear path forward.  

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Design Agency Partnership

Need an injection of, or ongoing sustainable packaging expertise?

We offer an expert hand when it’s most needed across a range of services.  

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Design Agency Accelerator

Need a roadmap to embed sustainability into your agency?

Our transformative program make sustainability part of your agency’s DNA.  

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Or do you need quick, expert insight on a packaging brief, claim, or regulatory query?

Ask Pip! 

Ask Pip is a 60-minute call giving you direct access to expert guidance to help you make confident packaging decisions aligned with sustainable packaging design, circular packaging principles, and credible sustainability claims guidelines.

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  • Claims verification

    “Working with Pippa was easy, straightforward and incredibly helpful. Philo and Co is a wonderful resource to help you achieve your sustainable packaging goals in the short and long term”.

    Earlyrise Baking Co

  • APCO reporting and future-proofing packaging for Bulla

    philo & co are a trusted partner to Bulla and offered strategic guidance for our APCO Annual Report and Action Plan. With Pippa’s guidance, we transitioned to the new reporting requirements accurately and detailed our implemented initiatives. Our Action Plan outlines steps for improving our internal packaging procurement strategies and supplier engagement. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with philo & co to implement these steps.

    Bulla

  • Agency capability building

    Pippa’s mentoring session gave me practical clarity on how to approach sustainable packaging with clients- from asking the right questions to aligning design decisions with environmental goals. I left with a stronger understanding of how to communicate sustainability credibly and integrate key guidelines into my offer.

    Nacara Studio

  • Client project delivery

    One of the key insights gained through working with philo & co was uncovering the many nuances surrounding recyclability. As an agency, it is our responsibility to stay well-informed about sustainability practices and regulations- ensuring that our clients are thoroughly prepared to work towards a key principle in today's packaging.

    JPD

  • Agency sustainability offering

    Our work with philo & co so far has been invaluable. Pippa is so passionate and knowledgeable on the subject of circular design. We've been closely supported at every turn, from understanding the importance of how we recycle to establishing an integrated agency sustainability positioning. We're so excited to be continuing our journey with philo & co, as we continue to harness the power of design to create meaningful change.

    Co-Partnership

  • Client project collaboration

    Philo & Co is a fantastic partner and expert to collaborate with when progressing designs to a more sustainable, thought provoking and circular space. Pippa's expertise provided insight for our team and clients to learn & grow and her passion is totally inspiring!

    Thirst Craft

  • Creative offering & training

    I think this training is invaluable for all creatives. As a creative and business owner of a packaging design agency, it is our responsibility to change and inform through design. With sensitivity and innovation, we have the power to redefine the world we live in, to maximize materials, to design away from waste and help brands transition to a regenerative, circular model. This training will not only inform you of best practices it will provide you with some key contacts and resources that you will need to both help and support you on the journey to becoming 'conscious creators'.

    Depot Creative

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value for money

You don’t need to navigate sustainability alone. 

With 15+ years of FMCG packaging and ex-agency experience, we help design agencies confidently integrate design and sustainability into client work, designing for sustainability and the circular economy with confidence.

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About me

philo & co was founded by Pippa Corry, an award-winning sustainable packaging consultant with over 15 years’ experience across packaging design, FMCG, and sustainability.

Having worked within design agencies and alongside creative teams, Pippa understands the realities of the design process and how to integrate sustainability without compromising creativity. 

philo & co helps agencies strengthen design strategies for sustainability and confidently deliver sustainable packaging solutions. 

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