Where we work
Sustainable packaging consultants in New Zealand
We’re leading sustainability packaging consultants in New Zealand, helping FMCG brands and packaging design agencies create packaging that is compliant, circular, and commercially effective. We combine deep local market knowledge with a global perspective guiding businesses to design for recyclability, meet regulatory obligations, and embed circular economy strategies.
Whether your focus is exporting for APCO-aligned compliance, New Zealand’s plastic packaging regulations, or aligning to ESG strategies, our expert team of sustainability consultants in NZ provides the insights and frameworks to keep your packaging future-ready and environmentally responsible.
We support clients throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and regional hubs nationwide. No matter where your brand operates, our approach ensures your packaging meets local compliance standards while leveraging global innovation and design thinking.
Global perspective,
local market expertise
Sustainability challenges are global but the solutions must be local. As trusted sustainability consultants in NZ, philo & co:
Understands regional regulations such as single-use plastic bans, recycling targets, and packaging data reporting requirements.
Translates international best practice in circular packaging design into actionable strategies that suit New Zealand’s market realities.
Tailor sustainability plans to local consumer expectations and supply-chain capabilities.
Services in
New Zealand
Our consulting services empower FMCG brands and design agencies in New Zealand to build stronger sustainability foundations through:
APCO compliance consulting- reporting, action plans, and packaging data verification
Packaging design for recyclability assessments- PREP tool guidance, ARL application, and redesign recommendations
Sustainable packaging strategy development- roadmaps, targets, and quick-win optimisation
Circular packaging frameworks- reuse, refill, and innovation pilots
Sustainability claims and greenwashing prevention- Commerce Commission and ISO-aligned reviews and communication strategies
Training and capability building- upskilling FMCG teams and design agencies
Why choose philo & co
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.
Award-winning consultancy – recognised among leading sustainability packaging consultants in New Zealand for advancing circular design. PKN Design & Branding Visionary Woman in Packaging 2024
Trusted by FMCG brands and packaging design agency leaders – including Bulla Dairy, Freedom, Co-Partnership and Thirst
Design and compliance expertise – bridging creativity with regulatory rigour
Global knowledge, local action – practical strategies that align with both international frameworks and regional realities