Ongoing support from a sustainable packaging advisor
Our Packaging Partner program provides expertise from a sustainable packaging advisor to guide decisions, support implementation and future-proof your packaging.
Access sustainable packaging expertise without hiring internally or need additional support for your team
Make confident packaging design and strategy decisions
Validate sustainability claims and communication before going to market
Align packaging with circular packaging principles and regulatory requirements
Implement sustainable packaging improvements or develop tools and assets
If so, Packaging Partner provides the expert support and guidance you need from a trusted packaging sustainability partner.
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What is the Packaging Partner?
Packaging Partner provides ongoing access to sustainable packaging expertise, supporting your team to confidently navigate packaging design, strategy, claims and compliance.
Many FMCG brands want to improve their packaging sustainability but lack the internal expertise or resources to implement change effectively.
Packaging Partner allows you to tap into a sustainable packaging advisor exactly when you need it, helping you make better packaging decisions, reduce risk and implement sustainable packaging solutions that align with circular packaging principles and regulatory requirements.
Rather than a one-off project, this model allows us to work alongside your team as a trusted advisor and packaging sustainability partner, supporting both strategic direction and day-to-day packaging decisions.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Packaging Partner is designed as a flexible program tailored to the level of support your team needs.
Some brands require regular strategic input across multiple packaging initiatives, while others need a more light-touch advisory approach- such as one dedicated day per month to guide key decisions.
Together, we build a program that supports your packaging priorities, providing ongoing access to a sustainable packaging advisor when it matters most.
Ongoing sustainable packaging design and strategy support
Guidance on circular packaging and material selection
Sustainability claims validation
APCO reporting and regulatory compliance
Supplier engagement and packaging guidance
Development of packaging guidelines, tools and frameworks
Internal training and capability building
Examples of work delivered through Partnership:
Through this ongoing partnership, your team gains the confidence and capability to make better packaging decisions, implement sustainable packaging solutions and strengthen your sustainability communication.
Our Process
Step 1 - Understand your packaging priorities
We begin by understanding your packaging portfolio, business goals and sustainability priorities.
Step 2 - Provide expert guidance and support
We work alongside your team to provide ongoing guidance across packaging design, strategy, claims and regulatory considerations, led by a sustainable packaging advisor.
Step 3 - Implement improvements over time
Through ongoing collaboration, we support the implementation of sustainable packaging solutions and improvements across your packaging portfolio.
Partnerships are structured in flexible monthly retainers to provide ongoing expert support aligned with your packaging needs. Minimum 6-month commitment.
Have a specific sustainable packaging project in mind?
APCO compliance onboarding and reporting support
Sustainable packaging design guidelines
Sustainability communication strategy frameworks
Circular packaging implementation support
Internal packaging policies and tools
Team training and capability building
We also deliver strategic packaging projects tailored to your needs. This may include:
Projects can be delivered as standalone engagements or through our Packaging Partner retainer model to ensure successful implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Packaging Partner provides ongoing access to expert guidance and implementation support, allowing your team to make confident packaging decisions as new challenges arise.
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Packaging Partner is structured in flexible monthly hour blocks with a minimum 6-month commitment. For new clients, we begin with a minimum of 8 hours per month to ensure there is enough time to make meaningful progress and support implementation. From there, the level of support can be adjusted depending on your packaging priorities and the pace of work required.
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We can support a wide range of packaging initiatives including design recommendations, sustainability claims validation, APCO reporting, packaging strategy development and implementation of sustainable packaging solutions.
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No. Many brands rely on Packaging Partner as their primary source of sustainable packaging expertise.
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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 FMCG, packaging design and sustainability.
Pippa has supported global and emerging brands to design and implement sustainable packaging solutions aligned with circular packaging principles, recovery system realities and regulatory requirements.
Combining packaging design expertise with sustainability strategy, Pippa is known for simplifying complexity and helping brands make confident, practical packaging decisions.
philo & co helps brands confidently navigate sustainable packaging transformation.
