What is the Australasian Recycling Label?

The Australasian Recycling Label is a packaging label that helps your customers to recycle right.  

 What does the ARL do? 

  • The ARL explains if packaging belongs in the waste bin, the kerbside recycling, or can be recycled by following a simple instruction. 
  • It shows how to recycle all parts of the packaging, like the lid or tray.​​  

 What's different about the ARL? 

  • It's Australia's only evidence-based recycling label. 
  • The ARL is trusted by hundreds of businesses around Australia. 
  • It features on more than 250,000 products! 
  • It's supported by Australian governments to make recycling easier​.  

Want to learn more? 

Keen to learn more about sustainable packaging, recyclable packaging and environmentally friendly packaging options for your business? Visit the resources page to find out more.  



Working together to get the ARL on-pack.
This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.
Founded by PlanetArk and PREP Design, the ARL program is owned and operated by APCO and is powered by PREP.
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