Matt de Jongh, Responsible Wood [Part 2 of 2]
Beyond the Label – Certification, Credibility & the Future of Fibre – Part Two of our Responsible Wood Series is here.
It’s about co-creation — creating a unified, evidence-based dialogue that empowers our industry to lead with confidence, consistency, and collective intelligence.
Matt de Jongh, Responsible Wood [Part 1 of 2]
Sustainable packaging starts long before the print press — it begins in the forest.
Discover how Responsible Wood and PEFC are shaping the future of sustainable fibre.
In the first of a two-part Ecoporium by Ball & Doggett series, Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, joins Zaidee Jackson to break down the essentials of forest certification.
As a forester, Matt has seen first hand how sustainable forest management safeguards biodiversity, supports regional economies, and ensures that fibre harvested today sustains future generations.
Together, we explore:
The difference between virgin and recycled fibre — and why both have a place in circular design.
How PEFC & Responsible Wood certification builds traceability and trust from forest to finished packaging.
Why credible certification is key to deforestation-free claims and brand credibility.
Tim Sykes, Brand Director – Packaging Europe
In this ecoporium conversation, Zaidee Jackson sits down with Tim Sykes, Brand Director of Packaging Europe, to discuss the evolution of the Sustainable Packaging Summit and its role in shaping global dialogue on packaging. Together, they unpack the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), what it means for innovation, compliance, and circularity, and how Australia can learn from Europe’s approach.
Hawthorn Football Club Centenary Gin, MCC Label
Over the past few years, Patient Wolf has continued to build out its brands association and affiliation with arts, sports, music, fashion and culture. Leveraging their brand positioning as an urban distillery from Australia’s cultural beating heart, Melbourne.
Save Food Packaging Design Shines Bright
When packaging is designed with intention, it becomes more than a container. It becomes a solution , extending shelf life, preventing waste, and shaping a more sustainable future.
Brittany Wheeler, Founder-Contain Design
Sustainable packaging isn’t about trends — it’s about purpose. Contain Design Studio focuses on fit-for-purpose solutions that protect products, reduce waste, and align with APCO guidelines.
They challenge brands to move beyond greenwashing and create packaging that’s not only beautiful, but truly recyclable, reusable, or compostable — all the way from concept to curbside.
Anhely Millán, Founder and Sustainabilty Specialist, Sustainability for Kids
What if we could make sustainability second nature for kids—just like reading or riding a bike?
That’s exactly what Sustainability for Kids, founded in March 2022, is working to achieve.
The mission: to educate younger generations on how to live more sustainably—not just through words, but by transforming the very environments they spend most of their day in: schools, before- and after-care, and vacation programs.
Building Your Brand Beyond The Bottle
In a highly competitive spirits market, your brand needs to stand out, and it can’t rely solely on quality product. As distillers, a brand’s narrative is shaped not just by the liquid in the bottle, but by every touch point your customers experience—especially the packaging.
Ball & Doggett Premium Label Range
Introducing our Premium Label Selection –
A curated collection of top-tier label materials,
meticulously crafted to embody excellence. Each
product is designed to elevate your beverage
brand, offering unmatched quality, durability, and
sustainability. Stand out with labels that make a
statement and reflect the luxury of your brand.
Building Your Brand Beyond The Bottle: Sustainability, Supplier Relationships, and The Art of Packaging for Distillers
Branding for distillers is not about imposing
an idea—it’s about unveiling the story
that already resides within your craft.
True branding doesn’t revolve around
adding layers of complexity. It’s about
discovering what matters most to
your audience and allowing that to
shine through.