Soft Plastics Labels: Deadline Passed. Are You Compliant?

Written By Jeff Anderson
Outdated REDcycle soft plastics recycling label with “Return to Store” text, now non-compliant under Australian packaging rules.

As of July 1 2025, any packaging still displaying the old REDcycle/Return to Store logo is officially non-compliant. The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and the ACCC gave a two-year window to switch to “Check Locally” after REDcycle collapsed. That window is now closed.

  • Outdated labels are now misleading.

  • Non-compliant products are at risk.

  • APCO and regulators are watching.

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𝗦𝗗𝗠-𝗫’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲? This is a reminder that sustainability data isn’t just about carbon. Packaging compliance is tightening, and greenwashing risks are real.

  • Accurate disclosure builds trust.

  • Outdated labels create liability.

  • Better data = smarter compliance.

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