SME Innovation

Thinkpac’s Journey in the CSIRO Innovate to Grow Program

CSIRO Innovate to Grow marks an important step in thinkpac’s work across sustainable packaging, plastic recycling and circular economy innovation.

Through this program, we continue to explore smarter ways to turn soft plastic waste into useful packaging products.

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CSIRO Innovate to Grow and Thinkpac’s Next Step

Thinkpac is proud to be selected for the CSIRO Innovate to Grow Program. This program supports Australian small and medium businesses that want to build stronger ideas through research and development.

For Thinkpac, this is an exciting step. It supports our focus on sustainable packaging, plastic recycling and circular economy solutions.

Most importantly, it gives us a chance to keep improving how soft plastic waste can become useful packaging again.

Why the CSIRO Innovate to Grow Program Matters

The program gives Australian SMEs access to guidance, research thinking and practical support. As a result, businesses can test ideas and build better innovation pathways.

Research support

The program helps businesses explore ideas with stronger structure.

SME growth

Australian SMEs can build capability through expert guidance.

Circular design

Innovation can help keep materials in use for longer.

Packaging impact

Better packaging ideas can reduce waste and improve outcomes.

The Power of Innovation for Sustainable Packaging

Innovation helps businesses solve hard problems. For Thinkpac, one of those problems is soft plastic waste.

Through research and development, we can explore better ways to recover, process and reuse plastic materials.

The CSIRO Innovate to Grow Program supports this journey by helping SMEs think more clearly about research goals, risks and next steps.

Local Sourcing, Global Impact and Circular Packaging

Thinkpac works from a Melbourne business base while supporting broader recycling and packaging outcomes. This gives us a local connection with a wider sustainability purpose.

Our goal is to help turn soft plastics into useful products again. In doing so, we support resource efficiency and reduce the need for virgin plastic.

You can explore our sustainable packaging products to see how this approach can support real business needs.

Plastic Recycling Through an Eco-Conscious Approach

Plastic recycling can be complex. However, clear systems and better material choices can make it easier to create value from waste.

Thinkpac focuses on post-consumer recycled materials and practical packaging applications. For example, recycled soft plastics can become bin liners and other packaging products.

View our sustainable bin liners to see how recycled content can support everyday use.

Mentorship and Research Support for Australian SMEs

Mentorship is a valuable part of the CSIRO Innovate to Grow Program. It helps businesses learn from experienced researchers, industry experts and innovation leaders.

For Thinkpac, this guidance helps shape stronger thinking around supply chains, sustainability, product development and future research.

As a result, we can continue to improve how our packaging products support circular economy goals.

Building Networks for Circular Economy Growth

Innovation grows faster when businesses connect. The program creates opportunities to learn from other SMEs, experts and industry participants.

These networks can help spark new ideas and stronger partnerships. They can also support better product design, supply chain thinking and custom packaging solutions.

Learn more about our custom packaging solutions.

What This Means for Thinkpac’s Future

Being part of the program supports Thinkpac’s long-term sustainability goals. It also helps us keep improving our approach to waste minimisation and resource recovery.

In addition, it strengthens our focus on packaging that serves both business needs and environmental goals.

This is an important step in our work to build a more circular packaging future.

Learn More About Innovation and Circular Economy

To learn more about research support for Australian businesses, visit CSIRO.

You can also explore circular economy ideas through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Final Thoughts: A Pioneering Step for Thinkpac

The CSIRO Innovate to Grow Program is an exciting milestone for Thinkpac. It supports our journey as we continue to build better sustainable packaging solutions.

Through innovation, research and collaboration, we can keep improving how soft plastics move from waste into new products.

We look forward to sharing more as this journey continues.

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