The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in partnership with APCO, are pleased to advise that it has developed a new training course ‘Tools to help you meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets: PREP & ARL’ with the first two course dates set for July and August. The Training course will also include a tour of a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF).

• 24 July - Victoria http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=227
• 7 August – New South Wales http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=226
• 11 September - St Kilda, Victoria http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=235
• 25 September - Rosehill, New South Wales http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=236

OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE:

Is your business doing enough to ensure that 100% of your packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025?
Have you audited your current packaging for recyclability?
Have you started using the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) during your design process?
Are you looking for a way to validate your on-pack recyclability labelling?
If a consumer picked up your product, would they easily understand which bin to put it in?
Are you shifting your packaging design to incorporate the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL)?

If you answered no to any of these questions, then this training course is for you.

So where do you start? This training course will help attendees to better understand what tools are available, how to use them, why they are needed and how they link to the 2025 National Packaging Targets.

The APCO Packaging Recycling Label Program is a nation-wide labelling program that provides designers and brand owners with the tools to inform responsible packaging design and helps consumers to understand how to correctly dispose of packaging. Led by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO), in collaboration with Planet Ark and PREP Design, the program aims to increase recycling rates, educate consumers and contribute to cleaner recycling streams. The two elements of the program are the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) and the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL).

TOOL 1: PREP

PREP provides a way for brand owners, manufacturers and designers to assess whether an item of packaging could be classified as ‘recyclable’ through kerbside collection in Australian and New Zealand. PREP produces a report for each ‘project’ that is evaluated. A project will list the recyclability classification for each ‘separable component’ plus the user may nominate a scenario where the separable components are joined at the time of disposal (e.g. bottle and cap). Combining technical recyclability and collection coverage, PREP provides the evidence base for applying the Australasian Recycling Label on-pack.

TOOL 2: ARL

The ARL is an evidence-based, standardised labelling system that provides clear and consistent on-pack recycling information to inform consumers of the correct disposal method. The ARL is designed to be used in conjunction with PREP, which informs the user of the correct on-pack ARL artwork for each ‘separable component’ of packaging. It is a simple and effective method to improve consumer recycling behaviours.

This course will help attendees to understand how to more accurately use PREP and the ARL including:

How to complete a PREP evaluation
How to convert PREP outcomes to an ARL artwork
How to apply the ARL on-pack correctly

Attendees will start the training course by visiting a Materials Recycling Facility to obtain a realistic view of the current recycling capabilities in Australia. Moving then into the classroom, you will learn about the APCO Recycling Label Program and consumer recycling behaviours. Attendees will then deep-dive in to the purpose of PREP, gain an understanding of the governance and data collection process behind PREP, review samples and material templates and work through sample assessment templates. Attendees will be able to undertake a hands-on interactive session using PREP to complete an evaluation, review a report and understand the reasons behind the assessment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This half-day training course will enable participants to gain a better understanding of how using PREP and applying the ARL can help your business to meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets. The course will also enable participants to have a better and more realistic view of what packaging is truly recyclable and being recycled in Australia. Understanding these tools will enable agencies and marketers to provide verifiable and consistent recyclability information to their consumers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Packaging Technologists and Designers, Brand Managers, Sustainability Teams, Marketing Teams, Graphic Designers and Agencies that specialise in packaging and brands.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that due to popular demand and the recent success of the Future of Soft Plastics Technical event that was held in Victoria, a lunch time version will be held on the 17 of July in New South Wales and all of industry is invited to attend.

The AIP, along with their many industry members, are concerned about current discussions and challenges directed at ‘single use plastic’ packaging and this technical seminar will help to guide you and your teams to better understand the current and true state-of-play with Soft Plastics in Australia.

Discussions will include understanding the issues surrounding Soft Plastics and the important benefits this packaging format brings (food safety, convenience and reducing food waste). Speakers will provide insights into some of the excellent initiatives that are already underway in the country to effectively recycle this packaging format.

This technical seminar will focus on soft plastics and the current recycling programs being undertaken and the evening is aimed at challenging the industry to be more involved in promoting a better understanding of the benefits and opportunities for soft plastics.

To book your place visit aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=221

Due to popular demand The Australian Institute of Packaging's (AIP) Introduction to Sustainable Packaging Design half-day training course will be heading back to New Zealand on the 17th of July. The training will start off with a tour of the Visy Recycling Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and then head into the classroom for hands-on interactive training.

Course: Introduction to Sustainable Packaging Design
Date: Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Time: 9am - 3.30pm
Location: Visy Recycling New Zealand, 29 Victoria Street, Onehunga, Auckland

The course will provide attendees a better understanding of the practical guidelines and criteria needed to design and develop sustainable packaging including the Sustainability Hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse then Recycle and the Circular Economy approach to packaging and the environment.

Discussions will also cover Plastic, Glass and Metal packaging and their impact on the environment and whether the use of non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled materials and various tools can assist their business to understand the full life of packaging. This will involve the impact of 'Food or Product Waste'.

As part of the course, attendees will visit a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to expose participants to the realities of a working MRF facilities, their equipment, limitation and material handling issues. The participants will get an understanding of what is and is not separated out for possible recycling, and why. This is followed by understanding the next stage of the recycling process after the MRF (i.e. the current five material beneficiation processes).

Limited places are available so book your spot today. http://aipack.com.au/event-registration/?ee=220

Course: The use of lifecycle assessment tools for sustainable packaging design
Date: Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Time: 10am - 3.30pm
Location: RMIT, Green Brain Room, Storey Hall, 342–344 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that they have created a new training course on ‘The use of Life cycle Assessment Tools for Sustainable Packaging Design’, with the first course being held on Wednesday the 5 of June in Melbourne. This course is supported by APCO and RMIT.

The Use of Life cycle Assessment Tools for Sustainable Packaging Design half-day training course is aimed at providing an introduction and learning framework for packaging industry professionals to apply life cycle thinking to their working contexts. This includes an understanding of the reasons why life cycle thinking is critical, as well as how the method may be used for packaging design projects they manage.

Course: Sustainable Packaging Design Training Course + Materials Recycling Facility Tour
Date: 3 April 2019
Location: Visy Recycling Smithfield, New South Wales

How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges? The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) half-day training course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet ‘War on Waste’ questions, changes to retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end. 

The course will provide attendees a better understanding of the practical guidelines and criteria needed to design and develop sustainable packaging including the Sustainability Hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse then Recycle and the Circular Economy approach to packaging and the environment.

Discussions will also cover Plastic, Glass and Metal packaging and their impact on the environment and whether the use of non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled materials and various tools can assist their business to understand the full life of packaging. This will involve the impact of ‘Food or Product Waste’. 

As part of the course, attendees will visit a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to expose participants to the realities of a working MRF facilities, their equipment, limitation and material handling issues. The participants will get an understanding of what is and is not separated out for possible recycling, and why. This is followed by understanding the next stage of the recycling process after the MRF (i.e., the current five material beneficiation processes). 

Course objectives:

1. To provide participants an understanding of the current environmental issues that are impacting the producers of packaging and the manufacturers and retailers of packaged product.
2. To provide participants an understanding of sustainable packaging design and the practical design guidelines and approaches required in the packaging design process including End of Life (EoL) thinking.
3. To provide participants with a better view of Best Practice Examples and Case Studies of award-winning Sustainable Packaging and Save Food Packaging innovations. 

Limited places are available in the interactive training so book your place today using the link above. All of industry is invited to attend. 

Course: Sustainable Packaging Design Training Course + Materials Recycling Facility Tour
Date: 13 February 2019
Location: Visy Recycling OneHunga, Auckland, New Zealand

How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges? This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet ‘War on Waste’ questions, changes to retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end. 

The course will provide attendees a better understanding of the practical guidelines and criteria needed to design and develop sustainable packaging including the Sustainability Hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse then Recycle and the Circular Economy approach to packaging and the environment.

Discussions will also cover Plastic, Glass and Metal packaging and their impact on the environment and whether the use of non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled materials and various tools can assist their business to understand the full life of packaging. This will involve the impact of ‘Food or Product Waste’. 

As part of the course, attendees will visit a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to expose participants to the realities of a working MRF facilities, their equipment, limitation and material handling issues. The participants will get an understanding of what is and is not separated out for possible recycling, and why. This is followed by understanding the next stage of the recycling process after the MRF (i.e., the current five material beneficiation processes). 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To provide participants an understanding of the current environmental issues that are impacting the producers of packaging and the manufacturers and retailers of packaged product.
2. To provide participants an understanding of sustainable packaging design and the practical design guidelines and approaches required in the packaging design process including End of Life (EoL) thinking.
3. To provide participants with a better view of Best Practice Examples and Case Studies of award-winning Sustainable Packaging and Save Food Packaging innovations. 

Limited places are available in the interactive training so book your place today. All of industry is invited to attend. 

Course: Sustainable Packaging Design Training Course + Materials Recycling Facility Tour
Date: 20 February 2019
Location: Visy Recycling Smithfield, New South Wales

How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges? This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet ‘War on Waste’ questions, changes to retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end. 

The course will provide attendees a better understanding of the practical guidelines and criteria needed to design and develop sustainable packaging including the Sustainability Hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse then Recycle and the Circular Economy approach to packaging and the environment.

Discussions will also cover Plastic, Glass and Metal packaging and their impact on the environment and whether the use of non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled materials and various tools can assist their business to understand the full life of packaging. This will involve the impact of ‘Food or Product Waste’. 

As part of the course, attendees will visit a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to expose participants to the realities of a working MRF facilities, their equipment, limitation and material handling issues. The participants will get an understanding of what is and is not separated out for possible recycling, and why. This is followed by understanding the next stage of the recycling process after the MRF (i.e., the current five material beneficiation processes). 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To provide participants an understanding of the current environmental issues that are impacting the producers of packaging and the manufacturers and retailers of packaged product.
2. To provide participants an understanding of sustainable packaging design and the practical design guidelines and approaches required in the packaging design process including End of Life (EoL) thinking.
3. To provide participants with a better view of Best Practice Examples and Case Studies of award-winning Sustainable Packaging and Save Food Packaging innovations. 

Limited places are available in the interactive training so book your place today. All of industry is invited to attend. 

Date: Wednesday 27 February
Location: Coca-Cola Northmead Facility

Coca-Cola Amatil is one of the largest bottlers and distributors of non-alcoholic and alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in the Asia Pacific, and one of the world’s larger bottlers of the Coca-Cola Company range.

CCA is one of the world’s top five Coca-Cola bottlers, working with some of Australia’s most famous brands including Coca-Cola, Mount Franklin and Sprite to name a few. CCA prides itself on its innovative focus to ensure their business has a strong foundation for an even brighter tomorrow. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the largest NSW manufacturing facility and distribution centre located at Northmead. A presentation will also be provided on the site as well as a guided audio-tour of the facility.

Limited places are available in the interactive training so book your place today.

Course: Sustainable Packaging Design Training Course + Materials Recycling Facility Tour
Date: 20 March 2019
Location: Visy Recycling Smithfield, New South Wales

How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges? This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet ‘War on Waste’ questions, changes to retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end. 

The course will provide attendees a better understanding of the practical guidelines and criteria needed to design and develop sustainable packaging including the Sustainability Hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse then Recycle and the Circular Economy approach to packaging and the environment.

Discussions will also cover Plastic, Glass and Metal packaging and their impact on the environment and whether the use of non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled materials and various tools can assist their business to understand the full life of packaging. This will involve the impact of ‘Food or Product Waste’. 

As part of the course, attendees will visit a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to expose participants to the realities of a working MRF facilities, their equipment, limitation and material handling issues. The participants will get an understanding of what is and is not separated out for possible recycling, and why. This is followed by understanding the next stage of the recycling process after the MRF (i.e., the current five material beneficiation processes). 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To provide participants an understanding of the current environmental issues that are impacting the producers of packaging and the manufacturers and retailers of packaged product.
2. To provide participants an understanding of sustainable packaging design and the practical design guidelines and approaches required in the packaging design process including End of Life (EoL) thinking.
3. To provide participants with a better view of Best Practice Examples and Case Studies of award-winning Sustainable Packaging and Save Food Packaging innovations. 

Limited places are available in the interactive training so book your place today. All of industry is invited to attend.

2019 AIP National Technical Forum
30 April 2019
SOFITEL Wentworth, Sydney, New South Wales

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to advise that the biennial National Technical Forum is moving alongside the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards for Australia and New Zealand.  Having served the industry for over two decades the AIP National Technical Forum brings together packaging technologists, designers, sales and marketing people from all industries to better understand the technical side of packaging design.

The 2019 AIP National Technical Forum will be designed to focus on showcasing best-practice and award-winning Save Food & Sustainable Packaging Designs and Innovative packaging across Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Domestic Household. This educational event will allow attendees the opportunity to be inspired by what other companies are already developing in key industries and markets. Walk away with new ideas and inspiration for your next packaging project.

How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges? This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet ‘War on Waste’ questions, changes to retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end.

Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP Education Coordinator, Australian Institute of Packaging
February 13
Onehunga, Auckland

ProPak Philippines together with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) bring you 3 new seminars to develop and upgrade your business.

These seminars are free-to-attend, will be conducted in English but places are limited.

Seminar 1:

Understanding the value of Sustainable & Save Food Packaging to your business
24 January 2019 14.00 - 15.30 Hrs.
Hidalgo Room, World Trade Centre, Manila

Seminar 2:

Understanding the economic value of costeffective Packaging
25 January 2019 10.30 - 12.30 Hrs.
Hidalgo Room. World Trade Centre, Manila

Workshop:

A better understanding of the value and benefits to introducing new and innovative automated packaging systems into your business
25 January 2019 13.00 - 14.30 Hrs.
Hidalgo Room, World Trade Centre, Manila

Seminars & Workshop Presenter will be:

Ralph Moyle FAIP, CPP
Education Coordinator
Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

Click here to register.

When: Friday 3rd August, 2018
Time: 9am to 5pm
Where: Monkey Baa Theatre, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Learn first-hand from local and international printing experts and leading packaging technologists.

From FMCG to point-of-sale, to cartons for ecommerce, packaging and brands are fast being transformed into multichannel media.
This inaugural Print21 + PKN LIVE event will explore exciting new developments in packaging and print technology that help brands push boundaries in consumer engagement.

A first for the packaging and printing industry, this not-to-be-missed forum will examine growing opportunities for printers in packaging in the digital age, and review the technology driving this change.

Who should attend?

Packaging Converters / Printers
Brand Owners / Managers
Brand & Packaging Designers / Graphic Arts Professionals
Commercial Printers
Printing Technology Suppliers

Sessions will cover:

• Digital disruption and what it means for print
• Consumer engagement via packaging and POS
• Packaging design trends ?? what brands and printers need to know
• Game-changing printing technology and the advantages for printers and FMCG brands

Save almost 45% on standard tickets in this exclusive offer for Australian Institute of Packaging members. Use code PACKVIP to secure your ticket for $250.

Are you wanting to jumpstart your packaging career? New to the industry? Looking to gain non-technical knowledge and understanding of packaging?

Well the Certified Packaging Professional In Training (CPIT)® recognition is now available in Australasia through the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). Isn’t it time that you were recognised as a packaging professional who is serious about a long-term career in the industry.

The Certified Packaging Professional In Training (CPIT) designation is a registered trademark of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and is now internationally recognised by both IoPP and AIP.

More importantly your CPIT designation is the first stage in attaining the internationally recognised Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation; a credential that validates your competency as a truly qualified packaging professional at an international standard.

What are the benefits?

• Gain a broad base of non-technical knowledge of packaging in a short amount of time.
• Learn practical applications for packaging.
• Learn about an extensive amount of packaging substrates and applications in everyday language.
• Better understand packaging terminology, packaging functions, brand identity and design, printing, environmental issues, sustainable packaging, packaging substrates, closures, adhesives, machinery, applied packaging, law, economics of packaging and much more; all developed by industry experts working in the industry.
• First stage of attaining the internationally recognised Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation.
• Those attaining the CPIT recognition are permitted and encouraged to use the suffix CPIT after their name, on their business cards and resumes.

Who is eligible?

• Individuals new to the packaging industry.
• Individuals looking to expand their non-technical knowledge of packaging.
• Individuals wanting to jumpstart their packaging career.
• Individuals who may not have Degrees in Packaging, Food or Engineering.
• People serious about a long-term career in the packaging industry.

Make history by being one of the first certified packaging professionals in training (CPIT) in Australasia...

To find out more about the CPIT program, costs and eligibility criteria please contact the aip on educate@aipack.com.au or ph: +61 7 3278 4490.

When: Wednesday October 12th
Where: ASB Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland
Presenter: Michael Grima MAIP, Founder, QDesign Enterprises

This half-day training course will allow attendees to become aware of the required design requirements and understanding the Ease of Use packaging design tools which includes examples from around the world. It will also provide information on changing household demographics, meal preparation requirements and case studies from users. Attendees will learn measuring techniques, injuries caused by packaging and current consumer satisfaction levels with packaging accessibility.

The course offers an activities based approach, hands-on team exercises letting participants understand the constraints on current packaging designs for people with disabilities, arthritis sufferers, children and the ageing population. This will include simulation gloves that have been developed by Georgia Tech Research University in the US and reading glasses from a UK researcher. Attendees are sure to leave the course with a different approach to design, an approach that includes all sectors of our community.

When: Wednesday 5th of October
Where: Viewpoint Centre, St Kilda, VIC
Presenter: Sharon Givoni, Intellectual Property lawyer and General Editor of the reputable Intellectual Property Law Bulletin and the Internet Law Bulletin, published by LexisNexis

The Owning It: Copyright, Contracts and the Law Half-Day Training Course will provide attendees with a broader understanding of how Intellectual Property Laws impact on packaging, food, beverage and manufacturing businesses. The focus will be on how to be proactive rather than reactive and preventing problems for arising and also how to protect what YOU OWN.

When: August 3rd
Where: Viewpoint Centre, St Kilda, VIC
Presenter: Michael Grima MAIP, Founder, QDesign Enterprises

This half-day training course will allow attendees to become aware of the required design requirements and understanding the Ease of Use packaging design tools which includes examples from around the world. It will also provide information on changing household demographics, meal preparation requirements and case studies from users. Attendees will learn measuring techniques, injuries caused by packaging and current consumer satisfaction levels with packaging accessibility.

The course offers an activities based approach, hands-on team exercises letting participants understand the constraints on current packaging designs for people with disabilities, arthritis sufferers, children and the ageing population. This will include simulation gloves that have been developed by Georgia Tech Research University in the US and reading glasses from a UK researcher. Attendees are sure to leave the course with a different approach to design, an approach that includes all sectors of our community.

If you have been thinking about becoming a member of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), now is the perfect time to apply.

BONUS 1 (WIN)

All 12 month membership applications received and paid for by the 31st of March 2016 will automatically be entered into the membership renewal draw to win a 64GB iPad Air 2 (wi-fi).

BONUS 2 (SAVE)

Save up to $200 when registering for the 2016 AIP National Conference being held on June 1st & 2nd at the Crown Promenade, Southbank, Victoria.

AIP MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership not only provides the opportunity to attend our up-coming 2016 AIP National Conference at a discounted member rate it also offers substantial savings when attending our Training Courses, Technical Seminars, Branch Technical Meetings and Site-Visits.

Membership to the AIP is open to any persons interested in packaging and the industry in general. Membership levels are graded by a committee of Fellows and peers in industry. Membership is personal and can be invaluable when seeking employment or promotion, as the qualification standards are a clear indication of the level of academic achievement and packaging industry experience. The AIP post nominals can be used by all members on their business cards, resumes and portfolios.

Ease of Use design should be an integral part of your packaging. This new, half-day training course, presented by Pierre Pienaar, MSc, FAIP, CPP, which has been developed in conjunction with Arthritis Australia and Georgia Tech Research Institute, USA, will improve your understanding of Accessible Design guidelines that are available as tools here and overseas, that can help you to design successful Ease of Use packaging and more.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

This new, half-day training course will allow attendees to become aware of the required design requirements and understanding the Ease of Use packaging design tools which including examples from around the world. It will also provide information on changing household demographics, meal preparation requirements and case studies from users. Attendees will learn measuring techniques, injuries caused by packaging and current consumer satisfaction levels with packaging accessibility.

The course offers an activities based approach, hands-on team exercises letting participants understand the constraints on current packaging designs for people with disabilities, arthritis sufferers, children and the ageing population. This will include simulation gloves that have been developed by Georgia Tech Research University in the US and reading glasses from a UK researcher. Attendees are sure to leave the course with a different approach to design, an approach that includes all sectors of our community.

Date: April 14, 2016

Location: Oatlands Golf Course Club House, Oatlands, NSW

Times: 10:00am to 3:30pm

PRICING:

$350.00 AIP Members
$400.00 APPMA/AFGC/FIAL/LATMA/SCLAA/SPE Members
$450.00 Non-Members

This course, presented by Mark Dingley, will provide an insight into product identification requirements through the supply chain and the technology needed to achieve compliance, as well as process improvements. The course will also incorporate where product identification is heading, including trends such as serialisation and product identification technology for reducing waste and improving profitability. The course will include some hands-on training on a wide range of identification and inspection equipment such as label print & apply and vision systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Understanding barcoding requirements on all levels of product packaging.
• An overview of other product identification applications.
• Where the industry is heading - Trends in identification standards.
• Product Inspection technologies - options, benefits, implementation tips.
• An understanding of the technology available-including hands-on training.

WHEN: Thursday 17th of March 2016

WHERE: 1330 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby, VIC 3179

TIME: 10.00am arrival for a 10.30am commencement.
Training will conclude at approx. 3.30pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

PRICE:
$330 inc GST for AIP Members
$380 inc GST for Collaborative Industry Associations
$430 inc GST for non-members