Business View Oceania | Volume 3, Issue 9

13 14 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 certified recycled range, Ecoz is a popular choice for eco-conscious clients. The Duflex brand provides sustainable packaging alternatives for businesses. EAP has high hopes for sustainable packaging throughout the industry in the near future, and the team has plans to be an early adoptee of sustainable packaging themselves. Neutra, WhiteSilk, and Elyptol are focussed on softness and visual appeal, and have ingredients that are gentle on the skin. The newest range from Enviro Associated Products, CovidgenCare came about as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CovidgenCare solution is water-based, non-toxic, free of alcohol, and will not cause stains. The product uses a ‘physical kill’ process to prevent cell mutation and the subsequent development of superbugs. EAP proudly supplies CovidgenCare as a replacement for other products in the market that contain potentially dangerous poisons, chemicals, and alcohol. letterheads to napkins.” A team of 11, Enviro Associated Products is deeply committed to environmental sustainability; it’s in the name, after all. Specific applications of environmental best practice within the company are quite unique and are beneficial to EAP as well as their clients. EAP supports product portion control through comprehensive dispersal systems, particularly for high traffic environments like washrooms, which minimises waste, saves costs, and encourages best practices in clients themselves. EAP market their FSC certification heavily to educate the general public and encourage other suppliers in the market to become certified, and work directly with clients to develop new eco- conscious alternatives and approaches. Chai elaborates, “We really work with the customer and try to help them identify gaps or untapped opportunities in their market and ours. In that respect, there are quite a few skills and ideas that we actually developed in collaboration with clients. EAP do not want to be just another paper provider. What we want is to present a full solution to our clients that is sustainable, cost- efficient, and readily available.” Headquarters for Enviro Associated Products is in Sydney, Australia, but contracted sale representatives and distributors have a solid foundation throughout every Australian state, including Tasmania. With a strong foothold in New Zealand since 2019, and more recent business ventures showing success in Russia and Singapore, EAP has shown their ability to appeal and deliver to the international market. Lee explains their innovative solution to skyrocketing costs of shipping and transport in Australia. “We have actually arranged our shipments directly from our overseas partners to distribution locations in each state, rather than having our warehouse be a changeover point. Our freight and load expenses in Australia are very expensive; easily double what we see America and Asia. Moving product around is a ENV I RO ASSOC I ATED PRODUCTS At the time of Enviro Associated Products’ launch into the market (2013), the company was one of only two major players with FSC certification. Bryan Lee, Managing Director of EAP, says that this differentiation was a key component in their growth, and continues to be a great selling point for the business. Joining him is General Manager, Wesley Chai. “Along with the depth of our range and how comprehensive it is in meeting our customers’ needs, we are FSC certified, and that really makes us stand out in the market. What we see in the market is a lot of companies that are very strong in their specific area, but may not be FSC certified and certainly don’t have the range that we do. We design our paper products according to the requirements of their sector. Are they being used for hygiene and cleaning? Facilities management? Or high traffic areas, like schools, hospitals, and government buildings? The environment of the product and how it is used really effects how we make it. We also provide custom printing so that corporate businesses can brand everything from