Criticisms levelled against the industries, brands and mindsets that powered our reliance on single-use plastics have been justified to date. But an evolution is underway, says Brandon Rogers, CEO of PakTech.

Plastic recycling could sink or swim with Australia’s planned packaging laws, writes Pact Group chair Raphael Geminder. He outlines the state of play and describes how a local circular economy should operate.

Professor Edward Kosior, renowned industry expert on plastic material recovery, brings his expertise to the table in this exclusive article for PKN on what’s required to transform Australia’s plastic waste ecosystem.

New Federal national packaging laws push accountability, but how can the industry best prepare? Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak, discusses steps to be taken and where composting fits into a circular approach.

The recent events that have seriously disrupted soft plastic recycling in Australia highlight the country’s vulnerable recycling ecosystem. Nextek founder Professor Ed Kosior points a way forward.

REDcycle founder Liz Kasell tells her side of the story, in response to the media storm surrounding the soft plastics recycling crisis. It's a story of passion, perseverance, humility, and hope.

Resistance to change will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction, says Dr John Williams, chief technology officer of specialty polymers business Aquapak.

Christian Traumann, group president at Multivac, gives a global view on closing the materials loop, calling on politicians to create incentives for recycling facilities to invest in updating their machines.

For industry professionals involved in the processing and packaging industry, all roads should lead to Melbourne in May. As we count down to AUSPACK, Lindy Hughson reflects on the incontrovertible value of the in-person trade show experience.