Behind every ambitious ESG marketing initiative lies a massive consumer behaviour challenge. Consumers claim that they will reward us for sustainable practices. But at the checkout, only a small percentage of them actually do. Richard Ralphsmith weighs in.

Almost two years on from a landmark pledge by state and federal environment ministers to take decisive action on packaging waste, Australia is still waiting for meaningful reform. Mike Ritchie of MRA Consulting tells it like it is.

When it comes to addressing Australia’s sustainable packaging challenge, Jet Technologies’ GM Daniel Malki says real progress is underway, even if the path to Australia’s sustainability targets looks different than originally planned.

Waste wool in packaging not only reduces environmental impact but also benefits local economies, says Joanne Howarth, CEO at Planet Protector, who explains how wool is nature's answer to transforming insulated packaging solutions.

Supply chains are under pressure to be faster, leaner and more transparent than ever before. Industry and retailer guidelines are evolving, automation is accelerating, and, as a result, compliance demands are growing. It’s a challenging time for the industry – but also one filled with opportunity, writes Matthews CEO Mark Dingley.

Fibre-based packaging is delivering innovation, opportunity, and sustainability in Australia – there is much to be optimistic about in 2025, writes VMA's Kellie Northwood.

With the regulatory landscape changing and applying pressure for meaningful action to be taken, sustainability will continue to be a priority, with packaging firmly in the spotlight, predicts Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak.

Ahead of the state and federal environment ministers meeting on 10 December, Australian Council of Recycling CEO Suzanne Toumbourou tells us why Australia must urgently support markets for our homegrown recycling.

While chemical recycling capacities are growing globally, legislation surrounding chemical recycling is still lacking. Joshua Dill of ICIS considers the importance of mass balance in chemical recycling.

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.