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In this regular monthly podcast, industry insiders Lindy Hughson and Wayne Robinson provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry.

We review developments in the soft plastics recycling saga, projections for Australia’s recycling targets, and the trialling of kerbside collection for soft plastics as feedstock for advanced chemical recycling.

We also discuss the implications of the Qenos plant fire on the polyethylene supply chain, the breakthrough biodegradable pallet wrap made from potato processing waste, and the anticipated opening of Opal’s new corrugated cardboard packaging facility.

LINKS:
Plastic recycling: Time for a reality check and a fast reset
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/plastic-recycling-time-for-a-reality-check-and-a-fast-reset 

Soft plastics collection restart not without challenges
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/soft-plastics-collection-restart-not-without-challenges 

Qenos plant shut down impacts PE supply
www.packagingnews.com.au/materials/qenos-plant-shut-down-impacts-pe-supply

Great Wrap launches breakthrough pallet wrap
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/great-wrap-launches-breakthrough-pallet-wrap 

Opal's $140m cardboard plant to open in October
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/opal-s-140m-cardboard-plant-to-open-in-october 

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The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

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MC: Grant McHerron
Host: Lindy Hughson
Producer: Steve Visscher

PKN Packaging News - © 2023

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