In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Professor Pierre Pienaar, president of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), about his experiences in the industry, packaging education, achieving and recognising sustainability initiatives, and addressing skills shortages. We start with Pierre's entry into the Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame in the United States, then look at some of the international recycling projects that are reducing waste and driving sustainable operations. We also discuss the WPO's WorldStar awards and how the Australia and New Zealand region is regularly punching above its weight. The episode wraps with a review of the causes and impacts of the skills shortage in the industry and how this is being addressed through education programs. LINKS: Pierre Pienaar enters US packaging Hall of Fame: www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/pierre-pienaar-enters-us-packaging-hall-of-fame WPO marks global day for food loss & waste: www.packagingnews.com.au/associations/wpo-marks-global-day-for-food-loss-and-waste ------------------------------ 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. If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to [email protected]. MC: Grant McHerron Host: Lindy Hughson Producer: Steve Visscher PKN Packaging News - © 2022