In this regular monthly podcast, industry insiders Lindy Hughson and Wayne Robinson provide insight, analysis and commentary on some of the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry. We discuss the growing trend of fibre based packaging and how it is being adopted by Nestle and Mars in a flexible format. The podcast also explores the viability and applications of paper based packaging, with consideration to consumer behaviours. We also review Tetra Pak's new recycling facility that will create low carbon building materials and their initiative to replace the aluminium layer in their carton with polymer and fibre-based barriers to make it more recyclable. We wrap up by exploring developments in the REDcycle soft plastics saga and Pact's circular recycling facility for PET and HPDE materials. LINKS: Supermarkets to ensure REDcycle rubbish avoids landfill: www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/supermarkets-to-ensure-redcycle-rubbish-avoids-landfill Melbourne's $50m PET recycling facility takes shape: www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/melbourne-s-50m-pet-recycling-facility-takes-shape Australia to spearhead confectionery paper packs: www.packagingnews.com.au/food/australia-to-spearhead-confectionery-paper-packs Nestle's KitKat in paper packaging trial: www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/nestle-s-kitkat-in-paper-packaging-trial Mars Wrigley switches to paper-based packaging: www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/mars-wrigley-switches-to-paper-based-packaging Ball & Doggett to distribute Sappi barrier papers: www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/ball-and-doggett-to-distribute-sappi-barrier-papers ------------------------------ 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 Editor: Chris Visscher PKN Packaging News - © 2022