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  ------------------------------ 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 - © 2023