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 discuss our progress for the 2025 National Packaging Targets, updates in the soft plastics saga, and the launch of a Container Deposit Scheme in Victoria. We also review the exciting developments in paper-based flexible packaging from Mars Wrigley, along with its investment in plant upgrades, and Amcor’s launch of its circular polymer material for flexibles in the ANZ market. LINKS: 2025 Targets data ‘disappointing’, APCO calls for reset www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/2025-targets-data-disappointing-apco-calls-for-reset Circularity for plastics packaging: we can’t travel blind www.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/circularity-for-plastics-packaging-we-can-t-travel-blind CDS Vic sets start date, appoints operators www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/cds-vic-sets-start-date-appoints-operators Mars Wrigley injects $28.8m in Ballarat plant upgrade www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/mars-wrigley-injects-28-8m-in-ballarat-plant-upgrade Amcor first to ANZ market with circular polymers for flexibles www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/amcor-first-to-anz-market-with-circular-polymers-for-flexibles ------------------------------ 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