In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Senior Journalist Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in September.We begin our discussion by reviewing breakthrough recycling developments, as Samsara Eco launches Australia’s first enzymatic recycling plant and APR Chemcycle gains EPA approval for Victoria’s first chemical recycling facility. Cleanaway and Viva Energy’s large-scale feasibility study in Geelong adds further momentum to circular plastics innovation. We also explore new brand and packaging designs, with Uncle Tobys’ masterbrand refresh improving navigation on shelf, and Sydney’s nviro1 solving a long-standing recycling challenge through its mono-material PET closure. Brown Brothers also breaks new ground with Australia’s first aluminium Prosecco bottle, signalling shifting consumer perceptions of premium packaging.The episode wraps up with local manufacturing and policy updates, from Visy’s major Queensland investments, to the expansion of Container Deposit Schemes in NSW and SA, and Amcor and Woolworths’ collaboration on recycled bread bags, underscoring steady progress toward a more circular packaging economy.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - [email protected] Enzymatic recycling: Unlocking infinite plastic reusewww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/enzymatic-recycling-unlocking-infinite-plastic-reuseEPA Victoria gives green light to APR Chemcyclewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/epa-victoria-gives-green-light-to-apr-chemcycleCleanaway, Viva kick off circular plastics studywww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/cleanaway-viva-kick-off-circular-plastics-studyUncle Tobys unites under legacy masterbrandwww.packagingnews.com.au/design/uncle-tobys-unites-under-legacy-masterbrandnviro1 cracks PET cap recycling barrierwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/nviro1-cracks-pet-cap-recycling-barrierBrown Brothers launches aluminium Prosecco bottlewww.packagingnews.com.au/beverage/brown-brothers-launches-aluminium-prosecco-bottleVisy opens 100 roles at Yatala glass facilitywww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/visy-opens-100-roles-at-yatala-glass-facilityVisy upgrades Brisbane mill for new box gradeswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/visy-upgrades-brisbane-mill-for-new-box-gradesAmcor and Woolies bag circular gains

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