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WELCOME to PKN’s 60th anniversary edition. It is a tremendous honour to be in the editor’s seat of this venerable publication as we mark this special occasion. This is such an exciting issue of PKN, and I’m very proud to be on the team that made it. I trust you will enjoy reading it.
The packaging industry has seen some amazing developments over the past six decades. I highly recom- mend turning to page 44 and spend- ing some time revisiting some of the industry’s important milestones.
But now is definitely the most exciting time to be involved in the packaging industry. There is a pas- sion for sustainability running like
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through the packaging world. It would be fair to say that once upon a time, the packaging industry was part of the problem. But now, it is equally fair to say that the packaging industry is part of the solution, zeroing in on reducing carbon emis- sions, increasing recy- clability, making more biodegradable materials, and reducing food waste.
9 Pact, Fonterra partner on NZ’s first plant-based milk bottle
9 Heavyweights launch recyclable retort pouch
10 EVRYTHNG and Result team up for traceability
10 Pact, Brownes Dairy recognised for innovation
10 Aldi on its way to ARL implementation
11 O-I Glass and Krones to collaborate
12 Woolworths introduces recyclable tray
12 Vic govt to support waste reduction with grants
12 Persequor joins GS1 Australia
Regulars
3 COMMENT
PKN publisher Lindy Hughson writes on community spirit and collective action propelling our industry forward.
14 INDUSTRY INSIGHT
The Covid-19 pandemic has helped usher in a new age of e-commerce and digital buying. Tim Grey examines the opportunities and challenges this has brought on.
16 SUSTAINABILITY
PKN editor Ian Ackerman sits down with two Australasian execs at Tetra Pak to find out what lies ahead for the carton producer; PKN rounds up sustainability projects launched in recent months.
There is a passion for sustainability running like electricity through the packaging world.”
This was apparent at the AIP con- ference, where I heard industry leaders speaking excitedly about APCO’s 2025 Monitoring Program that sets benchmarked goals for sus- tainability from here to 2025, when the National Packaging Targets are set to be met. There seemed to be a consensus that such targets are nec- essary to create an environment where investment in sustainable innovation is possible. On page 22 our comprehensive coverage of the conference begins. Catch up on what you may have missed with our reports on some of the important keynote speeches, and also many exciting innovations showcased at the conference.
Here’s wishing you a safe and happy New Year. Let’s hope 2021 is
Ian Ackerman – Editor
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