PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 31 March

By Will Wain-Williams | 31 March 2023

In the news: AIP '2025 and Beyond' conference, APCO chief on plastics, ACCC proposes soft plastic extension, Woolworths wins Banksia gold, Yates and OF Packaging design 60% rPE pouch, Amcor works with Nfinite Nanotechnology on barrier properties, SMC's Wayne Driver to retire.

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