Through the Line Podcast: What to Expect at the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit

Packaging World Editors Anne Marie Mohan and Matt Reynolds discuss the upcoming Packaging Recycling Summit. They talk about brands currently doing the work: from navigating EPR, what to expect with film recyclability, and PCR mandates.

Anne Marie MohanMatt Reynolds
Apr 13, 2026

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