Join us for an important update on the future of mushroom packaging.

In this webinar on the 21 August, Roberto Persivale from The Growth Drivers will share insights from a national project investigating alternatives to PVC film, with a strong focus on the shifting regulatory landscape and its implications for stakeholders (including growers). New developments, including the proposed SPSA (Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia) levy and emerging EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) frameworks, signal a fundamental change in how packaging decisions will be made and who bears the cost.

In parallel, the project has scoped potential alternatives and developed a flexible assessment framework that reflects the real-world needs of different producers. The next stage of the project will focus on refining and quantifying this framework—defining baselines for technical, economic, and sustainability criteria that will guide the development of trial roadmaps and support cost-benefit assessments across the industry.

This session is your opportunity to stay ahead of what’s coming and help shape a solution that works for your business and the broader mushroom sector.

About Roberto

Roberto is a principal consultant at the Growth Drivers and the Innovation Program Lead.

He is a versatile systems thinker with business model innovation expertise across government, industry, and startup sectors.

Date: Thursday 21 August

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm AEST