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Plastic Circularity Fund Takes Shape

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste recently announced that the Plastic Circularity Fund, which will be managed by Lombard Odier Investment Managers, is ready for investment in companies. The fund secured private equity capital from institutional and other accredited investors. The Alliance is a seed investor with a $10 million capital contribution to the fund. […]

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Amcor Takes First Place in Sustainability Category at PACK EXPO Contest for Technology Excellence

October 12, 2023

Amcor won one of four technology excellence awards given out during PACK EXPO Las Vegas, taking the top prize in the sustainability category.

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Single-Use Plastic Ban Spreads in Pennsylvania

September 28, 2023

A growing number of municipalities in Pennsylvania are curbing the use of single-use plastics, joining hundreds of cities across the U.S. that have implemented similar measures.

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Panelists: Packaging Design Can Be Influenced Through Eco-Modulation

September 14, 2023

Extender producer responsibility programs can be enhanced by giving companies financial incentives to evolve packaging through eco-design while imposing penalties on packaging that hinders circularity efforts. Those incentives and penalties are the core concepts of eco-modulation.

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AeroFlexx CEO Continually Seeks Sustainability Solutions

August 28, 2023

Andrew Meyer discusses the “five key pillars” of sustainability in addition to other issues facing the flexible packaging industry.

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SPMC® Committees Run by Committed Leaders

August 28, 2023

Industry leaders inform members of the Flexible Packaging Association about issues relevant to the sterile packaging industry.

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PACKEXPO Las Vegas 2023 Highlights Sustainability

August 24, 2023

PACKEXPO Las Vegas 2023, which will be held September 11 through September 13, will highlight sustainability efforts through a new dedicated section of the annual trade show.

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Panel Discusses End-Market Solutions for Recyclables

August 10, 2023

Jason Pelz has some basic advice for brands when it comes to developing end markets for recyclables: “You have to get engaged.” That may be obvious, but obvious doesn’t necessarily translate into action.

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Society of Plastics Engineers Fall Conference Takes Shape

July 27, 2023

FlexPackCon® 2023 will include speakers from along the value chain of flexible packaging.

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FPA Names New Leaders to Its Board and Emerging Leadership Council

July 13, 2023

William Jackson, Ph.D., chief technology officer of Amcor Flexibles, has been named to a two-year term as chair of Flexible Packaging Association’s board of directors. Kasie Fairbarn, a member of the chair’s advisory council, has been elected co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council.

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JBM Packaging Recognized for Hiring Program

Company Says New Certification Validates Its Commitment to Recruiting Formerly Incarcerated Workers, Other Social Initiatives

June 29, 2023

In 2015, JBM Packaging was looking for new ways to recruit workers—and that was long before the intense labor shortages of the past few years. The company, which is based in Ohio, considered several ideas, including hiring and training people who have experienced incarceration. Working with various agencies and others in the Cincinnati region, JBM […]

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Taking Chances Leads to Top Job

Anoosheh Oskouian, CEO and President, Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc.

June 29, 2023

We talk to Anoosheh Oskouian about her career at Ship & Shore Sheet Metal, her professional challenges as president and CEO, and her advice for women thinking about entering a technical field.

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Key United Nations Report Outlines Food Waste and Packaging Issues

June 22, 2023

Hopefully, the report will help policy makers avoid following trends unsupported by scientific facts.

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Webinar Explores Compostable and Hard-to-Recycle Packaging Issues

June 8, 2023

As compostable and hard-to-recycle packaging such as flexible packaging become more prevalent in the United States, extended producer responsibility programs will have to ensure a fair and equitable process.

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Biden Administration Pushes Plans for Plastic Alternatives

The Goal is to Replace 90% of Plastics Within 20 Years

May 25, 2023

President Joe Biden’s administration continues to promote plans to use biotechnology and biomanufacturing to develop sustainable alternatives across industries, including fuels, medicines, and plastics, with plastics being largely displaced by 2043.

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AMERIPEN EPR Series Continues With Looks at Producer Responsibility Organizations

May 11, 2023

As more states move toward extended producer responsibility laws, government officials should include industry representatives who will run the programs so fair fees can be assessed and to encourage flexibility after the systems are up and running, says Allen Langdon, CEO of Canada-based Circular Materials.

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More Details From Compass Report on Recycling as It Is and Recycling as It Needs to Evolve

May 2, 2023

A new report aims to lay the groundwork for a U.S. recycling system that can better handle the expected growth in flexible packaging over the next decade.

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A Look Through 2023

Paul Harencak of LPS Industries Sees Economic Trends Continuing

May 2, 2023

The U.S. economy has proven more resilient than many expected through the early months of 2023, but challenges are still ahead. To get a sense of what they are, we spoke with Paul Harencak, vice president of LPS Industries, LLC in Moonachie, New Jersey.

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Packaging Company Identifies 5 Food Packaging Trends for 2023

April 27, 2023

Waldner North America Packaging Technologies sees opportunities for packaging companies as the pandemic fades and new trends emerge, including consumer concerns over food waste.

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Packaging Show Organizers Renew Agreement to Jointly Promote Global Events

April 13, 2023

Organizers of PACK EXPO and an event organizer in Germany plan to jointly promote trade shows globally, expanding the reach for events geared toward the packaging and processing industry.

Held annually in the U.S. since 2012, Digital Print for Packaging began as an opportunity for digital print equipment suppliers to network with converters on the relatively new idea of digital print for packaging. The interest and desire for digital print options continues to grow as converters look to provide new services and satisfy growing demands, and the industry shares a desire to explore more mainstream applications for digital print, and hopefully iterate the ROI of switching to fully digital. Smithers’ Digital Print for Packaging Conference (DPP) is the key place in the industry to have technical discussions around commercializing digital print for the packaging industry. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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Packed with first-hand experience, our high-level lineup of expert speakers will share their industry insights, best practices, and lessons learned throughout their e-commerce packaging journeys to provide invaluable market insights that help attendees to evaluate and optimize their own e-commerce packaging strategies. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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The Packaging Recycling Summit 2025, presented by Packaging World, brings together brands, materials suppliers, reprocessors, and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to illuminate all facets of the circular supply chain. Discover the critical role of design and material selection for recyclability, and the importance of collaborating early in the design process. Engage in discussions on current legislation, brand innovations, and how collaborative efforts across the supply chain can build more resilient and sustainable business practices that benefit both the bottom line and the planet. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 50% discount on the registration fee with this discount code: FPAMEMBER.

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As the topic of recycling and sustainability continues to take over every conversation within the packaging industry, learn more about how advanced recycling is influencing the recycling conversation, how this will change the circular economy and how brands are starting get involved when striving for further sustainability goals. Advanced Recycling Summit will bring high level presentations, interactive panels, and numerous networking opportunities with attendees from across the plastics and sustainable packaging supply chains. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee with this discount code: ARS25FPA.

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Join the premier event for the compostable products industry! Whether you're involved in product and material development, zero waste initiatives, collection and hauling, compost operations, or policy development, this is the event for you. Together, we'll work to build a successful system for food scraps diversion that incorporates compostable products and packaging.

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