Bruce Welt, Ph.D., has been perfecting methods to recapture plastics for years and suggests that the processes could revolutionize the recycling industry.
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Brook + Whittle Buys Georgia-Based Flexible Packaging Company
Brook + Whittle recently announced that it has bought PouchIt, a flexible packaging manufacturer based in Atlanta. PouchIt specializes in short-run stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, and rollstock film. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brook + Whittle, which makes flexible packaging and other products, says in a statement that the deal expands its footprint […]
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Bigger, Faster, More Versatile: The Next Generation Solution for Digitally Printed Flexible Packaging
March 1, 2024
The ION by PCMC introduces a groundbreaking solution in the flexible packaging industry. This innovation addresses the market’s evolving demands for efficiency, versatility, and sustainability, significantly enhancing productivity and flexibility.
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A Closer Look at L. Todd Becker
L. Todd Backer, Vice President of Polyethylene Sales, Nova Chemicals, Inc.
March/April 2024
In this issue, we interview L. Todd Becker, vice president of polyethylene sales at Nova Chemicals, Inc.
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Companies Give Back to Their Communities
March/April 2024
Polyplex, MAR-CO, Printpack, and Vonco lend a helping hand.
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‘Suitable for Framing’
Judges of the Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition Identify Winners for 2024
March/April 2024
The judges focus on picking the winners in six categories: expanding the use of flexible packaging, technical innovation, sustainability, printing, shelf impact, and packaging excellence.
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Employee Owned
CNG and Others Reflect on Business Models Where Employees Have an Ownership Stake
March/April 2024
Advocates argue that an ownership stake spurs employees to take a more active role in creating value and driving profits. But it also reduces turnover and can be attractive to potential employees.
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On Watch in Washington
Federal Recycling Legislation Could Grab Attention in 2024
March/April 2024
With 2024 being an election year, conventional wisdom would suggest that the elected leaders might concentrate more on the horse races than public policies this year; however, significant legislation has been working its way through Congress.
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States Begin EPR Needs Assessments
March/April 2024
These assessments of state recycling systems will remain crucial in determining ultimately what the cost will be to producers.
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Congress Ponders Packaging Legislation
March/April 2024
Among the issues are recycling, plastic pollutions, and extended producer responsibility.
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How to Make Sense of Sustainable Packaging
March/April 2024
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to the U.K. Plastic Packaging Tax and individual state guidelines, regulations bring challenges when it comes to the ability to quickly adapt.
Read MoreSPMC® Examines Risks to Sterile Medical Packaging
March/April 2024
It’s often said laws can have unintended consequences. When it comes to certain proposed environmental legislative initiatives, the consequences could severely compromise the safety of sterile medical device packaging.
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ELC Continues Working on Its Initiatives
March/April 2024
Among them are the creation of content for the perfectpackaging.org, videos, and online games.
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FPA Reflects on 2023—A Year in Review
March/April 2024
While FPA was heavily engaged in several issue areas, including labeling standards, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and advanced recycling technologies, FPA’s highest priority remained extended producer responsibility legislation.
Read MoreFPA Monitors Issues and Legislation Involving Food Waste
March/April 2024
Food waste is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The current goal set by the United Nations Global Compact, Paris Accord, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Agriculture is to cut food waste and loss by 50% by 2030.
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National Recycling Measures Have Broad Business Support
Congress Expected to Continue Deliberations on Two Bills
February 28, 2024
Observers expect deliberations on the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act to continue in 2024
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Ohio Tech Hub to Invest in Sustainable Polymer R&D
Hub Official: ‘Flexible Packaging Is Very High on a Lot of Our Innovators’ Minds’
February 28, 2024
Participants include universities, research centers, local governments, and economic development agencies, as well as companies such as Avery Dennison, Avient, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Parker Hannifin, and Synthomer.
Read MoreFPA’s Political Action Committee to Hold First Event
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has formed a political action committee (PAC) called FlexPAC™ that will hold its first event next month. The PAC’s inaugural event will take place Friday, March 22, in conjunction with FPA’s Annual Meeting, which is being held from March 20 to 22 in Tucson, Arizona. George Khalaf, president of Data […]
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Meet the Staff at FPA: A Conversation With John J. Richard, Director of Government Relations
February 22, 2024
John J. Richard discusses his new role, hobbies and interests, and family.
Read MoreBerry Global to Spin Off Some Operations in Deal With Glatfelter
Berry Global Group Inc., based in Evansville, Indiana, has agreed to spin off and merge most of its health, hygiene, and specialties segment—to include its global nonwovens and films business—with Glatfelter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The deal, which was approved unanimously by the boards of both companies, will create a new publicly traded company […]
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