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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Important Work for and in the Industry
Congress Ponders Packaging Legislation
Among the issues are recycling, plastic pollutions, and extended producer responsibility.
Read MoreCompanies Give Back to Their Communities
Polyplex, MAR-CO, Printpack, and Vonco lend a helping hand.
Read MoreStates Begin EPR Needs Assessments
These assessments of state recycling systems will remain crucial in determining ultimately what the cost will be to producers.
Read MoreHow to Make Sense of Sustainable Packaging
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 MoreFPA Reflects on 2023— A Year in Review
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 MoreELC Continues Working on Its Initiatives
Among them are the creation of content for the perfectpackaging.org, videos, and online games.
Read MoreSPMC® Examines Risks to Sterile Medical Packaging
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.
Read MoreA Closer Look at L. Todd Becker
L. Todd Backer, Vice President of Polyethylene Sales, Nova Chemicals, Inc.
In this issue, we interview L. Todd Becker, vice president of polyethylene sales at Nova Chemicals, Inc.
Read More2024 Will Not Be a Quiet Year in Washington
While it is unlikely many pieces of consequential legislation will make it to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature, we do anticipate a lot of legislative activity where FPA will advocate on behalf of the flexible packaging industry.
Read MoreCalifornia Intensifies Efforts for New Packaging Legislation
In 2024 in California, we will see the formal regulations for the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act and new packaging legislation.
Read MoreCompanies Give Back to Their Communities
Fres-Co, Inland Packaging, Emerald Packaging, Mica Corp., and Flex Films lend a helping hand.
Read MoreNew Technology Recycles Flexographic Printing Plates
MacDermid Graphic Solutions developed technology to expedite a renewable and sustainable way to eliminate this waste by focusing on total reuse.
Read MoreELC Members Meet With National Legislators and Staff Members
The event was successful in amplifying the flexible packaging industry voice.
Read MoreSPMC® Releases New White Paper on Rollstock Storage and Handling
The paper focuses on five key environmental factors—temperature, humidity, environment, physical protection, and time and equilibration—and the role each plays in maintaining the rollstock’s quality and integrity during storage and handling.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Jonathan C. Quinn
Vice president of marketing and sustainability for Accredo Packaging Inc./API Group Holding Inc.
In this issue, we interview Jonathan C. Quinn, vice president of marketing and sustainability for Accredo Packaging Inc./API Group Holding Inc. He is also co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council of the Flexible Packaging Association.
Read MoreChallenging Legislative Year Coming to a Close
As the first session of the 118th U.S. Congress comes to a close, the legislative year ended with few major accomplishments.
Read MoreEPR Programs Evolve During 2023
Four states have passed extended producer responsibility bills for packaging. Each program is structured differently, which can create confusion.
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