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Fact Sheet Explains Extended Producer Responsibility

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March/April 2022

host of states have either passed or are strongly considering EPR legislation as it pertains to packaging, and it is important that everyone has a fundamental understanding of the topic.

Advocacy Efforts Expand

Jan/Feb 2022

The Emerging Leadership Council’s (ELC) advocacy group has a mission to create clear and effective communication regarding legislative proposals affecting the flexible packaging industry that can be distributed within the industry and with our customers to best advocate for the entire flexible packaging industry.

Success Follows Summer Intern Program

Recruitment committee looks to in-person program in 2022

Nov/Dec 2021

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) first summer internship program, launched by the Emerging Leadership Council (ELC), included over 35 students from 18 different companies. The council started the program for one foundational purpose: to “sell” our industry to highly impressionable students who are weighing a very important decision—where to launch their careers.

ELC’s Leadership Development Committee Continues Its Work

Speaker Series Will Spill Into New Year

Sept/Oct 2021

The leadership development committee is a subset of the newly formed Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) within FPA.

Emerging Leadership Council Takes Off

ELC Committees Already Producing Results

July/Aug 2021

The Emerging Leadership Council’s (ELC) mission is to establish a network of future leaders to drive issues and opportunities that have a long-term impact on the advancement of the U.S. flexible packaging industry.

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K is considered the leading international trade fair in the plastics and rubber industry. Each time, the event attracts a large number of professionals from production, processing and related sectors such as mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, electronics, medical technology, the packaging industry and the construction industry from all over the world to find out about the latest innovations and make valuable contacts.

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Join FPA and ZACROS AMERICA, INC. for a deep dive into the future of beauty packaging. Trends, tech, and legislation all in one session. FPA President & CEO, Dan Felton, will be presenting for the webinar.

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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) proudly celebrates the 70th anniversary of its prestigious Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition in 2026. Since 1956, this annual competition has recognized the packaging innovations and technological advancements that have transformed our industry. Over the decades, the competition has become one of the most respected honors in the field, thanks to the exceptional quality of entries, a rigorous and objective judging process, and broad FPA and media coverage of the winning submissions. The entry deadline is October 23, 2025.

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