Explore the employment trends and issues at the national level in the U.S.
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Important Work for and in the Industry
Advocacy, volunteerism, and sustainability efforts are all showcased in this section. You’ll also find letters from FPA’s president, who offers her valuable perspective on those topics and more.
State Legislatures Continue Work on Packaging Laws
July/August 2024
With elections in November, states are feeling pressure to pass legislation on packaging. A continued concern exists about plastic pollution and toxins in the environment and interest in policies to address them via bans and extended producer responsibility.
Read MoreCompanies Celebrate Employee Accomplishments
July/August 2024
Individuals were recognized at CMD, the Avery Dennison Foundation, Dow, and Barry-Wehmiller.
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FPA Submits Comments and Joins Coalition Concerned About California Recycling Law
July/August 2024
The Flexible Packaging Association believes the law will only lessen the collection and recycling of recyclable material and add to landfill waste.
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ELC Education Committee Releases New Videos
July/August 2024
The Education Committee of the Emerging Leadership Council of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) was formed to develop resources to empower FPA member companies to educate families and communities about the benefits of flexible packaging.
Read MoreSPMC® Helps Improve Safety for Medical Device Packaging Worldwide
July/August 2024
Thanks to its determination, the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council has created and contributed to standards and test methods that have improved the safety of medical device packaging worldwide.
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A Closer Look at Weston Harcourt
Weston Harcourt, Strategic Account Manager, Sonoco Products Company
July/August 2024
In this issue, we interview Weston Harcourt, strategic account manager of Sonoco Products Company.
Read MoreFour Pillars for Our Future
May/June 2024
The four pillars—protect, inform, promote, and connect—have been infused with new priorities to guide the board, committee, and staff efforts—and inform the Flexible Packaging Association’s budget
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Eco-Innovation in Flexible Packaging
May/June 2024
But what exactly is eco-innovation and how are sustainable materials and practices being integrated into the manufacture of flexible packaging?
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118th Congress Deserves Award for Least Legislation Passed
May/June 2024
This Congress—specifically the U.S. House—found a way to pass bipartisan legislation in critical times by deviating from the regular procedure and using the suspension process.
Read MoreBreakthroughs in Packaging Laws Could Mark 2024
May/June 2024
Three major issues continue to be at the forefront: EPR for packaging, recyclable labeling claims, and packaging material bans.
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Companies Celebrate Employee Accomplishments
May/June 2024
Individuals recognized at Ship & Shore Environmental, Charter Next Generation, BW Packaging, Miraclon, and Emerald Packaging.
Read MoreSummer Intern Session Resumes This Year After Proving Successful
May/June 2024
The program seeks to create a collaborative environment for students to connect and begin building their career networks and to encourage a career in the flexible packaging industry after they graduate.
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‘Opening Possibilities’ Hits High Note on Sterile Packaging Day
May/June 2024
Opening Possibilities had a direct tie-in with the Informa + SPMC® Red Cross Blood Drive.
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A Closer Look at David Nunes
David Nunes, President, Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
May/June 2024
In this issue, we interview David Nunes, president of Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
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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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.
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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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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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Companies Give Back to Their Communities
March/April 2024
Polyplex, MAR-CO, Printpack, and Vonco lend a helping hand.
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