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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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.
‘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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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.
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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.
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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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.
Read MoreFPA’s Political Action Committee to Start Work
2024 Will Be Busy With Advocacy and Other Efforts
Jan/Feb 2024
FPA is also launching a new supporting category of membership.
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New Technology Recycles Flexographic Printing Plates
Jan/Feb 2024
MacDermid Graphic Solutions developed technology to expedite a renewable and sustainable way to eliminate this waste by focusing on total reuse.
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2024 Will Not Be a Quiet Year in Washington
Jan/Feb 2024
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.
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California Intensifies Efforts for New Packaging Legislation
Jan/Feb 2024
In 2024 in California, we will see the formal regulations for the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act and new packaging legislation.
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Companies Give Back to Their Communities
Jan/Feb 2024
Fres-Co, Inland Packaging, Emerald Packaging, Mica Corp., and Flex Films lend a helping hand.
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ELC Members Meet With National Legislators and Staff Members
Jan/Feb 2024
The event was successful in amplifying the flexible packaging industry voice.
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SPMC® Releases New White Paper on Rollstock Storage and Handling
Jan/Feb 2024
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.
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A Closer Look at Jonathan C. Quinn
Vice president of marketing and sustainability for Accredo Packaging Inc./API Group Holding Inc.
Jan/Feb 2024
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.
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