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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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.
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.
Read MoreAdvocacy and Strategic Planning Round Out 2023
Nov/Dec 2023
As the year ends and we all reflect on our accomplishments as well as our resolutions for the new year, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has a lot to celebrate in 2023 and look forward to in 2024. On the state level, the advocacy focus was again on extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation, per- and […]
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Sorting Technology Advances Recycling Efforts
Nov/Dec 2023
The goal in the plastics industry is clear: The consumption of fossil raw materials must be reduced to the bare minimum. But how can our linear material flows be transformed into an efficient circular economy?
Read MoreChallenging Legislative Year Coming to a Close
Nov/Dec 2023
As the first session of the 118th U.S. Congress comes to a close, the legislative year ended with few major accomplishments.
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EPR Programs Evolve During 2023
Nov/Dec 2023
Four states have passed extended producer responsibility bills for packaging. Each program is structured differently, which can create confusion.
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ELC Co-Chair Reflects on his Tenure
Nov/Dec 2023
As I near the end of my term as co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council, I would like to say a heartfelt “thank you.”
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SPMC® Members Receive Industry Awards
Nov/Dec 2023
Over the past year, several members of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) received industry recognition for their contributions to the healthcare packaging industry. These honors are a testament to the talent and dedication of those who voluntarily serve on SPMC®. Marie Tkacik Marie Tkacik, director of product development and optimization at Beacon Converters, Inc., […]
Read MorePolytechnique Montreal Rooted in Meeting Industry’s Needs
Nov/Dec 2023
We talk to Abdellah Ajji, Ph.D., who heads the chemical engineering department at Polytechnique Montreal.
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A Closer Look at Evan Arnold
President of Glenroy, Inc.
Nov/Dec 2023
In this issue, we interview Evan Arnold, president of Glenroy, Inc.
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