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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

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.

Companies Give Back to Their Communities

March/April 2024

Polyplex, MAR-CO, Printpack, and Vonco lend a helping hand.

News Desk

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.

ELC Continues Working on Its Initiatives

March/April 2024

Among them are the creation of content for the perfectpackaging.org, videos, and online games.

SPMC® 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.

2024 Will Be Busy With Advocacy and Other Efforts

Jan/Feb 2024

FPA is also launching a new supporting category of membership.

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.

National

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.

State

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.

Companies Give Back to Their Communities

Jan/Feb 2024

Fres-Co, Inland Packaging, Emerald Packaging, Mica Corp., and Flex Films lend a helping hand.

ELC Members Meet With National Legislators and Staff Members

Jan/Feb 2024

The event was successful in amplifying the flexible packaging industry voice.

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.

FlexFocus™FlexMatters

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.

Advocacy 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 […]

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?

National

Challenging 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.

State

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.

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.”

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., […]

The SPE Flexible Packaging Division has been presenting FlexPackCon since 2000. In 2023, the Montreal location reached maximum capacity of almost 200 attendees. The event blends fundamentals with applied experience to address emerging issues and opportunities in packaging.

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Dscoop is the global community of HP Industrial Print users, partners, and innovators—20,000+ strong and growing. We help members connect, learn, and lead the future of digital print.

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Held annually in the U.S. since 2012, Digital Print for Packaging began as an opportunity for digital print equipment suppliers to network with converters on the relatively new idea of digital print for packaging. The interest and desire for digital print options continues to grow as converters look to provide new services and satisfy growing demands, and the industry shares a desire to explore more mainstream applications for digital print, and hopefully iterate the ROI of switching to fully digital. Smithers’ Digital Print for Packaging Conference (DPP) is the key place in the industry to have technical discussions around commercializing digital print for the packaging industry. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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Packed with first-hand experience, our high-level lineup of expert speakers will share their industry insights, best practices, and lessons learned throughout their e-commerce packaging journeys to provide invaluable market insights that help attendees to evaluate and optimize their own e-commerce packaging strategies. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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The Packaging Recycling Summit 2025, presented by Packaging World, brings together brands, materials suppliers, reprocessors, and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to illuminate all facets of the circular supply chain. Discover the critical role of design and material selection for recyclability, and the importance of collaborating early in the design process. Engage in discussions on current legislation, brand innovations, and how collaborative efforts across the supply chain can build more resilient and sustainable business practices that benefit both the bottom line and the planet. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 50% discount on the registration fee with this discount code: FPAMEMBER.

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