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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.

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.

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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.

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., […]

Polytechnique 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.

Federal Recycling Strategies Must Be Monitored Closely

Sept/Oct 2023

We have been given several regulatory opportunities this year to drive home our message on the importance of films and flexibles, including the protection of products and the reduction of carbon, as well as shaping the future of recycling in the United States to include this type of packaging.

Key United Nations Report Outlines Food Waste and Packaging Issues

Sept/Oct 2023

This report establishes recommendations per food archetype based on 33 studies.

National

118th Congress Confronts Tech Issues

Sept/Oct 2023

As manufacturing floors become more integrated and companies increase investments in technology, technology oversight has become an increasing area of interest.

State

No New EPR Laws for 2023—So Far

Sept/Oct 2023

This year, we saw legislatures act more cautiously with extended producer responsibility (EPR), pushing through needs-assessment legislation rather than full-blown EPR.

News Desk

Flexible Packaging Industry Growth Accelerates

Sept/Oct 2023

The annual State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report, recently released by the Flexible Packaging Association, provides industry converters, suppliers, investors, and analysts with insights into the U.S. flexible packaging industry’s performance over the past year.

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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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. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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Join the premier event for the compostable products industry! Whether you're involved in product and material development, zero waste initiatives, collection and hauling, compost operations, or policy development, this is the event for you. Together, we'll work to build a successful system for food scraps diversion that incorporates compostable products and packaging.

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