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Labelexpo Americas 2024 Showcases Industry Trends and Innovations
Packaging industry professionals from around the world will gather in Rosemont, Illinois, for Labelexpo Americas 2024 to learn more about the challenges and innovations in the industry. The show will include live demonstrations of flexo presses and will display digital technology and finishing equipment, but it also will focus on trends facing the industry.
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Student Designers Develop New Twists on Old Packaging
Wouldn’t it be great to eat Pringles® chips without having to stick your hand down in the can? Essentially, that thinking was behind the flexible package that is the first-place winner of the 2024 Student Design Challenge held by the Flexible Packaging Association.
Read MoreSurvey Respondents Recommend Manufacturing Jobs to Women
The Career Advancement for Manufacturing Report provides critical data and insights into the unique challenges and opportunities women face in manufacturing.
Read MoreConsultant: New Battles Emerge in Plastics Debate
And Flexible Packaging Companies Must Improve Circularity
The flexible packaging industry is no longer losing the public relations war with environmentalists over how consumers view the issues. It may have already lost it.
Read MoreRethinking Workforce Strategies
New Approaches Might Attract—and Keep—Talent, Experts Suggest
he flexible packaging sector is in the same bind as other industries when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent. But if it wants to solve its workforce challenges, leaders will need to take a more proactive approach.
Read MoreUsing Sustainability Playbooks in R&D
Science Group Worked With CTOs to Develop Detailed Guides
A forum for chief technology officers in 2022 launched its inaugural effort—a practical guide for research and development teams that are contributing to corporate net-zero goals. This year, the forum’s initiative accelerated with actionable insights on balancing sustainability with growth.
Read MoreBeing Social
New FPA Social Media Campaign Expands Reach
At the start of Earth Day/Month in April, the social media marketing partner for the Flexible Packaging Association began a concerted effort to reach broader audiences, expanding upon an online community that has been increasing steadily over the past few years. The new campaign—“Pro Planet: We Believe Every Day is Earth Day”—is a six-part series that will run into early 2025.
Read MoreCompany Sees Increase in Need for Plastic Scorecards
More Businesses Will Have to Monitor Their Products, Founders Say
A startup aims to help companies understand plastics in their operations and supply chain and identify areas to reduce their use.
Read MoreExperts: Consumers Key to Tracking Food Waste
Researchers estimate that the average family of four in the United States spends about $1,500 a year on food that is never eaten, but what has been harder to calculate are the reasons why.
Read MoreFinding Gold
Companies Innovate With Flexible Packaging
The judges for the 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition focused on containment, protection, convenience, communication, and sustainability.
Read MoreFinding Silver
Innovations and Beauty Mark Flexible Packaging Competition
In addition to expanding the use of flexible packaging and packaging excellence, silver awards were given out in four other categories: sustainability, technical innovation, printing, and shelf impact.
Read MoreFood for Thought
Packaging Industry Monitors Federal Efforts to Reduce Food Waste
The flexible packaging industry backs the overall goal of reducing food waste. However, industry executives are concerned the federal strategy fails to reflect the value of plastic and flexible packaging in tackling the problem.
Read MoreOhio Tech Hub to Invest in Sustainable Polymer R&D
Hub Official: ‘Flexible Packaging Is Very High on a Lot of Our Innovators’ Minds’
Participants include universities, research centers, local governments, and economic development agencies, as well as companies such as Avery Dennison, Avient, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Parker Hannifin, and Synthomer.
Read MoreNational Recycling Measures Have Broad Business Support
Congress Expected to Continue Deliberations on Two Bills
Observers expect deliberations on the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act to continue in 2024
Read MoreOn Watch in Washington
Federal Recycling Legislation Could Grab Attention in 2024
With 2024 being an election year, conventional wisdom would suggest that the elected leaders might concentrate more on the horse races than public policies this year; however, significant legislation has been working its way through Congress.
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CNG and Others Reflect on Business Models Where Employees Have an Ownership Stake
Advocates argue that an ownership stake spurs employees to take a more active role in creating value and driving profits. But it also reduces turnover and can be attractive to potential employees.
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Judges of the Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition Identify Winners for 2024
The judges focus on picking the winners in six categories: expanding the use of flexible packaging, technical innovation, sustainability, printing, shelf impact, and packaging excellence.
Read MoreCompany Places Skilled Manufacturing Workers Using Traveling Nurses as a Model
Skillwork places industrial technicians on temporary assignments at production facilities around the U.S., similar to the way traveling nurses supplement the workforce at hospitals and health systems.
Read MoreMechanical Recycling Plant for Flexible Films Fully Operational in Minnesota
Food-grade and non-food-grade post-consumer recycled resin are being produced at the plant.
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