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National Recycling Measures Have Broad Business Support

National 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

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On Watch in Washington

On 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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Employee Owned

Employee Owned

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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‘Suitable for Framing’

‘Suitable for Framing’

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.

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Ohio Tech Hub to Invest in Sustainable Polymer R&D

Ohio 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.

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Here to Help

Here to Help

Closed Loop Partners Seeks Circularity Projects It Can Fund

The transition from a linear to circular economy is so complex observers have found that projects require expertise and investments from multiple stakeholders.

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Testing Films and Film Alternatives

Testing Films and Film Alternatives

Packaging Machine Manufacturer Examines Which Options Perform Best

Lantech doesn’t make flexible film or film alternatives. However, the international manufacturer of packaging machines has an interest in closely monitoring the evolving marketplace and efforts that might limit the use of virgin plastics.

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Cybersecurity: Learning From Others

Cybersecurity: Learning From Others

Security Breach at MGM Resorts Offers Real-Time Lessons for Attendees at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

A cybersecurity expert presents tips on ways companies can prepare for a cyberattack.

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Reimagining FPA

Reimagining FPA

Working Groups Revamp Fall Conference and Expand Memberships

The Flexible Packaging Association has long been the voice of flexible packaging industry, and that voice has been stretching to reach more places in recent years.

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The Billion(s) Dollar Question

The Billion(s) Dollar Question

The Recycling Partnership Outlines Initiatives

The Recycling Partnership is researching people who participate in store drop-off programs to figure out why and how they participate.

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2023 Milestones

2023 Milestones

FPA Members Mark Anniversaries With Trade Association

Nearly 60 years ago, a husband and wife team named their new flexible packaging com­pany after their two sons, Glen and Roy. Today, Glenroy, Inc.—the com­pany started by Herb, Ruth, and Roy Jablonka—still operates as a privately held company from its headquar­ters in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. “Glenroy is a third-generation, family-owned flexible packaging converter and […]

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Striving for Safety

Striving for Safety

SPMC® Continues Oversight of Packaging Excellence

Sterile packaging rarely penetrates the public’s consciousness, creating an awareness gap that the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council has been striving to close since 1994 and continues with ongoing guidance on issues affecting the industry.

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Transitioning to Flexibles

Transitioning to Flexibles

New Guide Outlines Best Practices

Brands, particularly in the realm of consumer products, are eyeing a range of new materials to meet ambitious goals for creating more sustainable packaging.

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Students Capture Awards for 2023

Students Capture Awards for 2023

Annual Contest Recognizes Work at Packaging Programs

The entries for the Flexible Packaging Association’s Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge included short videos, where students explain the prototypes they developed. Several videos stood out because the students created strong marketing campaigns.

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