Continuing the “Meet the FPA Staff” series, FlexPack VOICE® sits down with Abigail Trumpy, FPA director, regulatory affairs.
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Creating a Personal Board of Directors
ELC Member Kasie Fairbarn Advises Students on How to Seek Guidance Early on in Their Careers
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, one FPA ELC member was looking for a better way to thrive, which led to creating a personal board of directors.
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A Conversation with Sam Schlaich, FPA Counsel, Government Affairs
Continuing the Meet the FPA Staff series, FlexPack VOICE® catches up with Sam Schlaich, FPA counsel, government affairs.
Read MoreA Conversation With Ken Swanson
CEO, Liquibox
In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Liquibox CEO Ken Swanson talks about his experiences in flexibles and offers insight into the workforce landscape.
Read MoreInvestors Enter Recycling Arena
Private-Equity Firms See Potential for Circular Economy
Private investors want to turn one of the largest curbside recyclers in the U.S. into a test bed for building up infrastructure that will be vital to the success of the circular economy.
Read MoreProactive Insurance Protects Against Cyber Attacks
FPA Offers NAM Cyber Cover to Its Members
Last year, NAM teamed up with two insurance partners to offer a new product to members: NAM Cyber Cover to NAM members.
Read MoreGovernments Play Large Role in New Recycling Investments
States Take the Lead, While Federal Efforts Stall
Government policies often dictate what and how much recyclable material is collected, ensuring supply. Policies can also help to stimulate demand by setting requirements for incorporating recycled material.
Read MoreCyberthieves Target Manufacturers
Experts Discuss Trends, Offer Tips
Cybersecurity trends have led FPA to offer its members a cyber risk mitigation and insurance package program, developed by NAM, to help prevent cyberattacks.
Read MoreAluminum Foil Shortage Intensifies
War in Ukraine, Tariffs, Trade Policies Frustrate Supplies
Flexible packaging companies may have been hoping this year would bring relief to a stubborn shortage of aluminum foil. However, relief does not appear likely anytime soon.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Ken Swanson
CEO, Liquibox
In this issue, we interview 30-year packaging industry veteran Ken Swanson, CEO of Liquibox, a global packaging company based in Richmond, Virginia.
Read MoreIndustry Supports Packaging Programs at Stout
Industry leaders look to hire students who are not afraid to jump in and figure things out. Here, we learn about how the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s program is helping.
Read MorePackaging EPR Bills Falter, Challenging Policies Remain in Play
Several states are considering proposals that are “simpler solutions” to address packaging in the waste stream. Those concerns continue to be driven by concern over plastic pollution.
Read MoreThe President’s Budget Request Explained
Every year the president and Congress engage in the annual federal budget process to fund all aspects of the federal government. This complex process seems to get more complicated every year.
Read MoreSun Chemical Takes Multi-Layered Approach to Sustainability
Corporate Sustainability Report Focuses on ‘Five Rs’
Sun Chemical Corporation report focuses on its commitment to a sustainability strategy comprising three key pillars: operations, products and services, and collaborations.
Read MoreSterile Packaging Day 2022 Celebrated In Person, Online
SPMC® member company representatives convened with customers, suppliers, and one another for the first time in several years.
Read MoreAligning Flexible Packaging to a Circular Economy Framework
Despite being one of the most environmentally sustainable packaging types, no single solution currently can be applied when it comes to the best way to collect, sort, and process flexible packaging waste.
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