In the past few months, the education committee of the Emerging Leadership Council has made significant progress in its efforts to develop resources to empower Flexible Packaging Association member companies to effectively educate families and communities about the benefits of flexible packaging.
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SPMC® Committee Tracks Industry and Regulatory Issues
Jan/Feb 2023
The Sterile Packaging Manufacturers Council has a newly formed sustainability/regulatory committee monitoring a self-initiated case by the U.S. Department of Commerce involving imports of aluminum foil from China that are finished in South Korea and Malaysia.
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Leveraging Marking and Coding Technology for Sustainability
Jan/Feb 2023
One important way manufacturers and retailers can improve the sustainability of their products is through investment in greener packaging options. Most will be aware of the potential cost benefits and reduced environmental impact of switching to recyclable materials, but fewer have considered the role improved marking and coding solutions can play in enhancing efficiency and sustainability across supply chains.
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New Congress, Biden Second Term Kick Off 2023
Jan/Feb 2023
With the midterm elections behind us, 2023 kicks off the 118th Congress and marks the second half of President Joe Biden’s first term. As the past several years have taught us, we know we need to expect the unexpected.
Read More2023 Activity in States Picks up Where 2021, 2022 Left off
Jan/Feb 2023
The years 2021 and 2022 were unprecedented with groundbreaking new laws in the packaging sector. Four states adopted new extended producer responsibility laws, two states adopted new recycled content mandates for various types of packaging, and California adopted a first-in-the-nation recycling labeling law. The year 2023 will also likely prove to be significant and precedent setting for packaging policy.
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Iowa State Graduate Program Focuses on Solutions
Jan/Feb 2023
We talk to Keith Vorst, director of the Polymer and Food Protection Consortium at Iowa State University. The consortium is funded by private companies. Vorst received grant funding from federal agencies, as well.
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A Closer Look at Adrianne Tipton
Chief Technology Officer, Novolex
Jan/Feb 2023
In this issue, we interview Adrianne Tipton, chief technology officer at Novolex. She also is co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council of the Flexible Packing Association.
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What Now?
Advocacy Experts Discuss New Congress
Jan/Feb 2023
As 2023 begins, federal legislators will be putting the final touches on reorganizing the House and Senate committees and subcommittees of the 118th Congress based on the results of the November election. But even before the election, advocates for the packaging and flexible packaging industries were preparing for what they know will be a busy year on Capitol Hill.
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Our Future Workforce
Schools and Companies Tout Training Programs at PACK EXPO International
Jan/Feb 2023
Even before the pandemic and its aftermath, finding workers has been a struggle. Unemployment rates continue to hover at or near historic lows, even as economists increasingly predict an economic downturn. Workforce training, recruitment, and retention issues remain top concerns for companies nationwide, including those in the flexible packaging industry.
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Flexpack Crash Course
New Workers Network During Daylong Seminar
Jan/Feb 2023
This course aims to help the flexible packaging industry maintain, grow, and attract new talent through connections and collaboration.
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AMERIPEN Leader Reviews Packing Issues for 2023
Dan Felton Outlines Key Initiatives on State and Federal Levels
January 4, 2023
State policymakers will have a busy year in 2023 as they seek to regulate the packaging industry, with measures expected on extended producer responsibility, labeling requirements, and recycled-content mandates.
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Amcor Leader Discusses $10.8M Investment at Michigan State University
His Advice to Other Companies: ‘Jump in’
January 4, 2023
This past year, Amcor announced it would be investing $10.8 million into the Michigan State University School of Packaging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Amcor’s commitment includes investment in infrastructure and building renovations, as well as an endowed chair position in the School of Packaging.
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Keane: Sustainability Remains Top Concern for FPA Members
December 22, 2022
When it comes to advocating for the flexible packaging industry, the highest priority remains issues surrounding sustainability, says Alison Keane, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association.
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C-P Flexible Packaging Expands Solar Power Initiatives
December 8, 2022
C-P Flexible Packaging recently announced it plans to power half of the company’s U.S. facilities with solar energy by 2025.
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ProAmpac CEO Intends to Double Sales Within Five Years
Greg Tucker Says Sustainability Goals Accelerate, Too
November 22, 2022
ProAmpac intends to double its sales from about $2.5 billion to $5 billion within three to five years and offer a sustainable alternative for all of its products by 2025.
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A Conversation With Fredy Steng
Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Berry Global Group Inc.
November 10, 2022
In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Berry Global Group Sales Director Fredy Steng offers insights into issues facing the industry in the coming year, including sustainability and government regulations.
Read MoreAluminum Trade Policies Must Change
Nov/Dec 2022
Deja vu. Shortly after I started with the Flexible Packaging Association in 2016, I had my first real test. While advocacy has always been my passion, I was still learning the industry, as well as my CEO role, and had never worked on a trade issue. When the International Trade Commission received a petition to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese aluminum foil, we were off and running.
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Flexible Packaging Industry Growth Accelerates
Nov/Dec 2022
The annual “State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report,” covers the entire flexible packaging industry, including the segment of the industry that adds significant value to flexible materials, usually by performing multiple processes. This segment of the industry is estimated to be $29.5 billion in 2021.
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ELC Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
New Committee Will Work With FPA Member Companies
Nov/Dec 2022
The Emerging Leadership Council continues to focus on supporting Flexible Packaging Association member companies and the flexible packaging industry. We are thrilled to announce the formation of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee to foster, promote, and engage in a culture of diversity and inclusion within the industry.
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SPMC® Gets the Word Out About Its Mission
Council Committed to Next Generation Medical Device Packaging Professionals
Nov/Dec 2022
Sterilization packaging is a complex segment of the flexible packaging industry that is highly regulated and requires specific technical expertise. Since its founding, the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council has been a trusted source of technical information and guidance for packaging professionals and engineers.
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