Recyclers often note that from the time one begins to plan for the development of a materials recovery facility, it takes an average of 10 years to complete. In that time, packaging can shift dramatically as converters and brands replace materials, develop new formats, and launch innovative technologies designed to make packaging more effective in its roles—and to be recyclable.
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Gridlock Marks Start of 2023 on Capitol Hill
FPA Continues to Monitor Congress and Biden Administration
May/June 2023
The situation in Washington, D.C., as we enter late spring and early summer is pretty much what was anticipated—a Congress that has accomplished little of meaningful substance to date.
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Virginia Tech Develops Master’s Program in Sustainable Packaging
May/June 2023
We talk to Laszlo Horvath, an associate professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, who also serves as director of the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design.
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A Closer Look at Kevin Keneally
President and CEO, PPC Flexible Packaging
May/June 2023
In this issue, we interview Kevin Keneally, president and CEO of PPC Flexible Packaging and a board member of the Flexible Packaging Association.
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Compass Report Provides Direction
AMERIPEN and PMMI Outline Growth Opportunities
May/June 2023
A growing number of states are crafting extended producer responsibility laws that shift more of the cost for local recycling onto consumer brands. This report aims to help companies make the most of recycling opportunities.
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Packages Grab Award Spotlight
A Closer Look at More Gold Award Winners
May/June 2023
The top winners of the Flexible Packaging Association’s 67th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition ranked in the categories of packaging excellence, technical innovation, expanding the use of flexible packaging, shelf impact, and printing.
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High Achievers
Innovation and Sustainability Efforts Garner Gold in Annual Contest
May/June 2023
In all, 87 package entries were submitted in the 67th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition for a total of 230 entries—some packages were entered into multiple categories.
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More Details From Compass Report on Recycling as It Is and Recycling as It Needs to Evolve
May 2, 2023
A new report aims to lay the groundwork for a U.S. recycling system that can better handle the expected growth in flexible packaging over the next decade.
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Packaging Company Identifies 5 Food Packaging Trends for 2023
April 27, 2023
Waldner North America Packaging Technologies sees opportunities for packaging companies as the pandemic fades and new trends emerge, including consumer concerns over food waste.
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Regulatory Activity Accelerates in Four EPR States
More States Expected to Adopt EPR Laws
May/June 2023
The year 2023 is an incredibly active one for extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, which are now being implemented in the four states that passed EPR laws for packaging—so far. Over the past two years, the initial EPR initiatives passed into law are as follows: Maine’s Legislative Document 1541 in 2021 Oregon’s Senate Bill (SB) […]
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Packaging Show Organizers Renew Agreement to Jointly Promote Global Events
April 13, 2023
Organizers of PACK EXPO and an event organizer in Germany plan to jointly promote trade shows globally, expanding the reach for events geared toward the packaging and processing industry.
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ELC Seminar Shows Where Each Player Fits In
March 23, 2023
The program demonstrated what goes into producing a flexible package from start to finish along the supply chain, each step requiring every player do their part to ensure overall success.
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AMERIPEN’s Extended Producer Responsibility Series Kicks Off With Look at Europe
March 9, 2023
U.S. packaging companies can learn a lot about extended producer responsibility (EPR) by studying how Europe has embraced public policies and worked to develop EPR programs.
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March/April 2023
Industry engagement through social media is critical to spreading the message about flexibles, particularly to consumers.
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Year in Review
FPA Reflects on 2022 While Looking Ahead
March/April 2023
The Flexible Packaging Association recently published its annual “Report to the Members,” which provides an overview of the many initiatives and activities the association conducts on behalf of its members.
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ELC Update: New Speaker Series Planned for 2023
ELC Recruitment and Leadership Development Committee Highlights Success of Series
March/April 2023
THE EMERGING LEADERSHIP Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) had a busy year, including the work being done by the ELC’s recruitment and leadership development committee.
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SPMC® White Papers Focus on Top Challenges
March/April 2023
The individuals who serve on the technical committee of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council have contributed thousands of hours over its 28-year history to the development of industry guidance documents, standard test methods, FAQs, and most recently, white papers.
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R-Cycle is the Open Tracing Standard for Sustainable Plastic Packaging
March/April 2023
Sidel wants to build upon its key role in bringing the circular economy to life.
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FPA Continues to Fight Against Unfair Aluminum Tariffs
Deadline for Final Findings Is Extended to July
March/April 2023
The Flexible Packaging Association developed and launched a broad-based outreach campaign to engage members of Capitol Hill and sound the alarm that the flexible packaging industry was once again being unfairly targeted with unwarranted trade actions on aluminum foil.
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State Debates Will Challenge the Flexible Packaging Industry
March/April 2023
The year 2023 will be another precedent-setting one in terms of how much legislation will be introduced, but it is also a long year following the 2022 elections where Democrats had some notable gains at the state level.
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