The four pillars—protect, inform, promote, and connect—have been infused with new priorities to guide the board, committee, and staff efforts—and inform the Flexible Packaging Association’s budget
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Case Study Compares Pet Product Packaging
May/June 2024
The Flexible Packaging Association partnered with PTIS, LLC to perform a streamlined life cycle assessment to compare flexible packaging options for the pet food sector with those of other comparative packaging formats to better understand the environmental impacts.
Read MoreSummer Intern Session Resumes This Year After Proving Successful
May/June 2024
The program seeks to create a collaborative environment for students to connect and begin building their career networks and to encourage a career in the flexible packaging industry after they graduate.
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‘Opening Possibilities’ Hits High Note on Sterile Packaging Day
May/June 2024
Opening Possibilities had a direct tie-in with the Informa + SPMC® Red Cross Blood Drive.
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Eco-Innovation in Flexible Packaging
May/June 2024
But what exactly is eco-innovation and how are sustainable materials and practices being integrated into the manufacture of flexible packaging?
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118th Congress Deserves Award for Least Legislation Passed
May/June 2024
This Congress—specifically the U.S. House—found a way to pass bipartisan legislation in critical times by deviating from the regular procedure and using the suspension process.
Read MoreBreakthroughs in Packaging Laws Could Mark 2024
May/June 2024
Three major issues continue to be at the forefront: EPR for packaging, recyclable labeling claims, and packaging material bans.
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Finding Gold
Companies Innovate With Flexible Packaging
May/June 2024
The judges for the 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition focused on containment, protection, convenience, communication, and sustainability.
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Finding Silver
Innovations and Beauty Mark Flexible Packaging Competition
May/June 2024
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.
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Food for Thought
Packaging Industry Monitors Federal Efforts to Reduce Food Waste
May/June 2024
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.
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A Closer Look at David Nunes
David Nunes, President, Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
May/June 2024
In this issue, we interview David Nunes, president of Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
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Companies Celebrate Employee Accomplishments
May/June 2024
Individuals recognized at Ship & Shore Environmental, Charter Next Generation, BW Packaging, Miraclon, and Emerald Packaging.
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Meet the Staff at FPA: A Conversation With Chris Burt, Director of Industry Information
April 25, 2024
Chris Burt describes her past experience and her plans for her new role at FPA.
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EPR Expert: Register and Prepare Now for Packaging Regulations
April 11, 2024
Companies that expect to be covered producers under the extender producer responsibility laws in California, Colorado, and/or Oregon should register by July 1, 2024, with the producer responsibility organization that will implement the laws.
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Hearings Focus on National Framework for Extended Producer Responsibility
March 21, 2024
The hearing before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee included discussions that would assign procedures for handling flexible packaging and other waste during their life cycles.
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Professor Says Full Plastic Recycling Could Be Within Reach
March 7, 2024
Bruce Welt, Ph.D., has been perfecting methods to recapture plastics for years and suggests that the processes could revolutionize the recycling industry.
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Ohio Tech Hub to Invest in Sustainable Polymer R&D
Hub Official: ‘Flexible Packaging Is Very High on a Lot of Our Innovators’ Minds’
February 28, 2024
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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National Recycling Measures Have Broad Business Support
Congress Expected to Continue Deliberations on Two Bills
February 28, 2024
Observers expect deliberations on the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act to continue in 2024
Read MoreFPA Monitors Issues and Legislation Involving Food Waste
March/April 2024
Food waste is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The current goal set by the United Nations Global Compact, Paris Accord, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Agriculture is to cut food waste and loss by 50% by 2030.
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FPA Reflects on 2023—A Year in Review
March/April 2024
While FPA was heavily engaged in several issue areas, including labeling standards, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and advanced recycling technologies, FPA’s highest priority remained extended producer responsibility legislation.
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