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Labelexpo Americas 2024 Showcases Industry Trends and Innovations

Sept/Oct 2024

Packaging industry professionals from around the world will gather in Rosemont, Illinois, for Labelexpo Americas 2024 to learn more about the challenges and innovations in the industry. The show will include live demonstrations of flexo presses and will display digital technology and finishing equipment, but it also will focus on trends facing the industry.

Innovations and Iterations

Student Designers Develop New Twists on Old Packaging

Sept/Oct 2024

Wouldn’t it be great to eat Pringles® chips without having to stick your hand down in the can? Essentially, that thinking was behind the flexible package that is the first-place winner of the 2024 Student Design Challenge held by the Flexible Packaging Association.

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A Closer Look at Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall, Vice President of Marketing, Nova Chemicals’ Polyethylene Business

Sept/Oct 2024

In this issue, we interview Sarah Marshall, vice president of marketing of Nova Chemicals’ Polyethylene Business.

Companies Celebrate Employee Accomplishments

Sept/Oct 2024

Companies recognized were American Packaging Corporation, Frain Industries, NOVA Chemicals, Inc., Printpack, and BW Converting. Individuals celebrated were Quentin Misenheimer and Nick Tucci.

Digital Exclusive

Comedian Nate Bargatze to Perform at PACK EXPO International

Educational Sessions and Sustainability Also Will Be Featured During the Expo

August 22, 2024

PACK EXPO International 2024 will also provide various networking events during the expo scheduled for November at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Digital Exclusive

European and Canadian EPR Experts Offer Advice for U.S. Programs

August 8, 2024

If you were to ask extended producer responsibility (EPR) experts from other countries about the lessons they learned that could be applied to EPR programs in the United States, you would receive advice about working well in advance on programs, harmonizing them across jurisdictions, being proactive, and getting involved.

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Packaging Expert Offers Career Advice During Overview of Industry

Kim Carswell Spoke During a Speaker Series Sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association’s Emerging Leadership Council

July 25, 2024

Kim Carswell has spent 40 years in a career that has made her a leader in sustainable packaging, including jobs with major retailers such as General Mills, Kraft Foods, and Target. During that time, she developed meaningful advice for people interested in a career in the flexible packaging industry.

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FPA Leader Reflects on Her Tenure

Alison Keane Spent Eight Years With the Advocacy Organization

July 11, 2024

Alison Keane, the outgoing president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association, says one high point of her eight-year tenure was the ability of her “small but mighty” staff to tackle extender producer responsibility laws that have been gaining increasing traction among states nationwide.

Digital Exclusive

Survey Respondents Recommend Manufacturing Jobs to Women

June 28, 2024

The Career Advancement for Manufacturing Report provides critical data and insights into the unique challenges and opportunities women face in manufacturing.

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Consultant: New Battles Emerge in Plastics Debate

And Flexible Packaging Companies Must Improve Circularity

June 28, 2024

The flexible packaging industry is no longer losing the public relations war with environmentalists over how consumers view the issues. It may have already lost it.

Political Action Committee Kicks Off Work at Crucial Time

July/August 2024

Bipartisan FlexPAC™ will help the flexible packaging industry support candidates for federal and state offices. With the 2024 election season in full swing, it has never been more vital to understand the value of political engagement and the need to strengthen the flexible packaging industry’s political resources.

News Desk

FPA Submits Comments and Joins Coalition Concerned About California Recycling Law

July/August 2024

The Flexible Packaging Association believes the law will only lessen the collection and recycling of recyclable material and add to landfill waste.

ELC Education Committee Releases New Videos

July/August 2024

The Education Committee of the Emerging Leadership Council of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) was formed to develop resources to empower FPA member companies to educate families and communities about the benefits of flexible packaging.

SPMC® Helps Improve Safety for Medical Device Packaging Worldwide

July/August 2024

Thanks to its determination, the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council has created and contributed to standards and test methods that have improved the safety of medical device packaging worldwide.

What Makes Lubricants Sustainable?

July/August 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines environmentally acceptable lubricants based on three criteria: biodegradability, toxicity to marine and aquatic life, and bioaccumulation. We’ll investigate each of these and look at some practical aspects that using bio-based lubricants can offer for packaging companies.

National

Job Training Remains in Focus as Manufacturing Rebounds

July/August 2024

Explore the employment trends and issues at the national level in the U.S.

State

State Legislatures Continue Work on Packaging Laws

July/August 2024

With elections in November, states are feeling pressure to pass legislation on packaging. A continued concern exists about plastic pollution and toxins in the environment and interest in policies to address them via bans and extended producer responsibility.

Rethinking Workforce Strategies

New Approaches Might Attract—and Keep—Talent, Experts Suggest

July/August 2024

he flexible packaging sector is in the same bind as other industries when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent. But if it wants to solve its workforce challenges, leaders will need to take a more proactive approach.

Using Sustainability Playbooks in R&D

Science Group Worked With CTOs to Develop Detailed Guides

July/August 2024

A forum for chief technology officers in 2022 launched its inaugural effort—a practical guide for research and development teams that are contributing to corporate net-zero goals. This year, the forum’s initiative accelerated with actionable insights on balancing sustainability with growth.

Being Social

New FPA Social Media Campaign Expands Reach

July/August 2024

At the start of Earth Day/Month in April, the social media marketing partner for the Flexible Packaging Association began a concerted effort to reach broader audiences, expanding upon an online community that has been increasing steadily over the past few years. The new campaign—“Pro Planet: We Believe Every Day is Earth Day”—is a six-part series that will run into early 2025.

As the topic of recycling and sustainability continues to take over every conversation within the packaging industry, learn more about how advanced recycling is influencing the recycling conversation, how this will change the circular economy and how brands are starting get involved when striving for further sustainability goals. Advanced Recycling Summit will bring high level presentations, interactive panels, and numerous networking opportunities with attendees from across the plastics and sustainable packaging supply chains. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee with this discount code: ARS25FPA.

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Join the premier event for the compostable products industry! Whether you're involved in product and material development, zero waste initiatives, collection and hauling, compost operations, or policy development, this is the event for you. Together, we'll work to build a successful system for food scraps diversion that incorporates compostable products and packaging.

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas is not just an event—it’s your competitive advantage and your secret weapon. Feel the pulse of innovation as you interact with exciting technology, watch powerful equipment, discover game-changing materials and collaborate with experts who’ve never seen a challenge they couldn’t conquer. FPA is a partner for the show. Use this code to register for free: 60S70.

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