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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.
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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.
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In this issue, we interview Weston Harcourt, strategic account manager of Sonoco Products Company.
Read MoreIndividuals were recognized at CMD, the Avery Dennison Foundation, Dow, and Barry-Wehmiller.
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Since the Women in Snacks forum was created nearly six years ago, participation in the group for female executives in the snack industry has continually increased, leading to the first in-person event planned for next week.
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Lily Sevin describes her successful business selling giant mushroom pillows online and her plans for her new role at FPA.
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Brightmark intends to invest $950 million in a “circularity center,” using pyrolysis to convert waste plastics into new products and creating about 200 jobs.
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The alliance is focused on educating the public on sustainability and the recyclability of flexible packaging products in the U.S.
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A startup aims to help companies understand plastics in their operations and supply chain and identify areas to reduce their use.
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Researchers estimate that the average family of four in the United States spends about $1,500 a year on food that is never eaten, but what has been harder to calculate are the reasons why.
Read MoreThe 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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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 MoreThe 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 had a direct tie-in with the Informa + SPMC® Red Cross Blood Drive.
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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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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 MoreThree major issues continue to be at the forefront: EPR for packaging, recyclable labeling claims, and packaging material bans.
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The judges for the 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition focused on containment, protection, convenience, communication, and sustainability.
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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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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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