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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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In this issue, we interview David Nunes, president of Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
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Individuals recognized at Ship & Shore Environmental, Charter Next Generation, BW Packaging, Miraclon, and Emerald Packaging.
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Continuing the Meet the FPA Staff series, FlexPack VOICE® catches up with Chris Burt, FPA’s director of industry information.
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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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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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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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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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Observers expect deliberations on the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act to continue in 2024
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