As we get into 2024, these key federal initiatives will continue to be monitored by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). FPA has been tracking several pieces of recycling/ composting legislation at the federal level, including...

It’s often said laws can have unintended consequences. When it comes to certain proposed environmental legislative initiatives, the consequences could severely compromise the safety of sterile medical device packaging. The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®)...

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 (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

Extended producer responsibility (EPR)-forward food packaging can only decrease the environmental impact of our food system if we continue to “do what is right” and are guided by food waste prevention, preservation options, and chemicals...

DuPont is now accepting applications for its newly created Sustainable Healthcare Medical Packaging Awards. The program is designed to recognize excellence in healthcare packaging initiatives that use Tyvek to drive and promote sustainability throughout the...

The latest sustainable addition to the Pregis portfolio, the EverTec Automated Mailer, is officially available! This curbside recyclable solution is compatible with the industry-trusted Pregis Sharp™ MaxPro series of baggers and is capable of increasing...

Source One Plastics, a joint venture between 23 Oaks Investments and LyondellBasell, has successfully started up its plastic waste sorting and recycling facility in Eicklingen, Germany. The new unit processes difficult to recycle post-consumer plastic...

Transitioning to sustainable packaging can be a daunting task, but it is much easier with a bit of industry collaboration. The industry stakeholders that participated in the VISION 2030 sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas...

Cosmo First has won two awards for its continuous efforts towards sustainable innovation and staying ahead of the curve. Cosmo First has bagged the prestigious Forbes Asia Best Under a Billion Companies Awards for its...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is opposed to the current MN HF3577, which would establish an Extended Producer Responsibility program in the State of Minnesota but stands ready to strongly support an amended version.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is strongly opposed to LD 1660 due to its negative effects on innovation, the environment, and your constituents. If advanced recycling is not considered to be a broader part of...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the commercial launch of another RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology targeted at frozen food products such as frozen fruits and vegetables. This...

Accredo Packaging, a leader in its diverse offering of more sustainable packaging solutions, foresees continued development of robust sustainability goals for its North American operations, with key milestones targeted to be achieved by 2025. The...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB 2368, which directs the Department of Health to conduct a statewide recycling needs assessment in the State of Hawaii.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is strongly opposed to LD 1660 to its negative effects on innovation, the environment, and your constituents.

Mainetti, a global leader in the packaging industry, has announced the expansion of its operations in Bangladesh, signaling a significant strategic move to bolster its sustainable flexible packaging business and scale the company’s Polyloop recycling...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has launched its latest sustainable technology in Europe - ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt. This high-barrier fiber-based solution is engineered for thermoforming applications suitable for various products, including chilled cooked meats, cold cuts, sliced cheese, and fish....

AMERIPEN, the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, announced a five-part webinar series, “Preparing for Packaging Producer Responsibility in the U.S.,” designed to help organizations set the groundwork for complying with extended producer responsibility...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting these comments on the Biden-Harris Administration’s above reference draft national strategy (herein after referred to as “Strategy”). FPA represents flexible packaging manufacturers and suppliers to the industry in...

Sustainability is a key pillar for BOBST to achieve our vision of shaping the future of the packaging world, and to support our customers in achieving their goals. The Bobst Group has taken important actions...

Constantia Flexibles has been recognized with three prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards, celebrating their outstanding sustainable packaging innovations, which include the remarkable EcoLamHighPlus, a mono-material laminate boasting exceptional barrier properties, and EcoLam, also a mono-PE substrate....

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces five APC Centers of Excellence achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS. APC's Columbus, Wisconsin, Deforest, Wisconsin, Story City, Iowa, Chili, New York, and...

Polykar, a leading manufacturer of sustainable flexible packaging solutions, is excited to announce the highly anticipated release of the final episode in their three-part video series: 'A Minute with Mehdi.' In this captivating installment, Polykar's...

89% of households were “very satisfied” with the Flexible Plastic Fund FlexCollect project across four pilots surveyed. The FPF FlexCollect project was set up in May 2022 to understand the best way to collect and...

EPR’s core strength is money. Local governments will benefit as producers cover their recycling costs. They may not cover all costs, after all, producers won’t write a blank check. Yet even if that group only...

Revolution Sustainable Solutions LLC, Little Rock, Arkansas, has acquired PolyAg Recycling Ltd., a Canada-based mechanical recycler of agricultural films. Established in 2019, PolyAg offers local recycling of used agricultural film through its recycling facility in...

A joint industry statement has expressed concern about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s references to ‘state-run producer responsibility organizations’, which are feared to open legal loopholes and threaten the EU’s recycling targets and decarbonization...

Following the findings of 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2023, RecyClass has updated its recyclability evaluation protocols and released a new set of design for recycling guidelines for all plastic packaging streams. The latest set...