The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to HB 2399, “Relating to Waste Management,” which would establish and extended producer responsibility act for packaging and paper.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 2296 – Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, which would establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging, alter state labeling provisions,...

Rootree Inc., Canada’s leader in sustainable digital flexible packaging, has announced the launch of its latest corporate video and campaign, Seed to Shelf. The short film depicts a brand’s journey from start to finish using...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to present the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, which features flexible packaging solutions that meet expectations and needs through advancements in materials, graphics, structure, new...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 66th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries...

Condiments and sauces are most often sold in a rigid package. All five of the packages used to create the generic Condiment/Sauce pack standard were between 12 – 16 oz. For this streamlined LCA study,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SB 7891, which would provide regulatory certainty for advanced recycling processes and create a more circular economy for plastics in New York.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SB 115, which would establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging material, modernizing, and improving waste and recycling systems in the State.

We are writing on behalf of trade associations employing tens of thousands of New Yorkers to respectfully request the final budget agreement include language from S. 7891 (Mannion) which supports and promotes the increased adoption...

Labels have grown to be one of the overriding factors in marketing a product. It displays crucial information like name, the company it is affiliated with, the ingredients used in it, etc. New techniques to...

Montalvo, an international specialist in Web Tension Control and Web Handling, is proud to publish its latest technical in-depth article about the Importance of Tension Control. In this article, Montalvo covers what Web Tension is,...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is introducing its new Renew™ Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film for use with its AirSpeed® systems across Europe. The polyethylene (PE) film is...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging systems, has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Heerlen, the Netherlands, and Herbrechtingen, Germany manufacturing facilities. The facilities manufacture air cushioning material for use with Pregis’...

The report highlights current and ongoing FPA programs that are ensuring that the environmental benefits and sustainability advantages of flexible packaging are communicated and understood; advocating to protect against potential barriers to growth, combat regulatory...

The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) and Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) created a Workgroup to create the draft Model Legislation for minimum post-consumer recycled plastic content in trash and carry-out bags and food, beverage,...

India’s largest multinational in flexible packaging materials & solutions and a global leader in polymer sciences has been riding the waves of innovation to build packaging products, applications & solutions that will further enhance the...

On behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), who is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, I write to commend the Committee on Environment and Public Works for its continued...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits the following comments in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). FPA is a national trade association that...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB 5658, “Concerning the recyclability of products and packaging,” stands to establish an onerous definition of “recyclable” that will have far reaching impacts on...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB 5697, “Renewing Washington's recycling system and reducing waste,” which sets arbitrary rates and dates for all packaging in Washington to have post-consumer recycled...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to the New York State Executive Budget – TED Part RR “Extended Producer Responsibility Act,” which would establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) act for...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to the New York State Executive Budget – TED Part RR “Extended Producer Responsibility Act,” which would establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) act for...

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we write in strong support of amending the America COMPETES Act of 2022 to include language requiring the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative...

The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to provide the following comments on the Executive Budget Proposal, Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation (TED) Article VII, Part SS, “Toxics in Packaging Act.” Our respective organizations recognize and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SB 367, which would provide regulatory certainty for advanced recycling processes and create a more circular economy for plastics in New Hampshire.

According to the United States Department of Commerce, e-commerce is a growing economic segment, experiencing a 32.4% surge from 2020 in the U.S.1 With an annual growth rate of approximately 20% expected to continue through...

Paper is one of the most versatile materials in the world. Besides the widely used pulp-based paper, there’s a recent rise of Synthetic Paper. There are many questions as people aren’t fully aware of what...