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New PMMI Report Reveals Sustainability Is Reshaping Equipment Requirements Across the Packaging
Posted In: General News, Sustainable Packaging,
Date posted Jul 6

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has released a new report, The Ripple Effect: CPG Sustainability and the New OEM Spec...

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CEFLEX Urges EU to Turn Rising EPR Fees Into Higher Flexibles Recycling Rates
Posted In: General News, Policy News,
Date posted Jul 6

CEFLEX warns that rising EPR fees for flexible plastic packaging must translate into measurable recycling improvements, not just higher producer...

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American Packaging Corporation Brings Performance and Visibility to Frozen Food Packaging
Posted In: General News,
Date posted Jul 6

Standing out in the freezer aisle takes more than great products. It takes packaging built to capture attention, communicate quality, and deliver a...

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Amcor Names Scott Fallon President of Flexibles North America, to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Posted In: General News, Industry News,
Date posted Jul 2

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Scott Fallon as President of Amcor...

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First Oregon EPR Report Shows Early Implementation of Producer-Funded Recycling System
Posted In: General News, Policy News,
Date posted Jul 2

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Oregon released its first annual report on the state’s paper and packaging Extended Producer Responsibility...

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Film Recycling Hits a Pivotal Moment
Posted In: General News, Sustainable Packaging,
Date posted Jul 1

After a rocky couple of years for film recyclers, recent pilot work is moving the notoriously challenging sector forward, and it is positioned to...

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New Bylaws, Leadership, and Members
Posted In: General News,
Date posted Jun 29

As co-chairs of the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC), we have some news to share about the ELC. The...

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Inside the Workforce: In Two Reports, PMMI Identifies Workforce Issues and Remedies, Including AI Op
Posted In: General News, Trends in Packaging,
Date posted Jun 29

As baby boomers continue to retire in large numbers, workforce issues likely will worsen in the manufacturing sector, especially as companies lose...

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Navigating Workforce Pressures
Posted In: General News, Trends in Packaging,
Date posted Jun 29

The U.S. economy closed 2024 on relatively stable footing, posting moderate growth despite persistent workforce pressures that continue to challenge...

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FPA Submits Comments for Massachusetts’ Senate Bill 3034 – An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov't Affairs, FPA NOW® , General News,
Date posted Jun 29

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback regarding Senate Bill 3034 – An Act to protect...

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FPA Submits Comments to the Massachusetts State House Regarding the House Language Regulating PFAS
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov't Affairs, FPA NOW® , General News,
Date posted Jun 29

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the House language regulating PFAS in consumer...

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FPA Submits Comments on NPRM to Amend Definition of Begin Actual Construction
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov't Affairs, FPA NOW® , General News,
Date posted Jun 29

The Flexible Packaging Association (“FPA”), the national organization representing U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging, supports...

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