The Canadian government has published final regulations to prohibit single-use plastics including checkout bags; cutlery; foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics that are considered hard to recycle; ring carriers; stir sticks; and straws...

RecyClass Design Book is a practical guide clarifying the concepts of recyclability and design for recycling which are based on a science-driven approach. This document elaborates the concept of RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines, and...

Van Buren, Arkansas-based Arkansas Poly & Printing (APP), a producer of flexible consumer packaging, and Virginia-based Trex Co., a maker of wood-alternative decking and railing outdoor building products, have entered into a scrap supply agreement....

Infinity Images, a graphics producer out of Portland, Oregon, sets high expectations for themselves, aiming to be the best in the industry when it comes to printed graphics and custom fabrication. To accomplish this, Infinity...

The ValTara SleekWrapper i65 sets the bar when it comes to flow wrapping hard-to-handle products such as soft baked goods, tortillas, fresh produce, meats and multi-pack trays. The Sleek i65 feeds the film from below...

Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economics and Climate Protection, visited the Flensburg mill of the specialty paper manufacturer Mitsubishi HiTec Paper on 17 June. On site, he was not only able to...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to submit comments on the April 11, 2022, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM” or “Notice”) to amend the SEC’s 2010 Climate Guidelines. This rulemaking, if finalized, would...

The California Chamber of Commerce and the organizations listed respectfully oppose unless amended AB 2026 (Friedman) as amended on June 9, 2022, which is the most current version of the bill in print. During the...

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 the FPA 2022 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first...

Taghleef Industries (Ti) has been announced as a finalist for the category Recyclable Packaging (Pre-Commercialized) at The Sustainability Awards 2022, touted as the world's most prestigious competition for sustainable packaging innovation organized by Packaging Europe,...

Chemical maker Sabic has partnered with Heinz, British grocery store chain Tesco, packaging supplier Berry Global, and recycling technology experts Plastic Energy in a recycling trial in the U.K. designed to close the loop on...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, announced an investment of more than €10 million dedicated to advancements in multilayer PE film technology and manufacturing equipment in its Heerlen, the Netherlands location. This...

As demand for more recycled content, commitment to meet environmental objectives and consumer expectations converge, significant increases in recycling capacities are needed. Advanced recycling is a pathway receiving significant capital investment and seeing numerous high-profile...

Toyo-Morton, Ltd., Japan’s leading manufacturer of laminating adhesives and a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has updated its laminating adhesives portfolio with food-safe products that are free of epoxy silanes and organic tin compounds....

Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, and Wipak Polska, a company specialising in the manufacture of bags and the conversion of films supplied by other Wipak Group companies,...

Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey J. Prosinski to its Board of Directors. Mr. Prosinski is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at J.M. Huber Corporation. According to Mr....

NOVA Chemicals Corporation is introducing new resin technology for machine direction oriented (MDO) and biaxially oriented (BO) processes to help its customers and brand owners meet their sustainability goals. NOVA Chemicals’ innovative technology marks a...

The undersigned organizations support policy and practical solutions that will accelerate the cleanup of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment. As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertakes a rulemaking process to potentially designate...

After a four-year hiatus, the best of the packaging and processing industries will once again gather at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The four-day trade show will run between October 23-26. The most comprehensive global...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has partnered with International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in gaming, to enhance its complex lottery instant ticket game printing process with PCMC's ION digital printing...

At E-Pack Europe 2022, Amazon’s Jeremy Long explains how true innovation around e-commerce packaging requires an upstream strategy that involves both the product and the packaging. The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon knows a bit...

Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine, have announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a merger agreement. According to the companies, the new organization will provide enhanced...

Sustainability Director at The Consumer Goods Forum, Ignacio Gavilan, explores why plastic isn’t a problem if used in the right way, which is why they’re arguing a plastic circular economy must become the new normal....

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 426 “Packaging Product Stewardship Act,” which requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship...

ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced it has acquired Reepack. Reepack is a leading manufacturer of high-quality flexible packaging machinery known for their vacuum chambers, thermoformers, tray sealers, and flow wrappers. The...

JBM Packaging, a provider of eco-friendly flexible packaging solutions and contract packaging services, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Enquirer Media Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered...

OEC Graphics, one of the largest pre-press service providers in North America, Oshkosh, Wisconsin location has successfully completed the Miraclon Certification Program for FLEXCEL NX Plates. Designed to evaluate KODAK FLEXCEL NX System users’ ability...

Dow has announced the expansion of its Project REFLEX initiative in Egypt and Guinea, following a successful pilot phase in Nigeria. Working together with local partners the initiative aims to increase flexible packaging recycling in...