Consumer packaging has long been a minefield of greenwashed sustainability claims plagued by recycling pitfalls that vary from state to state. A new bill introduced by Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) is poised to harmonize the...

CalRecycle has withdrawn proposed regulations for implementing California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, otherwise known as SB 54. The agency intends to change the regulations to improve clarity and help implement the...

The legislation continues an ongoing discussion at the federal level over the role of chemical recycling in advancing U.S. domestic supply chains and creating jobs. ACC and other groups say more federal policies and investments...

New year, new packaging requirements. In certain states, there are newly added parameters and restrictions governing packaging materials, labeling and types that have taken effect in January or will later in 2026. There are also...

If you’ve ever stood at your recycling bin wondering whether a package’s chasing arrows symbol means you can actually recycle it, you’re not alone. A new bill in Congress, the PACK Act, aims to change...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is seeking additional clarification on the TSCA PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule, with regard to its applicability to processors generally and to processors that import materials which they do not...

The associations listed below are pleased to provide written comments and recommendations in response to the information collection proposed by the Department of Commerce’s (Commerce or the Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressing...

State-level extended producer responsibility for packaging programs may be new in the United States, but they’ve already inspired a search for a more unified solution. As more states pursue EPR individually and producer expenses mount,...

On 10 December 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its Environmental Omnibus package, comprising six legislative proposals aimed at simplifying administrative and regulatory obligations across EU environmental law. The package, which is the eighth in...

Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025, commonsense legislation to establish the first voluntary federal standard for environmental claims on packaging and put an end to misleading “green”...

Two Republican congressmen have introduced a federal bill to classify chemical recycling as a manufacturing process rather than as waste incineration, a move they say will help to provide regulatory clarity and encourage infrastructure investment....

California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) requires product sellers to provide a “clear and reasonable warning” when the use of a product exposes individuals to any of more than 900 chemicals identified by the State of...

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she will introduce a bipartisan resolution designating November 15th, 2025, as “America Recycles Day” to show how recycling boosts Michigan's manufacturing economy, creates jobs, and keeps our communities cleaner. Here’s...

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she will introduce a bipartisan resolution designating November 15th, 2025, as “America Recycles Day” to show how recycling boosts Michigan's manufacturing economy, creates jobs, and keeps our communities cleaner. FPA...

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she will introduce a bipartisan resolution designating November 15th, 2025, as “America Recycles Day” to celebrate recycling, drive public awareness, and spark action toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Congresswoman...

On behalf of the organizations listed below, we write to express our support for the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Colorado Amended Program Plan, which was approved by the Advisory Board in Late August. Specifically, we...

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws take hold across the U.S., the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is helping producers navigate their new obligations. Converters, though not obligated as “producers” under these laws, play a crucial...

The undersigned organizations share and support the goals of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program—to reduce materials sent to landfills, expand recycling access, and increase the circularity of packaging. When thoughtfully designed, EPR can deliver...

The United States’ decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50% in June 2025 has sent ripples through the global packaging industry. Metal packaging producers—from food can makers to drinks suppliers—are now...

As 2025 draws to a close, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) reflects on a pivotal year for the industry while casting an eye toward 2026. Legislative and regulatory actions at the federal level remain critical...

Significant legislative and regulatory action affecting flexible packaging took place in 2025. Maryland and Washington passed new extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. Rhode Island and Hawaii passed EPR needs assessment bills,...

Stress levels are high for CPG companies and packaging groups as extended producer responsibility programs unfold in multiple states. This was on display at three recent Boston events hosted by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, How2Recycle,...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills related to PFAS and plastic microbeads, capping off a legislative session that brought little change for the packaging industry. SB 682, sponsored by state Sen. Ben Allen, would...

After a roller coaster of a year, those involved with rulemaking on packaging extended producer responsibility in California remain hopeful that a successful program can still emerge. Up against a key regulatory deadline in March,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the California...

Although a designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) receives much of the attention for any state’s emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan for packaging, independent PROs quietly address more specialized needs. As one of the first...

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging roll out across several U.S. states, producers must navigate a new and evolving regulatory landscape. Seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington)...

Public frenzy over the Trump administration’s tariffs may have cooled with various trade deal announcements. But the full cost implications from tariffs are still to come, according to a report the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...