Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels trying to find the “right” sustainable package? That your options still seem to miss somehow? You are not alone. There is a misalignment between packaging and sustainability....

The upgraded facility will include a new production line, laboratory and warehouse, supporting the manufacture of high-barrier films used in applications such as lidding and pouches. These materials are widely used for products including wet...

Sustainable food packaging is no longer a niche pursuit—it has become a defining force reshaping the food and beverage industry. As brands face mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact, meet evolving regulations, and satisfy increasingly...

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced it has joined the US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI) as an associate member, becoming only the second non-consumer packaged goods (CPG) company...

Pregis®, a global supplier of protective packaging, mailing and bagging solutions and flexible packaging continues to progress toward its 2040 net-zero commitment by expanding the use of renewable wind energy across additional U.S. manufacturing locations....

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has been awarded the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award in the category “Best New Program”. This prestigious recognition...

Kuraray Co., Ltd. hereby announces that Kuraray has received official recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) for its EVAL™ ethylene vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) high-barrier resin. APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition is an engineering assessment...

We are writing to thank you for introducing the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) and for your leadership in advancing clear, consistent standards for recycled-content claims in the United States. Today, manufacturers and consumers alike...

Clariant has achieved a regulatory milestone with the EU Commission approval based on the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) positive safety assessment for its renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics. This authorization, published...

Ampacet SLIP SCAVENGER 1540 has been selected as a finalist for Product Technology Innovation of the Year in Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. This next generation slip control masterbatch is engineered specifically for flexible packaging...

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leader in industrial air pollution control solutions, has launched its engineered Dust Collector Systems designed to capture dust, fumes, and fine particulates directly at the source. The global...

The Global Packaging industry stands at a pivotal moment because sustainability is no longer a choice but a critical business imperative. As requirements to measure and track carbon footprint intensify across major markets and consumer...

As lawmakers around the world pursue ambitious sustainability goals for packaging, an essential sector of the healthcare supply chain has found itself at the center of an unexpected policy collision. For the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council...

At the FPA FlexForward® Conference in November, during a panel discussion on the future of flexible packaging recycling in California, leaders from across the value chain agreed that the industry’s response will depend on...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced the commercialization of SYNDIGOTM rPE-IN3 and SYNDIGO rPE-IN4 recycled polyethylene (rPE) grades for general purpose, non-food-grade applications throughout North America. The two rPE grades are the latest addition to the SYNDIGO...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony in opposition to House Bill 796 that proposes to prohibit facilities in Maryland designed to convert plastic to fuel or feedstock through certain chemical...

We are writing to ask you to oppose Maryland House Bill 796, which would ban use of advanced recycling in the state. Advanced recycling is a critical set of technologies that help eliminate plastic waste...

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks, coatings and service solutions for the global packaging and print industry, has achieved overall B grades in CDP’s Climate Change and Water Security Assessments, with A and A-...

Flexible packaging has become one of the most widely used forms of packaging in the United States, touching everything from grocery store shelves to hospital operating rooms. Yet as the industry grows, so do the...

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste's report on "The Challenges and Solutions for Flexible Plastic Packaging Waste" offers actionable insights on how to solve the flexible plastic waste challenge in Europe and North America. The...

Korozo Group is pleased to confirm that it has once again achieved an ‘A’ score for Climate from the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), reflecting the company’s continued focus on structured climate governance, transparent reporting, and...

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

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with US-based premium food packaging manufacturer The Revere Group, helping the company to...

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) released Journey to Film & Flex Circularity: A Framework of Necessary Design, Collection, and End Market Levers, a new resource outlining the practical, system-level actions needed to advance the circularity...

Growing consumer concerns about the environment are driving demand for environmentally responsible and sustainable packaging options for food products. Manufacturers are also focusing on improving their production processes, including packaging, to align with their sustainability...

Brazilian researchers developed the material using biopolymers extracted from an Amazonian species known as tambatinga as the raw material. Using the skin of an Amazonian fish known as tambatinga as the raw material, researchers at...

American Packaging Corporation (APC) has been honored for its outstanding environmental efforts by ITU AbsorbTech® in recognition of significant solid waste reduction. From January 1 to June 30, 2025, APC successfully diverted the following amounts...

Mass balance is a widely recognized accounting method used in various ways, including as a way to certify the percentage of recycled content in sustainable packaging materials. As eco-modulation fees start to add up for...