As part of a pan-European project to expand production of its Sustane® range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group, Inc.’s Flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity across three of its European recycling facilities. Leveraging the...

Pregis®, a global leader in high-performance flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, unveils the Pregis EverTec™ Automated Mailer, designed to seamlessly integrate with the Pregis Sharp™ MaxPro series of automated bagging machines, already known for...

In alignment with Inteplast Group’s sustainability goals, the BOPP Films business unit has received ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) PLUS certification at the following facilities: Gray Court, SC; Lolita, TX; and Morristown, TN. Inteplast...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, partners with DG press, a specialist of manufacturing hybrid web offset sleeve machines in flexible packaging and label...

Bruce Welt, Ph.D., has been perfecting methods to recapture plastics for years and suggests that the processes could revolutionize the recycling industry. As a professor in the packaging engineering program at the University of Florida,...

Dan Felton, Executive Director of AMERIPEN, the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works at a hearing about extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies for...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to TN SB 573, which directs the Department of Environment and Conservation to establish an Extended Producer Responsibility program in the State of Tennessee.

Earlier this year, Amazon announced the rollout of an innovative scheme that it hopes can help to reduce unnecessary packaging – an issue for which it has frequently been criticised in the past. The ‘Ships...

The undersigned organizations appreciate the extension of the Senate Bill 343 (SB 343) [Allen, Chapter 507, Statutes of 2021] Preliminary Findings Report public comment period timeline and look forward to continued engagement with CalRecycle throughout...

Winpak Ltd. proudly announces its exceptional achievement in the 2023 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment. With an outstanding score of A-, Winpak reaffirms its vision to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet...

With 2024 being an election year for the president and numerous members of Congress, conventional wisdom would suggest that the elected leaders might concentrate more on the horse races than public policies this year. However,...

In October, the federal government designated more than two dozen technology hubs around the U.S. where it expects to invest billions of dollars in research and development. The list included many of the usual R&D...

Both legislation and compliance related to sustainable packaging have risen exponentially in recent years. That means that beyond creating an appealing package for consumers, companies now must consider environmental impacts, as well. From the U.S....

Two major pieces of federal legislation that could help overhaul national recycling systems have garnered support from numerous business groups beyond the packaging and flexible packaging industry, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the...

As we get into 2024, these key federal initiatives will continue to be monitored by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). FPA has been tracking several pieces of recycling/ composting legislation at the federal level, including...

It’s often said laws can have unintended consequences. When it comes to certain proposed environmental legislative initiatives, the consequences could severely compromise the safety of sterile medical device packaging. The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®)...

Food waste is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The current goal set by the United Nations Global Compact, Paris Accord, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

Extended producer responsibility (EPR)-forward food packaging can only decrease the environmental impact of our food system if we continue to “do what is right” and are guided by food waste prevention, preservation options, and chemicals...

DuPont is now accepting applications for its newly created Sustainable Healthcare Medical Packaging Awards. The program is designed to recognize excellence in healthcare packaging initiatives that use Tyvek to drive and promote sustainability throughout the...

The latest sustainable addition to the Pregis portfolio, the EverTec Automated Mailer, is officially available! This curbside recyclable solution is compatible with the industry-trusted Pregis Sharp™ MaxPro series of baggers and is capable of increasing...

Source One Plastics, a joint venture between 23 Oaks Investments and LyondellBasell, has successfully started up its plastic waste sorting and recycling facility in Eicklingen, Germany. The new unit processes difficult to recycle post-consumer plastic...

Transitioning to sustainable packaging can be a daunting task, but it is much easier with a bit of industry collaboration. The industry stakeholders that participated in the VISION 2030 sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas...

Cosmo First has won two awards for its continuous efforts towards sustainable innovation and staying ahead of the curve. Cosmo First has bagged the prestigious Forbes Asia Best Under a Billion Companies Awards for its...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is opposed to the current MN HF3577, which would establish an Extended Producer Responsibility program in the State of Minnesota but stands ready to strongly support an amended version.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is strongly opposed to LD 1660 due to its negative effects on innovation, the environment, and your constituents. If advanced recycling is not considered to be a broader part of...

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the commercial launch of another RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology targeted at frozen food products such as frozen fruits and vegetables. This...

Accredo Packaging, a leader in its diverse offering of more sustainable packaging solutions, foresees continued development of robust sustainability goals for its North American operations, with key milestones targeted to be achieved by 2025. The...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB 2368, which directs the Department of Health to conduct a statewide recycling needs assessment in the State of Hawaii.