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PROTEIN POWDER STAND-UP POUCH VS. HDPE CANISTER COMPARISON (TRADITIONAL SUP VS. PCR SUP)
02.23.2023

Protein powders are often sold in a rigid package, but can also be found sold in flexible packaging formats such as Stand-up Pouches (SUP). For this comparison, 2 separate SUPs were evaluated with the rigid...

GLENROY PROTEIN POWDER STAND-UP POUCH VS. HDPE CANISTER LCA (TRADITIONAL SUP VS. RECYCLABLE SUP)
02.23.2023

Protein powders are often sold in a rigid package, but can also be found sold in flexible packaging formats such as Stand-up Pouches (SUP). For this comparison, 2 separate SUPs were evaluated with the rigid...

SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. PET BOTTLE WITH A PUMP LCA (NON-METALIZED)
02.23.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

GLENROY SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. HDPE BOTTLE WITH A FLIP TOP LCA (METALIZED)
02.22.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

GLENROY SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. HDPE BOTTLE WITH A FLIP TOP LCA (NON-METALIZED)
02.22.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

GLENROY SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. PET BOTTLE WITH A PUMP LCA (METALIZED)
02.22.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

FPA Publishes Annual Report to the Members
02.15.2023

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Report to the Members. The report provides an...

FPA 2023 Associate SOI Survey
02.15.2023

Amelia Island Hotel List
02.15.2023

FPA Report to the Members, 2022
02.11.2023

The report highlights current and ongoing FPA programs that are ensuring that the environmental benefits and sustainability advantages of flexible packaging are communicated and understood; advocating to protect against potential barriers to growth, combat regulatory...

FPA2023ConverterSOISurvey
02.09.2023

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing Oregon’s SB 543 and SB 544
02.09.2023

The undersigned organizations, representing a cross section of employers including packaging and consumer product manufacturers, material suppliers, retailers/grocers, agriculture, restaurants, and others urge you to oppose SB 543 and SB 544. Taken together, these bills...

FPA Signs Coalition Comments Regarding EPA’s Proposed Changes to Reporting Requirements for PFAS and Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern; Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
02.09.2023

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and our coalition of companies and trade associations appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Changes to Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to Supplier Notifications for Chemicals...

Aluminum Foil Trade Actions Threaten the Flexible Packaging Industry
02.09.2023

The Department of Commerce (DOC) shouldn’t be picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets, but that is exactly what they are doing in the case of aluminum foil imports. A “self-initiated” case by the...

FPA Signs the Americans for Free Trade Coalition’s Comments on the Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigations
02.09.2023

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits these comments on the Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in...

FPA Sends Coalition Letter to Secretary Wang Regarding Concern for the DOC’s Self-initiated Circumvention Case on Aluminum Foil Imports from South Korea and Thailand
02.09.2023

As you are aware, the Department of Commerce (DOC) self-initiated a circumvention case on aluminum foil imports from South Korea and Thailand. We are writing to convey the serious concerns our member companies have about...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter for Hawaii’s House Bill HB 1326 (Lowen) – Packaging Waste Reduction Program Mandate
02.09.2023

The organizations listed above are commenting with concerns on House Bill 1326 that seeks to establish a 70% packaging waste reduction program in the State of Hawaii. The above listed associations have worked successfully with...

York University Publishes Consumer Attitudes Towards Packaging and Packaging Waste Report
02.06.2023

Numerous studies over the past 3 years have shown that the environmental impact of a package or product is now being factored into consumer purchasing decisions. These studies have shown that consumers self-report as having...

FPA Q4 2022 'Pulse of the Industry' Survey
01.24.2023

The Americans for Free Trade Coalition Submits Comments to the USTR in Response to a Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigation
01.17.2023

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits these comments on the Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in...

Aluminum Foil Trade Actions Threaten the Flexible Packaging Industry
01.17.2023

The Department of Commerce (DOC) shouldn’t be picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets, but that is exactly what they are doing in the case of aluminum foil imports. A “self-initiated” case by the...

FPA 2023 Annual Meeting Attendee List
01.16.2023

FPA Signs a Coalition Letter on EPA’s Proposed TSCA 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule and the Associated IRFA
01.12.2023

The undersigned organizations are pleased to provide comments regarding the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Updated Economic Analysis for the proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8 (a)(7) reporting and recordkeeping rule. In our...

FPA Signs a Coalition Letter Requesting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to Extend the Public Comment Period for “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) by 60 Days
01.12.2023

The undersigned organizations respectfully request that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) extend the public comment period for Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides” or the “Guides”) by 60 days. The...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Act and Prevent a Rail Strike
12.08.2022

We write you today on a matter of grave urgency. Once again, the United States is facing the threat of a major rail strike between the major freight railroads and 12 labor unions, the second...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter in Support of H.R. 8059, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and H.R. 8183, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act
12.08.2022

The undersigned organizations support H.R. 8059, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and H.R. 8183, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. We believe that both bills would generate the necessary data and public-private partnerships to...

FPA Student Design Challenge Call for Entries, 2024
11.29.2022

In its 20th year, the FPA Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge has become a prestigious competition within the flexible packaging industry. The FPA Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge honors flexible packaging solutions developed by students....

Montalvo Promotes Russ Hall to Chief Executive Officer
11.18.2022

The Montalvo Corporation, an international industry leader in web tension control products and services based in Gorham Maine, has promoted interim CEO Russ Hall to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Robin Goodwin, Executive Chairman of Montalvo’s...

FPA 2023 Sponsorship Commitment Form
11.15.2022

FPA Signs the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coalition of Companies and Trade Associations’ Comments Regarding PFAS Designation Under CERCLA
11.10.2022

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coalition of Companies and Trade Associations (the Coalition) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) precedent-setting proposed rule in which EPA proposes to define and exercise...