July/Aug 2023

July/Aug 2023

PACKEXPO Las Vegas 2023 Highlights Sustainability

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July/Aug 2023

Panel Discusses End-Market Solutions for Recyclables

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July/Aug 2023

Society of Plastics Engineers Fall Conference Takes Shape

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FPA News

FPA and PMMI Develop Best Practices Guide for Transitioning Flexible Materials

The project’s main objectives were to uncover the key operational challenges and barriers to switching between flexible materials in the consumer packaged goods company production lines; and to create a best practices document as an industry guide for CPG companies, original equipment manufacturers, and materials suppliers/ converters on the most effective way to transition between flexible materials

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Emerging Leadership Council

Pack Jam Promotes Flexible Packaging to New Generation of Leaders

Pack Jam is an annual student-run conference hosted at packaging universities nationwide.

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July/Aug 2023

Patient Safety Central to Material Testing and Sustainability Initiatives

While all flexible packaging protects the content it contains, sterilized flexible packaging must keep its contents free of contaminants that can potentially harm a medical patient who is often receiving lifesaving care.

2-min read

July/Aug 2023

Living at the Intersection of Flexible Packaging and Sustainability

Flexible packaging continues to be a promising solution for many brands in various industries. But perceptions around recyclability and concerns about improper disposal continue to be obstacles that need to be overcome.

4-min read

Advocacy Corner

Workforce Issues Capture Attention in Washington

The U.S. workforce is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shifts to remote- and hybrid-work models, which does not work well for manufacturing jobs that require skilled, hands-on engagement.

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