March/April 2023

March/April 2023

Hearings Focus on National Framework for Extended Producer Responsibility

The hearing before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee included discussions that would assign procedures for handling flexible packaging and other waste during their life cycles.

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March/April 2023

Packaging Show Organizers Renew Agreement to Jointly Promote Global Events

Organizers of PACK EXPO and an event organizer in Germany plan to jointly promote trade shows globally, expanding the reach for events geared toward the packaging and processing industry.

2-min read

March/April 2023

ELC Seminar Shows Where Each Player Fits In

The program demonstrated what goes into producing a flexible package from start to finish along the supply chain, each step requiring every player do their part to ensure overall success.

2-min read

March/April 2023

AMERIPEN’s Extended Producer Responsibility Series Kicks Off With Look at Europe

U.S. packaging companies can learn a lot about extended producer responsibility (EPR) by studying how Europe has embraced public policies and worked to develop EPR programs.

4-min read

Career Focus

Students Prepare for Tech Careers

We talk to Charles Christensen, an instructor at Northwood Technical College in Wisconsin, about the college's Automated Packaging Systems Technician program.

3-min read

FlexFocus™

A Closer Look at Amy E. Moore

In this issue, we interview Amy E. Moore, vice president of Westlake Corp.’s polyethylene division.

4-min read

From the Magazine

Obstacles Surround Sales and Marketing Trends

After taking a back seat to supply constraints during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability has returned to the driver’s seat with sales and marketing efforts

6-min read

From the Magazine

Marijuana Laws Open Packaging Opportunities

Now that nearly 40 U.S. states have given a green light to cannabis use, whether for medical or recreational purposes, marijuana has taken on various forms—and the packaging often is now designed to gain attention rather than deflect it.

6-min read

From the Magazine

Standing Out

Companies that are members of the Flexible Packaging Association submitted products to be evaluated in up to six categories in the 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition: expanding the use of flexible packaging, technical innovation, printing, shelf impact, sustainability, and packaging excellence.

6-min read

March/April 2023

How to Succeed With Packaging Innovations at Your Company

The process of developing new packaging ideas in a large corporation—the road to innovation—never has been easy. But the journey still can be fun, suggests William A. Singleton III, global packaging director at Mars Wrigley Confectionary.

5-min read

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