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The Official Publication of the Flexible Packaging Association
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.
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JBM Packaging Recognized for Hiring Program
In 2015, JBM Packaging was looking for new ways to recruit workers—and that was long before the intense labor shortages of the past few years. The company, which is based […]
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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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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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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.
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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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2023 Shaping up to be Odd Year for State Packaging Laws
The year 2023 has proven to be a challenging one for keeping up with state legislative activity in the flexible packaging industry. At the year’s midpoint, it remains to be seen if new standards will be set.
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