As you are aware, a “self-initiated” case (not at the request of the domestic industry, but of its own volition) by the Department of Commerce (DOC) against suppliers of aluminum foil from South Korea...

The 2024 Call for Entries provides an overview of the Achievement Awards competition, the rules including eligibility requirements, entry fees, and complete instructions on how to enter the competition. It also outlines the key criteria...

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the proposal by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to add microplastics to the Candidate Chemicals List under the Safer Consumer Products Program (SCPP). We offer comments...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions on EPA’s Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution (Plastic Strategy). The benefits of plastic to our society are clear and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the FPA 2023 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first...

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has announced the agenda for the upcoming Advanced Recycling Summit, coming to Chicago, IL, and on-demand this August 29-30, 2023. Advanced Recycling Summit will...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions on the Draft Northeast Waste Management Officials Association (NEWMOA) Model Legislation. In this comment, FPA would like to address the model...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of SB 570/HB 882 – An Act To Reduce Plastics. As currently written the bill includes several broad definitions that would...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 768 – Plastic Bottle Recycling. As currently written, the bill excludes advanced recycling from the definition of recycling.

On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing the manufacturers of thousands of consumer products and the various retailers who sell those products to consumers all across our state, we want to thank you for your...

The following organizations, representing a diverse set of California business interests, are writing to express our concerns with SB 665 as drafted. SB 665 calls for the formation of a single-use plastics alternative working group...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to House Bill 779, Senate Bill 471, and Senate Bill 572 (herein referred to as MA EPR Bills), which all purport to establish extended producer...

The Flexible Packaging Association appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Request for Public Comment on its Recycling Infrastructure and Market Opportunities Map (EPA-HQ-OLEM-2022-0933) (The...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 3676. As currently written, the bill bans advanced recycling, certain chemicals in beverage containers and bans the use of...

We the undersigned organizations representing industries and workers across Massachusetts respectfully request your opposition of HB 3701 – An Act Relative To Chemical Recycling. As currently written, the bill would prohibit the building, construction, or...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that its newest report, the FPA/PMMI Best Practice: Transitioning Flexible Materials Report, is now...

To help identify the key challenges experienced by CPGs when transitioning between different flexible materials, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) partnered with PMMI Media Group Custom Research to develop best practices to address these challenges....

Polykar, an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is excited to announce that the company has successfully retained its prestigious Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) accreditation for packaging materials Issue 6. Polykar...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2023–2024 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer’s Guide provides...

On September 28, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by...

We are writing to respectfully oppose S. 3177/ A. 4758 related to PFAS reporting requirements, restrictions, and product bans. As written, within one year of the bill’s effective date, the bill would require manufacturers to...

ABC News’ recent “Trashed: The Secret Life of Plastic Recycling” investigation isn’t about plastic bags or even plastic packaging, it is about the current U.S. recycling system. Put trackers in any recyclable item today and...

The undersigned businesses and associations support the adoption of a workable, cost-effective expanded producer responsibility program for post-consumer packaging materials. We believe it is essential that any program: be guided by the findings of an...