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FPA packaging converters stay flexible, prepare for 2012 recovery

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

The 2012 Flexible Packaging Assn. annual meeting held last week in Scottsdale, AZ, was not even 48 hrs long, but it was packed with informative presentations to help the nearly 300 industry professionals on hand stay flexible amid the continuing … Continue reading →

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Flexible packaging, gravure printing reports ahead

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

The spring 2012 meeting, trade show and conference session kicks into gear this week with the Flexible Packaging Assn. annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. Watch for my followup report next Monday. In the meantime, follow my tweets live from the … Continue reading →

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A roadmap for more effective packaging recycling in the US

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Recognizing the limitations of the US waste management system, where only about one third of all municipal solid waste is recovered by recycling or composting, GreenBlue® released a report yesterday that assesses a variety of material-recovery systems around the world … Continue reading →

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