"While a final [Global Plastics] treaty was not reached at this time, the discussions that took place and the renewed calls for action... continue to signal a strong commitment to addressing plastic pollution." Read more from PPEC: tinyurl.com/2jyrtn4k

After a decade of dedicated service as FBA's Technical Committee Chair, Ben Frank (Packaging Corporation of America) will be stepping down from his leadership role. Steve Johnson (@SmurfitKappa) will replace Frank as chair with James Moody (Comencement Bay) as Vice Chair: tinyurl.com/2muc8zm

FBA is pleased to welcome Ashley Durkin-Rixey as its new Director of Communications. Ashley joins FBA with an extensive background in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, bringing deep experience in the trade association sector: tinyurl.com/y74sx9f5

Paper-based ketchup bottles tested by The Kraft Heinz Company could cut its carbon footprints by up to 90% compared to glass and 30% compared to plastic. A strategic step toward making all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. Read more: tinyurl.com/yxyce32f

It’s Fast Fact Friday! The corrugated industry supports education and training for future workforces in skilled careers through @ICPFCareers, which has donated $14 million in equipment and curriculum materials to post-secondary packaging schools over the last decade.

Christian Fischer discusses Georgia-Pacific's deep roots in Georgia (with 15 facilities, nearly 8,000 direct employees, and over 23,000 indirect jobs, backed by $3.4 billion in capital investments since 2014) and more in this interview with Georgia Trend: tinyurl.com/mwuadxm8

A limited number of spots are still available for @ICPFCareers's very first Holiday Weekend in Washington, D.C. Join FBA in supporting ICPF's educational programs and initiatives while enjoying the holiday season in our nation's capital. Register: tinyurl.com/2m3wfx5t

In part two of FBA's AI Webinar series, Sam Richter shared how you can streamline your work, using generative AI to automate repetitive tasks and accelerate workflows, draft content, extract data, and more. View Recording: tinyurl.com/ycxj93nr

The U.S. sustainable packaging market is poised for significant growth over the next decade, according to new market sizing research from Towards Packaging. Valued at $49.18 billion in 2024, the market is projected to reach $73.81 billion by 2034: tinyurl.com/2kee8cah

On September 5, President Trump signed a new Executive Order modifying EO 14257 from April. This update expands the list of goods eligible for duty-free import into the U.S., including three wood pulp tariff codes. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n7emja5

Last week at Parcel Forum 2025, FBA and @Intlpaperco co-presented a session titled “Ordinary but Extraordinary: Exploring the Eco-Advantages of the Tried and True Corrugated Package.” Read more: tinyurl.com/292wx4vz

A new coalition of packaging suppliers, brands, retailers, and technology providers has created an open-source template to ease the minimum data reporting process for extended producer responsibility laws. Read more: tinyurl.com/3xbappt5

It’s Fast Fact Friday! Corrugated packaging is the most frequently used shipping material because it is cost effective, lightweight, functional, and versatile.

During FY25, IKEA Components started replacing its plastic fitting bags with paper-based ones. This shift will reduce annual plastic consumption by approximately 1,400 tons as part of its Plastics Out Agenda. Read more: tinyurl.com/55bmu82a

Beginning in Q4 2025, Georgia-Pacific will invest $800 million to modernize and expand its Alabama River Cellulose mill. Once operational, that facility will become the largest and most advanced softwood pulp plant in the United States. Read more: tinyurl.com/4hfj3zf2

Make your brand more a-peeling by using corrugated! Corrugated packaging sells your product with high-impact graphics that drive brand awareness and product preference to help close the sale.

The FBA community mourns the passing of Bruce Benson, former FBA president, who died peacefully on Aug. 31 at the age of 86. Bruce earned the respect and admiration of colleagues as A dedicated leader and passionate advocate for the corrugated industry: tinyurl.com/46ump78t

For it's 30th anniversary PACK EXPO will be hosting its biggest show yet and FBA members can attend for free!   FBA Members, send an email to FBA's Marketing Communications Manager, Joey Hefferan ([email protected]), to claim your comp code: tinyurl.com/vctexfrs

Join Sam Richter, a Hall of Fame speaker and digital information expert, as he dives into how to get the most out of AI in our third edition of FBA's 6-Part Series, centered on Sam's “Mindset S.H.I.F.T.” Register: tinyurl.com/5dh8usxz

Research suggests that anywhere from 10 to 40 million metric tons of microplastics are released into the environment annually—and that number is estimated to double by 2040. One of the biggest sources? Plastic utensils. Read more: tinyurl.com/5xjwp7xv