Advocating for Responsible Packaging Policy
AMERIPEN – the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment – represents the entire packaging value chain, advocating for responsible packaging policies that drive meaningful progress in packaging sustainability while supporting industry growth and consumer needs. As the leading voice for packaging policy in the United States, AMERIPEN works with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders to develop science-based, data-driven solutions that enhance packaging’s role in product protection and circularity.
Leading on Packaging Policy...
At AMERIPEN, we work at the forefront of packaging legislation and regulation, collaborating with policymakers and stakeholders, at the state and federal levels, to ensure policies are both effective for the environment and practical for industry. Our advocacy helps create solutions that balance innovation, responsibility, and economic realities.
While we were founded to influence packaging extended producer responsiblity legislation when it was introduced in the U.S., AMERIPEN's focus has expanded to other key issues facing the packaging industry, such as labeling, recycled content, source reduction and chemicals in packaging.
Through our proactive, collaborative approach, AMERIPEN provides the packaging value chain with a strong, unified voice – and builds confidence that tomorrow’s packaging policies will support both sustainability and economic growth. Learn more here.
...Driven by Sustainability
For the last several decades, sustainability has been the driving influence in packaging policy. In order to effectively advocate for sustainable solutions, we must understand the challenges.
Through AMERIPEN's sustainability work, we look to optimize the value of packaging while minimizing any associated social, environmental, and economic impacts. We conduct research that allows us to advocate for progressive, proactive, and evidence-based strategies that advance sustainable packaging systems. To show sustainability in action throughout the packaging industry, we highlight the companies making a difference.
Whether through policy mandates or voluntary efforts, the packaging industry will continue to embed sustainability throughout its people, products, and operations, and AMERIPEN will continue to champion these efforts. Learn more here.
Our Vision
Packaging is recognized for all its benefits, including preventing waste and driving a circular economy. See how our vision shapes the future of packaging.
Our Mission
Be the leading voice for the packaging industry, using science to inspire, create, and advocate for sustainable solutions for the packaging value chain. Learn more about our mission and impact.
Our Members
AMERIPEN's membership represents the entire U.S. packaging value chain, advocating for solutions that enhance packaging’s role in circularity. Become a member today to join the conversation.
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