A Unique, Diverse Trade Association
AMERIPEN is a trade association dedicated to improving packaging and the environment. We are the only material-inclusive packaging industry trade association in the United States representing the entire packaging supply chain. This includes materials suppliers, packaging manufacturers, retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and end-of-life materials managers. Our membership also includes a robust array of industry, material, and product-specific trade associations who are essential to the AMERIPEN fabric. We focus on science and data to support our public policy positions, and our advocacy and policy engagement is based on rigorous research rooted in our commitment to achieve sustainable packaging policies.
Our Mission
To be the leading voice for the packaging industry, using science to inspire, create and advocate for sustainable solutions for the packaging value chain.
Our Vision
Packaging is recognized for all its benefits, including preventing waste and driving a circular economy.
Our Values
We are collaborative, dedicated to sustainability, honest and trustworthy, inclusive in our materials, products, members, and processes, data-driven, and future-focused.
Our Strategic Initiatives
Advocacy and Policy
AMERIPEN will aim to lead in evidence-based advocacy, influencing public policies that strike a balance between industry needs and environmental responsibility, fostering a sustainable and competitive landscape for packaging.
Communication and Education
AMERIPEN will prioritize cooperation through strategic networking, effective communication, and educational initiatives to empower industry leaders and policymakers with the knowledge and tools needed for sustainable packaging solutions.
Innovation and Research
AMERIPEN will continue to invest in fostering innovation and research within the packaging industry, supporting the development and adoption of cutting-edge, sustainable policies, practices and technologies that align with industry goals.
Industry Collaboration
AMERIPEN will actively collaborate with diverse sectors of the packaging value chain, including material suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, recyclers and other stakeholders to create a cohesive and united front for advancing sustainable packaging practices and advocating for responsible public policies.
Public Awareness and Perception
AMERIPEN will focus on raising public awareness and shaping positive perceptions of the value of sustainable packaging, emphasizing its benefits to consumers and promoting responsible packaging consumption and end-of-life habits.
Capacity Building for Members
AMERIPEN will be dedicated to growing and maintaining the capacity of its membership by providing resources and support to enable those members to effectively develop and implement sustainable packaging practices.
More information on AMERIPEN's Strategic Plan may be found here.