Policy Resources for National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Members
Practical resources and insights for state leaders navigating packaging policy.
Packaging policy is evolving rapidly across states. AMERIPEN provides NLGA members and staff with balanced, data-driven resources to help inform policy discussions around sustainability, consumer affordability, recycling systems, product protection, and the economic impacts of packaging policy on businesses and households.
The Power of Packaging
Packaging plays an essential role in protecting products, reducing waste, supporting public health, enabling commerce, and delivering affordable access to everyday goods.
AMERIPEN invites NLGA members to explore how packaging systems work, the tradeoffs policymakers must consider, and the role packaging plays in everyday life.
AMERIPEN: A Trusted NLGA Partner
AMERIPEN, proud to be an NLGA Partner, and is the only material-inclusive packaging trade association in the United States representing the full packaging value chain, with a trusted data-driven, science-based approach to packaging policy.
- Raw material producers
- Packaging manufacturers and converters
- Consumer packaged goods companies
- Retailers and distributors
- Recyclers and waste haulers
- Equipment manufacturers
AMERIPEN Provides NLGA with:
- The entire packaging supply chain's perspective
- Practical implementation proficiency
- Well-rounded national state-by-state insights
- Connections to industry voices & expertise
States across the country continue to advance legislation impacting packaging design, recycling systems, material use, and environmental claims. AMERIPEN works with policymakers and stakeholders to support practical, effective packaging policy solutions, while recognizing the operational realities of packaging supply chains, household budgets, and consumer needs.
Featured Policy Resources
2025 Packaging Source Reduction Report
Analysis of packaging reduction trends, material innovation, and policy considerations.
Analysis of U.S. Packaging Recycled Content Goals
Overview of state recycled content requirements and implementation considerations.
2021 Packaging Industry Economic Impacts Study
Analysis of the U.S. packaging industry and its significant contribution to the economy (2026 update coming soon).
Federal Advocacy Efforts
Learn more on AMERIPEN’s efforts to harmonize the growing maze of state packaging labeling laws.