Welcome to AMERIPEN! If your organization is a new member or if you are a new employee of one of our member organizations, the below information is designed to help you engage with AMERIPEN and get the most out of your membership. All members will receive periodic communications from AMERIPEN regarding upcoming meetings, webinars, and other high-level announcements.
Committee and Taskforce participation
AMERIPEN values the expertise and diverse viewpoints of our members and hope that you will consider participating in one or more of the following committees/work groups.
Policy & Advocacy Committees
Government Affairs Committee & Coalition
Meeting Cadence: Weekly Legislative Update call – Every Friday
The Government Affairs Committee works closely with our lobbyists to develop and draft strategies for responding to state and federal policy regarding packaging and the environment. Strategies are developed with the intent to proactively engage policymakers in responsible packaging policy development and implementation. A comprehensive summary of legislative activity is also provided to participants on a weekly basis.
Regulatory Affairs Work Group
Meeting Cadence: Every Other Wednesday
A subset of our Government Affairs Committee that works closely with AMERIPEN staff and our contract lobbyists to track and respond to state and federal regulations regarding packaging and the environment.
Federal Work Group
Meeting Cadence: Every Other Tuesday
Our Federal Work Group and PACK Act Coalition are offshoots of our Government Affairs Committee. These efforts are led by the Government Committee Chair, who works closely with our lobbyists on overall updates and strategy with specific focus on the PACK Act. While the Federal Work Group is dedicated to reviewing and existing proposed federal legislation and regulation, the PACK Act Coalition’s priority is supporting efforts for the future introduction of the PACK Act and building support in Congress for its future passage.
Compostables Work Group
Meeting Cadence: Every Other Month
This work group seeks to help educate and inform our members regarding compostable packaging and related policy issues. We bring in guest presenters from other organizations focused on compostable packaging and composting to help inform on key policy issues. The intent is to help set a baseline level of understanding for compostable packaging policy across our membership and to develop a strategy for AMERIPEN regarding compostable packaging, including where we support or might lead collaborative efforts with partner organizations.
Other Committees
Sustainability Committee
Meeting Cadence: As needed based on projects
This committee is focused on identifying and implementing sustainable packaging objectives and policies aligned with AMERIPEN’s vision and mission. The Sustainability Committee coordinates efforts to advance sustainable packaging through policy, market alignment, and strategic communication.
Communications Committee
Meeting Cadence: Monthly
This committee advises AMERIPEN on potential communication strategies. The committee helps identify key messages and topics to address in the media, as well as identify effective ways to help promote and increase awareness of the AMERIPEN brand.
Membership Committee
Meeting Cadence: Monthly
This committee advises AMERIPEN on potential membership recruitment and retention strategies to grow and sustain the association’s member base. The committee regularly gathers feedback, develops outreach strategies, and helps foster a sense of community and engagement within the industry.
Annual Summit Planning Committee
Meeting Cadence: Monthly
This committee helps plan AMERIPEN's Annual Summit, the leading industry conference that delivers educational, networking, and professional development value to packaging policy and sustainability professionals. Participants provide input on themes, speakers, and session topics, and promotes the event to ensure strong participation and impact.
Getting the most value out of your AMERIPEN membership:
Please forward the link to this form internally to any colleagues that may benefit from joining AMERIPEN calls or distribution lists. There is no cap on participation through your AMERIPEN membership and we welcome not only policy-facing individuals, but also those that may provide a different perspective (sustainability, new product development, communications/marketing, external engagement, etc.)