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ing supplier accountability into purchasing decisions and achieving a 9.4 percent global reduction in the green- house gas impact of the company’s packaging. Update On US Packaging Regulations And Legisla- tion: Abigail Sztein, Executive Director, Recovered Riber,
American Forest & Paper Association leads this insightful session that offers a comprehensive overview of the lat- est legislation and regulations affect- ing packaging in the United States at both state and federal levels. This ses- sion will cover critical developments shaping the future of the packaging in-
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dustry. Key topics include ongoing advocacy and implica- tions of state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) leg- islation for the paper industry, the current implementation phase of state EPR laws, and additional policies impacting fair market access for packaging in the U.S. Abigail serves as Executive Director, Recovered Fiber for the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). Sz- tein manages issues and programs that promote increased paper recycling and maintain member company access to mill-quality recovered fiber for use in manufacturing new pulp, paper and paperboard. Until March 2024, she led the state advocacy team and directly managed advocacy in the Northeast on behalf of AF&PA. Her experience with AF&PA spans various roles in gov- ernment affairs and public policy, including state and local government affairs, sustainability, diversity, equity, inclu- sion and belonging (DEI&B), recycling policy, and energy and water issues since 2010. Sztein is also co-president of her neighborhood citizens association and coach of her son’s preschool soccer team. Women’s Leadership Council Meeting : Ann Bow- ers-Evangelista, President of Llumos, LLC, leads this ses- sion with a question. Have you ever seen these behaviors in your workplace? Or have they described your own be- havior at some point in your work experience?
• Procrastination • Perfectionism • Fear of failure • Imposter syndrome • Over-reliance on approval • Avoidance of leadership roles
These are all signs of worker self-doubt, which can have a serious impact on mental and emotional health as well as productivity and organizational longevity. And it isn’t al- ways a “personal problem” – it may be rooted in systemic biases that keep workers from performing at their best. In this session, attendees will learn how to spot self-doubt in the workplace and address it to build a confident, produc- tive, and mentally healthy workforce. Ann is a seasoned executive coach with 22 years of experience blending psychology, business, and athletic
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