Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Lights✨! Camera🎥! Action🎬! Our brand new "Why Packaging?" video highlights why packaging is a great career choice for students or nontraditional professionals looking to break into the industry. Packaging careers offer immense potential for growth, creativity, and innovation. As technology advances, so does the importance of product design, development, testing, manufacturing processes, and more — all areas critical to successful packaging initiatives. This video shows how opportunities in the packaging industry translate into meaningful work experiences and strong career paths. You'll hear perspectives from current packaging professionals working in areas like medical devices and sustainability, from future packaging professionals excited to join the industry, and you'll learn some impressive statistics on new graduates' salary ranges and job placement rates. Watch it now! #packaging #WhyPackaging

The EPA’s new strategy to tackle plastic pollution emphasizes reuse, a national EPR framework, and a circular economy approach. With a focus on reducing impacts on vulnerable communities, it outlines six objectives for change. Learn more via Packaging Europe: https://buff.ly/4i6025I #packaging

Food packaging supply chain professionals: Share your thoughts and opinions on food quality and safety awareness at our FSAP Food Safety Alliance For Packaging technical committee's next virtual meeting on December 19. To participate, email: fsap.iopp@gmail.com. #packaging

With tighter regulations and facility closures, the medical industry is rethinking reliance on ethylene oxide (EO) for sterilization. As EO use faces growing scrutiny, manufacturers are exploring alternative methods. Find out more via Healthcare Packaging - https://buff.ly/3Z9kslN #packaging

Wrap up your year in packaging with our Cincinnati Chapter's holiday party on December 18! Connect with friends, celebrate, and see the golf outing proceeds presented toUniversity of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning students. The event is free, but registration is required: https://buff.ly/3Z3Lxqa #packaging

The humble cardboard box has become a powerful marketing tool and a playground for designers. Packaging World highlights 5 ways to transform your packaging into a miniature billboard, ready to tell your story and showcase your product: https://buff.ly/3OufISU #packaging

Don't miss our West Michigan Chapter's Packaging Compliance Labs tour this Wednesday, December 11, at 3 PM! Come see PCL's packaging validation, engineering, and contract packaging solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical industries. RSVP to Katie Ott: kott@dazmii.com. #packaging

Get the latest updates on IoPP programs and events, packaging industry news, and trends in our weekly newsletter! Read this week's issue now: https://buff.ly/4giwvEn #packaging

Snack producers are prioritizing automation to keep up with the growing demand for on-the-go products. Packaging World's 2024 “Snack Foods Packaging Trends" report highlights the need for machinery that supports innovation and troubleshooting: https://buff.ly/4g07ptq #packaging

Seats are filling quickly for our Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging course, February 3-5, 2025, at MD&M Trade Shows. Hands-on learning and expert-led sessions will give critical insights on sterile barriers, equipment validation, and regulations. Register now: https://buff.ly/3Nc46mK #packaging