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

With rising landfill waste, innovative cannabis industry leaders are tackling sustainability challenges by adopting reclaimed, recyclable, and compostable packaging solutions. Discover how these green initiatives are making a difference at Healthcare Packaging : https://buff.ly/4dUv91f #packaging

Join our Central Ohio Chapter for an interactive session on Sept. 20 with Trayak to learn how to navigate product and package sustainability using science-based LCA metrics, then demo the EcoImpact platform. IoPP members: $20, non-members: $25. Register now: https://buff.ly/3MnTUHp #packaging

Ready for a swing at the Central Indiana Chapter's annual golf tournament on Sept. 13 at Valle Vista Country Club? Join for $110 or sponsor an ISU student golfer for $50. Try your luck at the raffle, or consider sponsoring a hole for $100. Sign up now: https://buff.ly/3Xh1jyp #packaging

As the push for sustainability grows, the packaging industry explores materials like algae and agave. These innovations offer promising reductions in environmental impact. Dive into the latest developments via Packaging Gateway & Inside Packaging: https://buff.ly/3WZHaeN #packaging

🎉 Congratulations to SnapSlide on winning the 2024 AmeriStar Award in the Drug and Pharmaceutical category! Their SnapSlide® Rx cap offers a user-friendly, child-resistant solution that enhances accessibility and safety for all. Learn all about it: https://buff.ly/3yCw1sc #packaging #AmeriStar

Time is ticking! Don't miss our Fundamentals of Sustainable Packaging course, Sept. 10-12, hosted by Printpack in Atlanta. Learn from our Sustainable Packaging Technical Committee experts and become a leader in sustainability. There are only 15 seats left! Register by Sept. 3: https://buff.ly/3V7mIch #packaging

A groundbreaking study reveals how EPS foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, can be converted into a high-value conducting polymer for electronics. This transformation could turn a packaging challenge into an innovative resource. Learn how this is possible at Packaging Digest: https://buff.ly/3WYwTjh #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/3AxzpVV #packaging

Pharmaceutical packaging is set to grow significantly, driven by innovations like smart packaging and anti-counterfeiting technologies. Healthcare Packaging explores how these advancements shape global markets, from the U.S. to Japan: https://buff.ly/3AukNXD #packaging