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

Nanocoatings are revolutionizing food safety by enhancing packaging with superior barrier and antimicrobial properties, offering an effective solution to traditional packaging challenges such as maintaining freshness and extending shelf life. Learn more about the impact of nanotechnology in food safety at AZoNano - The Online Nanotechnology Community: https://buff.ly/46jaG3B #packaging

Boost your packaging project management skills with our online Fundamentals of Packaging Project Management course. Suitable for all levels, this one-day, five-hour course is available on August 22 or November 7. Seats are limited —save yours now: https://buff.ly/3KhnHQW #packaging

Packaging professionals in Baltimore, New Jersey, Delaware, and the Greater Philadelphia area: Come connect with members of our Institute of Packaging Professionals - Philadelphia Chapter on July 30 over food and drinks during a casual social outing at Yard House in Moorestown, NJ. To RSVP, email Allison Rearick at [email protected]. #packaging

Sign up now for this evening's free Woman2Woman Wednesdays virtual happy hour, hosted by our Women's Leadership Network. We'll chat about how to handle and make the most of change, whether professional or personal. See you tonight! https://buff.ly/3VODgVL #packaging

Taco Bell has been reshaping fast-food packaging by recycling its own single-serving sauce packets and is now expanding this innovative program, allowing customers to send in sauce-dipping cups, lids, and coffee creamer pods. Learn more about this sustainable initiative via The Cool Down: https://buff.ly/3Lz1gaL #packaging

Technical Committee Spotlight | Our Technical Bag Committee (TBC) is your hub for advancing professional development and exchanging technical information. Connect with industry leaders, stay updated on trends and regulations, and innovate in the field of shipping bags and flexible containers. Email us at [email protected] to get involved! #packaging

Our LinkedIn community has reached a milestone of 25,000 connections! Thank you for being part of our journey; your engagement helps us drive the packaging industry forward. If you've found the content here valuable, imagine what else you could access by joining IoPP! With exclusive educational resources and valuable networking opportunities, we have membership options tailored to meet every stage of your career: https://bit.ly/3YfoytN #packaging

Remember to RSVP for our West Michigan Chapter's networking event tomorrow at The Legacy at Hastings from 4:30 to 7PM. This informal gathering is an excellent way to meet with local packaging pros and learn about IoPP membership benefits! Send your RSVP to Great Lakes RVP Katie Ott at [email protected]. #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/3WedPx4 #packaging