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

Food packaging protects, but it can also introduce risks. From PFAS to bisphenols, scientists are using advanced nuclear techniques to detect contaminants and support safer solutions for the future. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) covers what this means for packaging professionals: https://buff.ly/WWUwczc #packaging

Viva earns a 2025 AmeriStar award in our Health and Beauty category with the CREMO Palo Santo deodorant stick. Made from 100% PCR polypropylene, it’s curbside recyclable, beautifully decorated, and built for high performance with no peeling or retooling: https://buff.ly/6BulwYZ #packaging #AmeriStar

If a new role is on your radar, we’ve got you covered. Our Career Center is packed with top packaging jobs from across the industry. See what’s out there and take the next step toward the career you want: https://buff.ly/3vZgUaF #packaging

From AI-powered wellness to portioned convenience packs, health trends are reshaping how products are designed, produced, and packaged. Healthcare Packaging highlights what’s driving speed, safety, and smarter solutions in packaging: https://buff.ly/Sp9rcTA #packaging

👏 Congrats to Graphic Packaging International for winning a 2025 AmeriStar award in our Food (Shelf-Stable) category! Their Boardio paperboard canister reduces plastic use by up to 90%, seals in freshness, and ships flat for increased efficiency. Learn more about this sustainable, shelf-ready design: https://buff.ly/6BulwYZ #packaging #AmeriStar

Around Town with IoPP | Last week’s Fundamentals of Sustainable Packaging course brought professionals from across the industry to General Mills HQ for hands-on learning and a tour of Eureka Recycling for a real-world look at materials in motion. Thanks to all who helped make it happen!

We’re heading to PACK EXPO Las Vegas September 29–October 1, and we’d love to see you there! As an official partner, we’ll be connecting with packaging pros at booth W-100. Stop by to say hello and see what’s new with IoPP. Register today: https://buff.ly/rbTcAaF #packaging #PACKEXPOLasVegas

Packaging paper shipments are trending upward, marking a second straight monthly increase, while containerboard output and operating rates continue to slide. Recycling Today has the full Q2 packaging paper report: https://buff.ly/pjtPIRf #packaging

Turning a great packaging idea into a market success isn’t easy. On Sept. 9, leaders from Product Ventures and other top brands share how they break down barriers, manage shifting demands, and keep launches on track. Sign up now to help your team deliver packaging that performs: https://buff.ly/TCXVvyu #packaging