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IoPP Fundamentals of Sustainable Packaging

Two days of hands-on learning. One morning inside a leading recycling operation. Real skills you can apply the moment you’re back at your desk. We built this course with experts from our Sustainable Packaging Technical Committee to give you a grounded, practical look at what it takes to design packaging with a lighter footprint and make decisions that hold up under real-world pressures. You’ll work through materials, system impacts, design strategies, and current market expectations, all with guidance from professionals who solve these challenges every day. On day three, you’ll head to Pratt Industries , a leader in sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions, for a behind-the-scenes look at how the company's “Harvesting the Urban Forest” approach supports customer sustainability goals while protecting natural resources. You don't need to be an IoPP member to attend, but our members do save on tuition: Elite members: $1,435 Premium members: $1,615 Basic members: $1,705 Affiliates and non-members: $1,895 If you’re working toward more responsible packaging decisions and want training built by people who live this work every day, this course will move you forward. Register now !

2026 Student AmeriStar Awards deadline

IoPP’s annual Student AmeriStar Awards shine a spotlight on the brightest emerging talent in packaging. Open to both members and non-members, this competition honors innovative student package designs across 16 categories. By entering, you’ll gain exposure to industry leaders, connect with future colleagues and mentors, and showcase your skills before an expert judging panel. If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student aspiring to a packaging career, this is your chance to stand out and be recognized .

IoPP Webinar: AI-Powered Robotics and the Future of Packaging

AI is rapidly changing how packaging gets made, especially in high-mix, high-SKU environments. In this session, Josh Gruenstein, CEO of Tutor Intelligence, explains how AI-driven robotics is making automation more flexible, adaptable, and accessible. Traditional robots have long been too rigid and costly for many operations. New AI approaches allow robots to learn on the job, reducing the need for custom engineering and making automation viable across a wider range of packaging lines. A key focus is case packing and the impact of growing SKU complexity. AI-enabled robots can handle variation and short runs with far greater ease, raising important questions for packaging teams. If automation can keep up with constant change, how does that influence product variety, limited runs, and marketing strategies? You'll learn: Why high-SKU environments are a turning point for automation How AI is changing the cost and flexibility of robotic systems What this means for packaging design and development Where warehouse automation and humanoid robotics are heading next As physical constraints begin to ease, packaging creativity and engineering will evolve alongside them. Understanding how to work with intelligent automation will shape the next generation of packaging. IoPP members can attend this webinar for free, while affiliates and non-members pay $99. Register now .