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Packaging Group

The network for professional people working in packaging, from packaging designers to packaging suppliers, and brand owners who design and manufacture.

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The IOM3 Packaging Group (formerly the Packaging Society) traces its roots back to the Institute of Packaging. This network provides people with knowledge, information and best practices on all aspects of packaging materials and technologies enabling considered choices, good design and more sustainable packaging. The group helps provide an understanding of the key role packaging materials have in reducing food waste and in working towards a net-zero society.

Latest packaging news & resources

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20 January 2023

IOM3 responds to proposed Deposit Return Scheme introduction

The Institute counters UK government's vision to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers following member input.

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6 January 2023

Greener glass, Absolut Vodka

A partly hydrogen-fired glass furnace will enable Absolut Vodka in its latest partnership with Ardagh Group to become the first global spirits brand to move to such an energy model for large-scale production.

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21 December 2022

Avery Dennison switches to reusable plastic pallets

The reusable plastic pallets could save 819t of CO2 emissions says packaging partner Tosca.

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Forthcoming events

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  • 2 February 2023

Packaging Data - who, what, when, where?

Join IOM3, HMRC and Defra to understand what you need to know about the data reporting requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility and the Plastic Packaging Tax.

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  • 15–16 February 2023

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2023

IOM3 will be again supporting Packaging Innovations & Empack on 15 - 16 February 2023. Come and say hello to IOM3 on stand J96.

NEC, Birmingham
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  • 9 March 2023

Advances in Model-based Control for the Process Industry

Cross-sector fireside chat focussing on decarbonisation and process efficiencies in the polymer, steel and light metals industries. A collaborative project between IOM3 and the Nordic country Chambers of Commerce.

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16 December 2022

Scalable process upcycles polyethylene into polypropylene

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18 November 2022

Upcycling waste PLA plastic

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8 November 2022

Getting into the mechanics of plastics recycling

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Courses & qualifications

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  • 22 June 2022

An Introduction to EPR for Packaging

One-day course providing an overview of the new Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for packaging

Grantham
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  • 15 March 2023

PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology March 2023

An in-depth exploration of all things packaging for those wishing to deepen their practice

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  • 20–24 March 2023

PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging Spring 2023

An introduction to the industry for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.

Grantham
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