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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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2 June 2023

Absolut paper based bottle

Absolut are introducing their first-ever Absolut Paper Bottle prototype with industry partners.

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27 May 2023

Vetropack resumes production in Ukraine

Vetropack, a glass packaging manufacturer, is cautiously ramping up operations again at its Gostomel plant in Ukraine.

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26 May 2023

Diageo to invest in circular economy for aluminium

Funding to establish the British Aluminium Consortium for Advanced Alloys (BACALL) is to come from Diageo.

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Forthcoming events

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  • 15 June 2023

NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series Focus on Silk

The next IOM3 Natural Materials Group interactive webinar will be focused on silk.

  • Conference
  • 15 June 2023

Plastics & Rubbers on the Net-zero Carbon Timeline

A one-day conference from the Manchester Polymer Group

Manchester
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  • Lecture
  • 28 June 2023

Materials Engineering in Stringed Instruments: A Journey Between Physics & Craftsmanship

Martino Quintavalla will describe his research in the field of lutherie and musical acoustics in our annual Art Lecture.

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Materials World resources

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16 May 2023

Recycling the ‘unrecyclable’ complex mixed plastic waste

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20 February 2023

Self-folding origami honeycombs for protective packaging

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9 February 2023

Design decisions for Extended Producer Responsibility

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Courses & qualifications

  • Course
  • 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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  • 18–22 September 2023

PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging Autumn 2023

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

Grantham
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  • 25 October 2023

PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology October 2023

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

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