IAPRI"s New Mission and Vision Statements
12/21/2022
The IAPRI Board of Directors announces the creation of a new Mission and Vision Statements for the association. Over the past two months and a couple of meetings, the statement has been completed along with some modification to our Aims. This all can be found on the “About Us” page on the IAPRI website.

Fresh approaches to sustainability
12/23/2022
When it comes to interpretations of ‘sustainability’ relating to packaging, a glance at the list of IAPRI Conference papers this year and in previous years shows a primary focus on bio-based (including biodegradable) materials. Among brands and consumers, on the other hand – and some researchers - the emphasis has fallen on mechanical recycling and recyclability. Others are exploring less familiar approaches.

The dates for general stream abstract submission and Peer Reviewed papers have been extended, but it is important to get them submitted.

General Stream

• • Abstract Submission: Now - 15 January 2023
  • Acceptance Notification: 15 February 2023
  • Full Paper Submission: 25 March 2023

PTS - Peer-reviewed

• • Full Paper Submission: Now - 31 January 2023
  • Acceptance Notification: 15 March 2023

Belgium’s IBE-BVI invests in equipment and additional lab
12/27/2022
The Belgian Packaging Institute (IBE-BVI) has invested in a new Lansmont vibration table and an additional climate test chamber as part of an expansion program which saw a third test hall become operational in September 2022.

PTR Finland completes work on SUSPACK project
12/27/2022
The EU’s SusPack project, funded by the Erasmus+ program, completed its final online event at the end of November, with Finland’s Packaging Testing & Research (PTR) one of three organizations taking part.

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) – Packaging Technology in the Division of Packaging Logistics at Lund University, Lund, Sweden
12/13/2022
It is a tenure track position and the last application date is the 15th of January 2023.

Linköping University, looking for a PhD student in optimization of packaging-free concepts in the food industry
12/15/2022
As a doctoral student, you dedicate yourself to your doctoral education and the research project about the optimization of packaging-free concepts in the food industry. Your work may also include teaching or participating in other department assignments, up to 20% of full time. The deadline is very soon. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 10th of January 2023.

MSU Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability
12/15/2022
The School of Packaging at Michigan State University invites applications for a full‐time, 9 month Endowed Chair Professor position focusing on sustainable packaging systems with 50% research, 30% teaching, and 20% service/outreach assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be August 2022.