October 2023 E-Newsletter
International Association of Packaging Research Institutes

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The Significance of Your involvement in IAPRI Member Recruitment
10/28/2023
Research associations like IAPRI are the lifeblood of scientific progress, uniting individuals with shared interests and a passion for discovery. Bringing together like-minded individuals to foster collaboration, share ideas, and push the boundaries of understanding. However, for IAPRI to thrive and continually contribute to the expansion of knowledge, we require a steady influx of new members.

Conference Spotlight

Recycling, refills and product LCAs
10/30/2023
Alongside biopolymers and sustainable sourcing, the viability of recycling is a critical component in the circularity of plastics packaging, so it was hardly a surprise that questions around repeat reprocessing, as well as reuse and lifecycle assessment (LCA), arose at last summer’s Mumbai Conference.

IAPRI News

Seeking Candidates for Election to the Board of Directors in 2024
10/04/2023
IAPRI announces the opportunity to serve and seeks candidates. The Board of Directors will soon begin looking for candidates to become Directors in June of 2024 on the IAPRI board. We several opening for both Institutional and Corporate member representatives.

Dealine to Submit Your Abstract is Fast Approaching!
10/27/2023
November 19th is not far off. So it is time to submit your abstract to present your research at the 24th IAPRI World Packaging Conference to be held next June in Valencia, Spain

Your Institute's Chance to Shine on the World Stage
10/27/2023
The IAPRI Board of Directors is reaching out to all IAPRI members with an exciting opportunity that could take your institute’s reputation and global presence to new heights. We believe that all of our members have the potential to host the upcoming World Conference, slated to take place in 2026.

Research News

Swedish study focuses on pack-free options and household needs
10/30/2023
In Sweden, a new research project involving both Linköping and Karlstad Universities will study ‘packaging free’ food retail and the use of refillable and reusable containers, with a focus on the needs of a range of households.

Member News

Student Design Challenge Winners
10/28/2023
Packaging students from IAPRI members are winners in the Annual Paperboard Packaging Alliance Student Design Challenge.

VTT helps develop pilot production for fiber packaging
10/30/2023
VTT has disclosed how it worked with fellow Finnish engineering company Valmet, as well as Metsä Spring, Metsä group’s innovation arm, to develop a pilot line for high-quality molded fiber products, including packaging.

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