Packaging Waste Reduction

Degrees in Packaging

Individuals with degrees in packaging are always in demand. Most are employed almost immediately out of school.  New products are continually being introduced to the marketplace. Manufacturers are consistently looking for faster, safer, more cost-effective, and "greener" methods of product delivery.

Below are universities with Packaging Science & Technology programs.

Schools' Web sites

• San Jose State University  (San Jose, CA)
  --Student Packaging Assoc.
• California Polytechnic University   (San Luis Obispo, CA)
• Michigan State University  (East Lansing, MI)
  --IoPP student chapter
• University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI)
  --IoPP student chapter
• Clemson University   (Clemson, SC)
• Rochester Institute of Technology  (Rochester, NY)
• Rutgers  (Piscataway, NJ)
• University of Missouri-Rolla  (Rolla, MO)

See also: Manufacturers for a list of Professional Organizations

Other Resources

• A very comprehensive list of packaging website links can be found on Hewlett Packard's packaging website.
• Packaging-Online magazine: www.packaging-online.com
• Use our Waste Prevention Info Exchange. Here you can search for articles, reports, and other materials covering waste prevention (source reduction) related topics.

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