Support the development of a Sustainable Packaging Strategy.
Develop a sound foundation and understanding of packaging.
Build and develop sustainable thinking and apply this to your business.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and functionality of their packs to support the making of informed decisions on the material and format for the circular economy.
Content includes
Sustainable Packaging Overview
Functions of Packaging, Fundamentals, Hazards and Food Safety.
NPD process - stages, keylines, origination, proofs
The importance of specifications and working with suppliers.
Student audit project.
Materials and conversion processes.
Packaging testing.
Systems thinking.
Carbon footprint, Life Cycle Assessment and CO2e Systems.
Packaging for a Circular Economy.
Sustainability and Legislation.
Student Project Presentation
Who should attend
This course is ideal for those in the food and drink industry responsible for making sustainable packaging choices. This includes NPD, Packaging Managers, Specification Officers, Supply Chain, Production, Marketing or Procurement.
