CPS-C11
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Intro to Sustainable Packaging
An online course that explores sustainable packaging design and concepts. Learn about life cycle assessment (LCA), aligning packaging projects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, and designing packaging that balances people, planet, and profit.
4 Hours
39 Lessons
Future Proof Your Skills
$399
Your Journey Starts Here
This course as part of the Certificate of Packaging Science, a comprehensive program covering all major aspects of packaging materials, processes, and design.
What You Will Learn
Intro to Sustainable Packaging will help you develop a solid foundation in sustainable packaging design, from concept to end of life. Course material includes tools and resources you can apply today to help navigate the trade-offs of sustainable packaging development. Modules include life cycle assessment (LCA) basics, applying sustainability reporting frameworks and the UN Sustainable Development Goals to the packaging industry, designing for circular systems, alternative materials in packaging design, and more.
Course Objectives
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Define sustainability for all stages of a package’s lifecycle—from cradle to grave
Discover how to implement sustainable tools and frameworks into your packaging design workflow
Gain a foundational understanding of how to navigate sustainability-related trade-offs to bring the most effective and environmentally conscious packaging to market
Define the role of sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, TNFD, etc.) in the packaging industry and learn to align packaging goals to the 17 UN SDG targets
Learn about alternatives materials in packaging and how to implement them into your primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems
Recognize the role of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to help identify environmental hotspots and optimize packaging design for minimal environmental impact
Future Proof Your Skills
$399
Your Journey Starts Here
This course as part of the Certificate of Packaging Science, a comprehensive program covering all major aspects of packaging materials, processes, and design.
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