Introduction to Sustainable Packaging
Course Description
Are you looking for ways to make more sustainable decisions in your packaging line? In this course, you’re going to get a solid foundation in sustainable design thinking—the tools and resources you can apply today to make better decisions. We will cover LCA, energy sourcing, design optimization and effective recovering. Consideration of the 3Ps (people, planet and profit) together are absolutely essential in crafting a convincing sustainable strategy.
Student Testimonial
“I found the course very good. It is structured in a logical order, contains interesting topics and is well explained. Thumbs up!!”
Jacqueline Kirschke
Course Curriculum
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1
Introduction
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Navigation Tutorial
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Sustainable Packaging Workbook
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Introduction to Sustainability
FREE PREVIEW -
Defining Sustainable Packaging
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Packaging and the Waste Stream
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Perceptions and Realities of Sustainability
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Sustainability Orientation - Let's Get to Know Each Other!
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2
Frameworks
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Introduction to Frameworks
FREE PREVIEW -
Cradles and Graves
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Green Engineering
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The Circular Economy
FREE PREVIEW -
Knowledge Check: Frameworks
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3
Materials
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Introduction to Materials
FREE PREVIEW -
Paperboard
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Glass
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Metal
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Plastics
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Printing and Inks
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Alternative Materials
FREE PREVIEW -
Knowledge Check: Materials
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4
Analysis and Reporting
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Introduction to Analysis & Reporting
FREE PREVIEW -
Environmental Footprint
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Analysis Software
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Life Cycle Analysis
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Corporate Goals and Reporting
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Knowledge Check: Analysis & Reporting
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5
Design Guidelines
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Introduction to Design Guidelines
FREE PREVIEW -
FTC Green Guides
FREE PREVIEW -
Labeling Principles
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APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability
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Sustainable Design Checklist
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Knowledge Check: Design Guidelines
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6
Case Studies
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Introduction to Case Studies
FREE PREVIEW -
Value Engineering
FREE PREVIEW -
Biomimicry
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eCommerce
FREE PREVIEW -
Designing for Reuse
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A Sustainable Labeling Approach
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7
Carbon Neutral Packaging
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Definition and Crediting
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Measurement and Application
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Carbon Equivalents and Offset Strategies: Example Template
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Carbon Equivalents and Offset Strategies: Filled Template
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8
Bonus Content
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How to Upcycle and Reuse Your Packaging
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Brand Sustainability Guidelines Webinar
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German Recycling Machines
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EPR for Packaging Webinar
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9
Wrap Up
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Apply What You've Learned
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Survey
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About the Instructor
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder and Associate Professor
Packaging and entrepreneurship came together at an early age for Dr. Andrew Hurley. As a young boy, he molded and sold pewter figurines, but inadequate shipping materials led to breakage. Frustrated, he set to researching better packaging alternatives … and he hasn’t ever stopped.
Dr. Hurley is an Associate Professor at Clemson University in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences. He leads the packaging design emphasis area, where he researches how to leverage packaging to solve even the toughest supply chain challenges.