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Circular Packaging Developer

Formulating packaging materials & designs that reduce resource consumption & pollution through the application of biochemistry and circular systems design.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

M.S. Sustainable Packaging

Michigan State University – School of Packaging

Only dedicated graduate program in sustainable packaging in the U.S., covering material lifecycle, circular design, bio-based materials, and industry-aligned capstone projects.

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Internships

Circular Packaging & Materials Intern

Circular Action Alliance

Remote internship in Oregon evaluating sustainable packaging materials and circular economy frameworks that reduce single-use plastic and support extended producer responsibility.

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Mentors

Lewis Perkins

President, Apparel Impact Institute (formerly Cradle to Cradle Institute)

Circular packaging and apparel sustainability leader with extensive mentor connections in the field.

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Mentorship Network

Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Industry network for packaging sustainability professionals with design guides, professional development, and peer mentorship.

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Dr. Anne Johnson

VP Sustainability, Amcor / Packaging Sustainability Expert

Senior packaging industry sustainability leader with deep expertise in circular packaging design.

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Mentorship Network

Ellen MacArthur Foundation – New Plastics Economy

Global initiative driving circular packaging innovation with professional connections and mentorship for packaging developers.

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