Sustainable Packaging Trends & Education with Julie Rice Suggs, PhD, from The Packaging School

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In this episode of the SNEED-CAST, host Alexa chats with Julie Rice Suggs, Academic Director at The Packaging School, about how online education is reshaping the packaging industry. With over ten years of experience in packaging science, Julie offers fresh insight into how the industry is adapting—highlighting the growing need for flexible learning, the push toward sustainability, and what it all means for the future workforce. It’s a must-listen for packaging pros, educators, and anyone looking to stay ahead in a fast-changing field.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Julie’s Journey into Packaging
06:30 - The Packaging School vs. Traditional Education
10:45 - Designing Educational Programs for Modern Needs
18:00 - Certificate Programs at The Packaging School
24:30 - Sustainability in Packaging
29:00 - Emerging Trends and Overhyped Ideas
31:15 - Soft Skills and Lifelong Learning
35:00 - Closing Remarks and Resources