Archive · 12 Jan 2026
IIP Delhi Launches Plastics Packaging & Recycling Course
The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) in Delhi, along with the Plastics Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC), has started a new course.
This course is about plastics packaging and recycling and lasts for three months.
It is designed to teach students and professionals important skills in recycling and how to make packaging more sustainable.
The course includes classroom learning, industry visits, and hands-on training.
It covers topics like different types of plastic materials, recycling technologies, and rules about packaging.
The global plastic recycling market is growing fast, so this course is very useful for people who want to work in this field.
The course was launched by important people from the industry and academia, and they all talked about how important it is to have skilled professionals in this area.
IIP Delhi and PPRDC launched a three-month professional certificate course on Plastics—Packaging & Recycling.
The course combines classroom learning, industry exposure, and hands-on training to address critical gaps in plastics recycling and sustainable packaging.
The program includes 15 sessions, 32 subjects, and contributions from over 21 expert faculty members.
The course is designed for engineering graduates, diploma holders, working professionals, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and process teams.
The global plastic recycling market is valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 24 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 11.8%.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi and Plastics Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC)
- What
- Launch of a three-month professional certificate course on Plastics—Packaging & Recycling
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- IIP Delhi
- Why
- To equip students and professionals with technical skills in recycling, strategic capabilities to design circular systems, and a strong understanding of different packaging materials
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi
- Collaborator
- Plastics Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC)
- Course Duration
- Three months
- Course Structure
- 15 sessions, 32 subjects, 21 expert faculty members
- Target Audience
- Engineering graduates, diploma holders, working professionals, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and process teams
- Global Plastic Recycling Market
- USD 12.5 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 24 billion by 2030
- CAGR
- 11.8%
- Key Speakers
- R. K. Mishra, Prof. (Dr.) Tanweer Alam, Prof. Anup K. Ghosh, Dr. Alka Rao, Mihir Banerji, Ashwani K. Sharma, Mr. Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai
