IIP Delhi and PPRDC Launch Professional Course on Plastics—Packaging & Recycling

The program is designed for engineering graduates, diploma holders, working professionals, entrepreneurs, start-ups and process teams.

Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi in collaboration with the Plastics Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC) has launched of a three-month professional certificate course on Plastics-Packaging & Recycling. Course is designed to equip students and professionals with technical  skills in recycling, strategic capabilities to design circular systems and a strong understanding of different packaging materials.

Designed as a hybrid learning initiative it combines classroom learning, industry exposure and hands-on training, addressing critical gaps in plastics recycling, sustainable packaging and circular economy implementation.

Structured to provide in-depth technical understanding of plastic packaging materials, recycling technologies, regulatory frameworks, and end-of-life solutions, course places strong emphasis on India’s evolving policy and extended producer responsibility (EPR) landscape.

The course spans three months and includes 15 sessions, 32 subjects, and contributions from over 21 expert faculty members covering both fundamental and advanced modules.

This program is meant for engineering graduates, diploma holders, working professionals, entrepreneurs, start-ups and process teams seeking to build or enhance expertise in plastics recycling and sustainable packaging solutions.

Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai, President, Flexible Packaging and New Product Development and Director Sustainability, UFLex Limited, said, “The circular economy is evolving from a theoretical concept to an operational necessity for our sector. This transition requires more than compliance, it demands innovation, strategic thinking, and a commitment to fundamentally reimagine how we design, produce, and manage packaging materials. The launch of this program is perfectly timed, as the industry is facing a widening skills gap during this shift. There is a strong need for professionals and entrepreneurs who understand both the fundamentals and technical aspects of recycling, as well as the strategic design of circular systems.”