The first meeting of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Sustainable Packaging Task Group emerged as a key forum and hands-on sustainable packaging program, creating three sub-groups that are working platforms for involvement. The meeting took place from Jan. 24-25 in Holland, MI., with more than 100 packaging professionals in attendance. Laura Donnelly, CPP, was named chair of the task group. The three sub-groups include Definitions, Metrics and Education.

The next Sustainable Packaging Task Group meeting will be held concurrently with the Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, scheduled for May 15-17, 2007, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.