Packaging

Save

May 1, 2024 Updated May 10, 2025 18 minute read

Packaging is the science, art, and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. It also refers to the process of designing, evaluating, and producing packages. At a high level, packaging serves to contain, protect, preserve, transport, inform, and sell products. It's a multifaceted field that integrates with government, business, and personal use in many countries. For those exploring career paths or looking to deepen their understanding of the modern economy, packaging offers a surprisingly diverse and dynamic range of opportunities.

Facebook

Copy Link

Fundamentals of Packaging Technology

Save

Provides a comprehensive overview of the science behind packaging. It is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, and students working in the packaging industry.

Handbook of Farm, Dairy and Food Machinery...

Save

This authoritative handbook provides comprehensive information on all aspects of package engineering. It is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, and students working in the packaging industry.

Why Do We Recycle?

Save

Explores the environmental impact of packaging and provides practical solutions for reducing waste. It is essential reading for anyone involved in the packaging industry.

Packaging Design

Save

This practical guide provides a comprehensive overview of packaging design, from concept development to production. It is an invaluable resource for designers, engineers, and marketing professionals.

Product-Service System Design for Sustainability

Save

Provides a comprehensive overview of packaging design for sustainability. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the packaging industry.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology

Save

Provides a comprehensive overview of packaging technology. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the packaging industry.

Similarity Methods in Engineering Dynamics

Save

Provides a comprehensive overview of packaging testing. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the packaging industry.

Our mission

OpenCourser helps millions of learners each year. People visit us to learn workspace skills, ace their exams, and nurture their curiosity.

Our extensive catalog contains over 50,000 courses and twice as many books. Browse by search, by topic, or even by career interests. We'll match you to the right resources quickly.

Find this site helpful? Tell a friend about us.

Affiliate disclosure

We're supported by our community of learners. When you purchase or subscribe to courses and programs or purchase books, we may earn a commission from our partners.

Your purchases help us maintain our catalog and keep our servers humming without ads.

Thank you for supporting OpenCourser.

Packaging

Path to Packaging

Share

Reading list