World Packaging Organization Launches World Packaging Day – Celebrated Annually on September 6

August 2026 – The World Packaging Organization (WPO) has officially announced the launch of World Packaging Day, to be celebrated annually on September 6, with the inaugural event taking place on September 6, 2026. This global initiative aims to raise awareness of packaging as a strategic enabler of modern society and to drive the industry toward a more sustainable and innovative future

A Strategic Tool for Over 8 Billion People

World Packaging Day aims to increase public awareness of the role packaging plays as a strategic tool in sourcing more than 8 billion people on earth, and to establish a globally recognized platform that encourages collaboration among institutions, industry, academia and society to advance responsible, sustainable and innovative packaging solutions and circularity.

Luciana Pellegrino, WPO President, stated: “Packaging is present in every aspect of our daily lives, serving society across the globe by allowing efficient production chains and logistics, product preservation and functional usability reducing losses and waste enhancing sustainability in consumption, and most of all, safe and convenient access to goods for better quality of life for society. In short, packaging enables economic, social and environmental positive impact in our modern life in society.”

Four Strategic Themes Driving Industry Transformation

World Packaging Day proposes four strategic themes that comprehensively cover the core value of the packaging industry:

Packaging for Progress – Highlighting packaging’s contribution to health, safety, accessibility and quality of life

Packaging Against Food Waste – Demonstrating how packaging protects food, extends shelf life and improves food safety

Packaging & Economic Growth – Showcasing packaging’s role in supporting brands, logistics, manufacturing, exports, e-commerce and international trade

Packaging & Sustainability – Promoting circular economy principles, eco-design, responsible consumption and material innovation

Global Collaboration, Local Action

Rather than being a single centralized event, World Packaging Day is designed as a global collaborative occasion. WPO Members and all stakeholders worldwide will be encouraged to organize their own local initiatives, including conferences, educational programs, factory visits, sustainability projects, innovation showcases, student activities and public awareness campaigns, under a shared global identity coordinated by WPO, aligned by the hashtag #worldpackagingday.

Soha Atallah, WPO Vice President for Marketing, noted: “The inaugural celebration will take place around September 6, 2026, with activities organized by WPO’s Board Members and stakeholders across the global packaging ecosystem, supported by an international media and digital communication campaign.”

Collaborative Development

The development of the World Packaging Day concept was supported by WPO’s member in Italy, the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio, represented by its Communication Manager, Alessandra Alessi. The logo was designed by the renowned Brazilian designer Giovanni Vannucchi and his team.

About the World Packaging Organization (WPO)

The World Packaging Organization (WPO) is an international packaging industry organization dedicated to advancing packaging technology, fostering international cooperation, enhancing the social value of packaging, and guiding the global packaging industry toward a sustainable future.

The First World Packaging Day – Witness History

On September 6, 2026, the global packaging industry will celebrate the first-ever World Packaging Day. From enterprises to academic institutions, from governments to consumers, this global dialogue will redefine packaging’s strategic role in sustainability, economic growth, and daily life.

For more information, visit: worldpackaging.org

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