21st DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation winners honoured for achievements in enhanced sustainability and performance
In announcing the winners in the 21st DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, DuPont reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and sustainable packaging. The winners were honoured in a global on-line event including exchanges on key sustainability topics in the packaging industry including solutions for end of life.
“We apply DuPont science in working with consumer goods companies to redesign their packaging in order to minimise packaging content and improve environmental performance, as well as to be more cost effective,” said William F. Weber, vice president and general manager - DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers.
According to recent studies, consumers are not backing off from green purchasing despite the economy – 44 percent of consumers say their green buying habits remain unchanged despite the current economy and a third of consumers say they are more likely to buy green today than previously. Among consumer goods producers, over half (55 percent) say their commitment to sustainability initiatives have not changed and that packaging is their top focus area (76 percent).
An independent, international expert jury panel facilitated by Anne Johnson, director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, evaluated the over 120 entries in this year’s competition on seven innovation factors including resource and energy optimisation and enhanced performance in selecting ten winners and eight notable accomplishments.
Winning breakthroughs include:
Outstanding producer involvement and commitment to a take-back program and innovation in the use of post consumer recycle material: Aveda™ Vintage Clove Shampoo from The Estee Lauder Companies
Renewable, compostable tray makes possible reinvention of retail baking practices and simplification of the supply chain with considerable waste reduction: Whole Foods Baked Goods in Sealed Air’s Renew-A-Pak™ compostable bakeware from Biosphere Industries
Revolutionary new approach to aseptic packaging cuts package weight by 50 percent and uses natural material to significantly reduce raw materials in the construction: Ecolean Group’s Lightweight Packaging
In an outstanding use of recycled content, 40 percent post consumer recycled material offsets need for virgin PET and supports the market for post consumer recycle material in these new frozen food trays: Healthy Choice Trays from ConAgra, developed and produced by Associated Packaging Technologies
Innovative clear polybag replaces corrugated for 80 percent weight reduction and 20 percent volume compression, enabling more efficient transport and improved stock handling: Invisible Case Polyouters from Procter & Gamble
New secondary package design using less material enhances retail appeal and increased store efficiency: All Days Pads in Tray and Hood Carton from Procter & Gamble
Replacing glass jars with stand-up pouches uses 70 percent less material: Bertolli® Pasta Sauce Pouches from Unilever and Amcor Flexibles
Redesign of pill pack reduces waste and enables entire course of treatment on a single blister card: Prilosec OTC Pack from Procter & Gamble and Alcan Packaging
Changing to an all renewable/recycled/biodegradable carton and label supports this product’s organic branding while retaining shelf appeal: Pangea Organics Holiday Gift Boxes
Redesigned 20 litre drums are 30 percent more efficient for transport and storage, are now reusable and are recycled at end of life: Easy Pour Barrier Containers from A&C Packers
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