On November 11, the Dow Chemical Company announced the 2020 Packaging Innovation Award (formerly DuPont Packaging Innovation Award) winners, a total of 15 products won. The Packaging Innovation Award aims to recognize major innovations that span the entire packaging industry chain in packaging design, materials, technology and craftsmanship. The award was founded by DuPont. After the merger of Dow and DuPont, the award was renamed the Packaging Innovation Award in 2018.
Now that the award has been successfully held for thirty-two sessions, it is an independently selected packaging award with a long history in the packaging industry. Diego Donoso, business president of Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, said, "These awards bring together the most talented people in the industry and demonstrate the innovative power that drives our society forward. I am very happy to contribute to this event and make these Innovative products and designers are seen.”
FBIF pays great attention to innovation in the packaging field and recognizes the forward-looking and professionalism of this competition in the fields of materials, technology, and craftsmanship. To this end, we interviewed Dow, hoping to inspire you. In the interview, Dow mentioned their environmental goal: to achieve "100% recyclable and landfill-friendly" plastic packaging by 2030.
Dow divides environmental protection into pre-open source and back-end publicity. Open source, that is, they hope that more products will be designed with environmental protection (design for recycling) in mind at the beginning of the design, more use a single material to create the functionality of the packaging, increase the recyclability of the back-end, and avoid product waste as much as possible. Downgrade use. At the same time, through publicity and advocacy of environmental protection concepts at the back end, the market understands that the performance of products produced after recycling has not weakened, but is better. Below
, FBIF will bring the final winning works of each award.
01, Diamond Award winner
Company: Henkel & Plastic Bank
Product: Renewable Plastic Ecosystem
Henkel’s "Renewable Plastic System" Image source: Dow
Henkel is the first global consumer products company to partner with Plastic Bank. Their common goal is to reduce plastic waste in the ocean while improving the lives of poor people-especially in countries that lack waste management infrastructure.
Henkel has set up a special site where local residents can return the collected plastic waste and get money, goods, and services in exchange. Then, these collected materials will be reintegrated into the plastic value chain under the Renewable Plastics® project. In addition, Henkel has established a supply chain to ensure that the collected plastic waste can be processed, recycled and integrated into the supply chain. The
project of Henkel and Plastic Bank announced at the end of 2019 that it will continue to make efforts in two aspects. First, to further increase the integration of renewable plastics® projects in the company's product packaging; second, to expand the global footprint of the Plastic Bank to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans and sewers and help more people in need. With the support of Henkel's beauty care and laundry and home care businesses, the collaboration will support Plastic Bank to further improve the availability and integration of the Renewable Plastics® project as a packaging resource.
has increased more than 400 specialized collection centers by establishing a more comprehensive collection ecosystem in Egypt. The plastic collection capacity of the Plastics Bank is expected to reach 5,000 tons per year, which is equivalent to collecting 1 billion more plastic bottles in five years.
02, Gold Award
Company: CJ CHEILJEDANG
Product: Kimchi Carrying Bag
Kimchi Carrying Bag Picture source: Dow
CJ CHEILJEDANG designed a simple carry-on bag for packing kimchi.
kimchi is a fermented product made through the fermentation of lactic acid bacteria . The lactic acid bacteria may continue to ferment under the influence of storage temperature. The volatile gases produced during the fermentation process will cause packaging expansion, which has a negative impact on kimchi products. Some consumers believe that the expanded packaging represents that kimchi has deteriorated. It is very necessary to design special packaging for kimchi products. Faced with kimchi that releases gas during fermentation, it is necessary to design a bag or clip to control the release of gas. zThe 1z
bag has two handles and a new structure that helps stabilize the exhaust gas. Compared with the previous design, this innovative design reduces the amount of plastic by 15%, and since it does not contain any cable ties or clamps, this product can be completely recycled.
Company: Packaging Industries Limited&Policy and Market Options&SNV Netherlands Development Organization
Product: Mama silage bag
Mama silage bag Image source: Dow
Packaging Industries Limited has developed Mama silage bags. This is a breakthrough for small-scale dairy farmers in Kenya. They used to waste 40% of their feed because of packaging. The
Mama silage bag is designed to use high-performance polymers to minimize material usage and achieve puncture resistance and high elasticity. By cooperating with suppliers and small dairy cooperatives and combining applications with engineering and technical knowledge, this reusable silage bag was developed to replace the disposable bag of the past. The
silage bag can eliminate the growth of mold to the greatest extent, and preserve the nutrition of the feed while extending the shelf life of the feed to one year. Farmers using Mama silage bags have improved feed quality, reduced feed waste, increased milk production, and increased income.
Company: ProAmpac & L'Oreal
Product: Maybelline FitMe® Matte + non-porous foundation packaging bag
Maybelline FitMe® Matte + non-porous foundation packaging bag Image source: Dow
Maybelline’s FitMe® Matte + Poreless conceived a new solution for e-commerce packaging, using it with traditional rigid glass bottles. The package is a travel bag with a smaller shape and a stronger function, suitable for e-commerce retail. The
flexible spray belt is flatter, and the packaging is reduced by 90% compared with the current glass bottles, which allows more products to be shipped during transportation.
Company: Danone & Goplas
Product: Mexican yogurt cup
Mexican yogurt cup Image source: Dow
Danone and Goplas co-founded the Mexican yogurt cup, which has a special bottom design to prevent deformation of the yogurt. Dow said that they will pay attention to innovation in packaging design and the recyclability of the product back-end when selecting products. The
yogurt cup needs to ensure a good appearance during transportation to facilitate the sale of yogurt. This yogurt cup uses polypropylene and cardboard as packaging materials, which increases durability while improving environmental protection. Polypropylene and cardboard are easy to separate in the later recycling process.
Company: Parnaplast&Interpack Packaging Solutions
Product: Anaerobic high barrier green grain coffee packaging
Anaerobic high barrier green grain coffee packaging Image source: Dow
Parnaplast and Interpack Packaging Solutions have developed an oxygen-free high-barrier green grain coffee packaging to help the coffee be better preserved during transportation. The
package has an innovative neck structure and bag body design, which allows small packaging companies to easily fill and seal it. This packaging also contains a corrosion-resistant film that can form a barrier to oxygen and water vapor, reducing coffee waste.
Company: Reckitt Benckiser Brazil&Guala Dispensing&Narita Design&Logoplaste Brasil&Alpla&Flexoprint Labels
Product: VEJA redesigned by experts
Veja redesigned by experts Image source: Dow
Reckitt Benckiser Brazil collaborated with Guala Dispensing, Narita Design, Logoplaste Brazil, Alpla, and Flexoprint Labels to develop the expertly redesigned VEJA.
This innovative household cleaning spray is not only metal-free, but its plastic content is reduced by 13% compared to previous versions. This product provides an enhanced user experience through "true pre-compression" technology, which makes the spray more uniform. At the same time, compared with the previous design, the power is increased twice.
03, Silver Award
Company: Natura in collaboration with Silgan, IFF, Wheaton, Grupo Pochet do Brasil, Inobi and Kawagraf
Product: Ekos Alma-new Natura perfume
New Natura Ekos Alma Image credit: Dow
Natura collaborated with Silgan, IFF, Wheaton, Grupo Pochet do Brasil, Kawagraf and Inobi to develop Ekos Alma's new Natura fragrance.
Dow said that in addition to considering the convenience and recyclability of packaging, they also pay attention to whether the packaging can be used as a part of the product to interact with consumers.
In appearance, Ekos Alma has a unique drop-shaped bottle design with floral patterns printed on the packaging. In terms of performance, Ekos Alma uses a QR code design. Consumers can directly scan the QR code through the package to experience the feeling in the forest before buying. Ekos Alma's new Natura perfume turns the packaging into a part of the product, making it a way for consumers to understand the product in advance.
Company: Flexinnova kft & Foltrade kft
Product: GripTop non-slip bag
GripTop non-slip bag Image source: Dow
Flexinnova kft cooperated with Foltrade kft to develop GripTop non-slip bags.
GripTop anti-slip bags have high anti-slip properties, and there are micro-protrusions on the surface for anti-skid. These micro-protrusions can ensure that the GripTop bags will not slip over each other in the stack. The coefficient of friction of traditional film bags is between 0.20 and 0.35, while the coefficient of friction of stacked GripTop bags is higher than 0.6. GripTop bags can maintain their anti-slip properties regardless of dusty or humid conditions.
In addition, the protruding material on the surface of the GripTop bag is fully compatible with polyethylene, and the GripTop bag is a fully recyclable polyethylene bag.
Company: Jiangyin Shenghui Packaging Materials Co., Ltd. & Guangdong Infinite Food Co., Ltd.
Product: A packaging with high barrier properties and easier peeling developed for Chinese-style salt-baked eggs
High barrier packaging Image source: Dow
Sunrise Packaging Material (Jiangyin) cooperated with Guangdong Infinite Food Co., Ltd. to develop a packaging with high barrier properties and easier peeling for Chinese-style salt-baked eggs.
In an interview with Dow, Dow mentioned that in product packaging design, high barrier properties often go against easy peeling properties, and salt-baked egg products bring consumers a benefit while increasing the shelf life to 9 months. UpGood consumer experience.
Dow said that improving the shelf life of products will help reduce food waste in the logistics chain.
Company: Amcor
Product: Matrix's recyclable cheese wrapper
Matrix's recyclable cheese wrapper Image source: Dow
Amcor has created recyclable cheese wrapping paper, a high-grade, paraffin-free paper packaging that can be applied to soft cheese packaging.
Amcor's Matrix non-paraffin packaging provides a solution to the two challenges in soft cheese packaging, which cannot be recycled and the maturity of the product is difficult to control. Matrix improves the water exchange of the product, making the taste and texture more stable throughout the product life cycle. It allows cheese producers to control the maturity of the product, extends the shelf life, and provides consumers with a better flavor.
Amcor's Matrix series packaging is a sustainable packaging option. In addition, its appearance also attracts consumers who like natural handmade dairy products.
Company: UPM Raflatac & UPM Biofuel Cooperation, Vellamo®-Ice Age Water Ltd
Product: UPM Blue Label Wood-based Film Material Forest Film™
UPM Blue Label Wood-based Film Material Forest Film™ Image source: Dow
UPM said that reducing carbon emissions and finding materials that replace fossil materials are very important to the environment.
UPM found a solution in the forest. UPM Raflatac has collaborated with UPM Biofuels to develop a new wood-based film material called UPM Raflatac Forest Film™. This material uses UPM Blue’s BioVerno naphtha, a 100% pure wood-based solution derived from sustainably managed forests. Compared with fossil raw material solutions, Forest Film has ISCC PLUS certification, which can help the value chain reduce carbon dioxide by 66%. This innovation is now working in the premium water bottles of Vellamo®-Ice Age Water Ltd.
04, Emerging category honor award
Company: Grove Bags
Product: Grove Bags Terploc®Film
Grove Bags Terploc®Film Image source: Dow
Grove Bags is a flexible packaging company dedicated to the cannabis industry. Grove Bags' revolutionary Terploc® film is a solution developed around the uniqueness of the cannabis plant.
Terploc® film diffuses harmful gases and water vapor through its multi-layer film barrier characteristics, thereby maintaining the best humidity and low oxygen content in the package. The film combines antistatic, UV blocking and antibacterial properties, provides a good temperature for long-term storage of cannabis, and extends the shelf life of the product.
Company: Calyx Containers
Product: Calyx Concentrate Container
Calyx Concentrate Container Image source: Dow
Calyx Containers' calyx concentrate container is a comprehensive system designed for the legal cannabis industry and concentrates in the supply chain.
This product is very safe for children and the elderly. The multi-mouth heavy lid with FEP lining and the square glass base enhance the freshness of the product and improve the consumer experience of using this container. In addition to stackability, the new curved inner cover and release liner use fewer materials than the traditional PET backing.
05, Industrial Distribution System Progress Honor Award
Company: Mauser Packaging Solutions
Product: DrumGuard®-Sustainable load fixing system for rollers on pallets
DrumGuard®-Sustainable load fixing system for rollers on pallets Image source: Dow
Mauser Packaging Solutions collaborated with Strauch GmbH to create the DrumGuard® concept. The
DrumGuard® system only relies on two components to fix the drum on the pallet. Compared with the traditional fixing method, its installation speed is increased by 95%. This fixing method can better protect the goods while reducing the transportation of disposable plastics.
is the first product of its kind, DrumGuard® is designed with the product's reusability in mind. There are more than 100 collection locations around the world, and once the pallet reaches the destination, it can be quickly unloaded.
Source: Dow's official website
Chinese editor: Vivi
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