FINALIST Tray to tray rPET by Hordijk Verpakkingen Following the PET bottle-to-bottle trail, the tray-to-tray world is also making progress in (semi) closed loop material recycling processes. This entry shows how it can be done in a very elegant manner in the Dutch market. This packaging consists of 40% recycled PET (rPET), of which at least …
FINALIST Temcoat Liner Flow by EPG Industries The Temcoat Liner Flow is an example of innovation with a clear objective – to improve the conditions in which goods are shipped and reduce cargo damages. A considerable amount of containerised goods is impacted by moisture damage. This not only has a clear economic impact in cargo losses, …
FINALIST Sustainable paper wash-off solution by Avery Dennison On the way to multi-substrate washable labels that minimise the environmental impact in the material recycling Backend-process, that is the motto of this innovation. Key element in the approach is a novel glue, permitting wash-off of the label at lower temperatures and compatible with the existing recycling lines. …
FINALIST Balaton closure by Kraft Heinz Squeezing ketchup out of a bottle can be a joy, but the changing societal and environmental mood also drives the silicone based valve out as this makes the bottle far less recyclable. This innovation fully removes this problem, while maintaining the required dosing functionality and customer experience. This new closure …
FINALIST FDoR® (Flexo Direct on Rigid) Van Dam Machine Europe BV Speed and quality in packaging print, that’s what this machine processing innovation in direct printing is all about. The print quality on, say, cups is improved as no label is needed and less intermediate drying takes place. On top of that, the inks used are water-based, …
FINALIST Dry Molded Fiber by PulPac Molded fiber for making rigid 3D shaped fiber-based packaging products is well known to make an indent into segments of the rigid plastics market, based on its biobased Frontend material. However, the process requires considerable amounts of water. Dry Molded Fiber is a dry process that is up to ten …
FINALIST Bluemint® steel pure by Hoffmann The Tin Steel packaging is moving ahead, that is very clear from this innovation by canmaker Hoffmann The Tin, their supplier Thyssenkrupp Steel and their customer Ricola. With the barrier and showcase properties of these tins undisputable, the key element of the debate is the current CO2 consumption in conventional steel …
WINNER BRONS PET bottles from CO2 recycling by Mibelle Group What nature can, man can do as well: making ethanol from CO2 (carbon dioxide). This PET bottle by Mibelle is made in a Frontend-process doing just that, on the way to achieving industrial scale biobased polymer packaging materials. Plot spoiler: only the ethanol source for the PET is …
WINNER SILVER Capsule Dispenser by PACKSYS GmbH The Capsule Dispenser by PACKSYS GmbH may signal a significant step forward in the healthcare at home. The refillable dispenser enables patients at home to have their required medication in a controllable and easy-to-handle, yet safe manner. The pack is compatible with existing filling lines. Approximately 50% of the …
WINNER GOLD Modified Atmosphere Technology by Masterpack Group “It’s the Entropy, stupid!” A core challenge to the packaging world is to keep track of what we are doing: where and when the process of packaging takes place, as well as the consumption and the disposal of the emptied packs. This innovation embarks on using ICT and …
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