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Smurfit Kappa Sustainability Award Award Criteria: The Smurfit Kappa Sustainability Award will be presented to the project that best demonstrates the following: • Design of a creative, innovative paper-based alternative for an unsustainable plastic product • Science and engineering • Research into the plastic pollution problem • Informs and educates on the benefits and value of using sustainable paper-based products Report book Clear abstract, well-documented report, organised content, accurate research, resources and references Presentation Skills Clear communication, demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm, teamwork (group projects) Additional focus It is important that the student(s) convey the impact and value of the project. To learn about Smurfit Kappa’s ‘Better Planet Packaging’ initiative, click here, and the sustainable nature of our paper, click here. Below are some examples of how Smurfit Kappa support their customers to create a better planet by using sustainable paper-based solutions.
5. SafeShield – COVID-19 Safety Desk Dividers In response to the need to protect office workers, children and students during the COVID-19 pandemic, we created SafeShield desk dividers designed to support social distancing in offices, schools, colleges and universities. SafeShield desk dividers are made of corrugated board and can be used, replaced and recycled, easily and quickly. They are both a hygienic and costeffective solution for our customers. You might like to: • Think of another way where sustainable paper-based alternatives could be used to promote hygiene and social distancing and/or used more in healthcare settings • Decide which paper-based alternatives would work best • Research if any paper-based materials have any antimicrobial properties • Demonstrate the value and benefits
6. KarTent and Smurfit Kappa Eco-friendly Cardboard Tents KarTent was invented by two young Dutch entrepreneurs who spotted a growing tendency by festival goers to abandon their tents at the end of the event, creating an enormous waste pile of mostly unrecyclable material. Smurfit Kappa was able to help the pair turn their vision into reality by creating a 100% cardboard tent that is both eco-friendly and convenient for festival goers.
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