Rewarding sustainability in action

SPN is set to announce the winners of its first Sustainability Annual Awards Event, sponsored by Monta Packaging.

The response to the competition was far greater than we had anticipated, with over 70 entries from around the World and clearly underscores the industry’s on-going commitment to sustainability and the circular economy – in correlation, it also emphasises the vital role that SPN plays in promoting sustainability worldwide. As expected, the competition was intense and the decision-making process was not an easy one for our eminent panel of judges.

However, a conclusion will have been reached and the finalists will be announced on our website www.spnews.com by the time this magazine goes to print. In the meantime, here are the qualifying criteria for the six award categories, which packaging companies both large and small have so earnestly competed for:

1. Sustainable Packaging Machinery

Innovative packaging machines which have facilitated the use of environmentally friendly materials. Also incorporates machinery which has improved production line efficiencies, in terms of both waste and energy reduction.

2. Resource Efficiency

Innovations in the packaging sector which help to utilise resources in a way in which is better for our planet. This can include a reduction in material usage or the reduction of the overall carbon footprint. It also covers packaging designs which help prevent waste.

3. Recyclable Packaging innovation

Innovations in packaging design or materials which help to enable the final product to be recycled.

4. Circular Economy

Covers new uses for recycled materials, innovative reusable packaging systems or recycling technologies, also includes initiatives which promote recycling and reuse.

5. Sustainable Sourcing

This category recognises companies who have sourced more sustainable materials, or improved their materials to make them more sustainable. Includes development and use of bio-based materials.

6. SPN Awards Overall Winner

The best innovation which our judges feel has contributed the most to help protect our planet.

SPN would like to thank our sponsors. Monta Packaging and all our readers for a great response and your continuing innovative sustainability endeavours. We are proud of our industry and the amazing progress that it continues to make for the benefit of our consumers and our planet!

Please note that our awards ceremony video will be aired on the 18th November and that our award-winning finalists will be announced on www.spnews.com beforehand.