Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief05.17.24
Luxe Pack New York was held at the Javits Convention Center on May 8 and 9.
The prestigious Green Awards competition—honoring the best in sustainable packaging and CSR initiatives—is always a high point. Two “best-in-show” winners were chosen during the in-person judging on May 8. The results were announced in a ceremony on the show floor on May 9.
The winner was AJG Packaging.
AJG Packaging won for its fiber-molded coated container solutions. Primarily targeting the cosmetics segment, these molded pulp containers include bottles, jars, blisters, and cups for refillable jars. A plant-based coating provides “exceptional” water, oxygen and grease barriers, the company says. It highlights that the solutions are also recyclable and compostable.
AJG Packaging’s Folded Molded Coated Container Solutions
According to AJG, “These solutions feature a groundbreaking design, coated with an organic plant-based layer that provides exceptional water, oxygen, and grease barriers, ensuring product integrity while minimizing environmental harm.” These solutions are fully recyclable and compostable, contributing to a circular economy model and offering a practical and eco-conscious alternative for businesses and consumers alike. The refill caps can become a refill system that will allow consumers “to create further brand loyalty.”
The choice for Category 2: Most Responsible CSR Initiative, was narrower, with detailed submissions from 5 forward-thinking, sustainability-motivated candidates.
The winner was Heinz Glas for its initiative to Reduce Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030.
Heinz Furnace
Heinz Glas took home the prize for its Product Carbon Footprint Tool (PCF) that calculates the impact of all its product solutions (from glass and decoration to plastic closures) to the nearest gram. Used during the new product development phase, it determines the PCF of an individual product, but can also compare two products with different parameters, for example, a different design, bottle weight or decoration process.
Heinz said their goal is “to variably determine the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of each Heinz product during the development process, in order to offer the customer the opportunity to adapt the design, shape and decoration in such a way that the smallest possible CO2 footprint can be achieved.
The prestigious Green Awards competition—honoring the best in sustainable packaging and CSR initiatives—is always a high point. Two “best-in-show” winners were chosen during the in-person judging on May 8. The results were announced in a ceremony on the show floor on May 9.
Best Sustainable Product/Solution Design
The judging committee pored over 34 applicants for Category 1: Best Sustainable Product/Solution Design.The winner was AJG Packaging.
AJG Packaging won for its fiber-molded coated container solutions. Primarily targeting the cosmetics segment, these molded pulp containers include bottles, jars, blisters, and cups for refillable jars. A plant-based coating provides “exceptional” water, oxygen and grease barriers, the company says. It highlights that the solutions are also recyclable and compostable.
AJG Packaging’s Folded Molded Coated Container Solutions
According to AJG, “These solutions feature a groundbreaking design, coated with an organic plant-based layer that provides exceptional water, oxygen, and grease barriers, ensuring product integrity while minimizing environmental harm.” These solutions are fully recyclable and compostable, contributing to a circular economy model and offering a practical and eco-conscious alternative for businesses and consumers alike. The refill caps can become a refill system that will allow consumers “to create further brand loyalty.”
Most Responsible CSR Initiative
The choice for Category 2: Most Responsible CSR Initiative, was narrower, with detailed submissions from 5 forward-thinking, sustainability-motivated candidates. The winner was Heinz Glas for its initiative to Reduce Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030.
Heinz Furnace
Heinz Glas took home the prize for its Product Carbon Footprint Tool (PCF) that calculates the impact of all its product solutions (from glass and decoration to plastic closures) to the nearest gram. Used during the new product development phase, it determines the PCF of an individual product, but can also compare two products with different parameters, for example, a different design, bottle weight or decoration process.
Heinz said their goal is “to variably determine the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of each Heinz product during the development process, in order to offer the customer the opportunity to adapt the design, shape and decoration in such a way that the smallest possible CO2 footprint can be achieved.
Green Awards Jury members were:
- Liz Morris, Director, Sustainable Products, Packaging, & Circularity, Anthesis Group
- Carly Snider, Program Director, Pact Collective
- Jana Arden, General Manager, Strategy and Operations for Luxury Brands
- Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief, Beauty Packaging
