Manufacturer: Smart Plastic Technologies LLC; changetheplastic.com

Description: Enabled with Smart Plastic’s patent-pending ECLIPSE™ technology and made from 100% recyclable material, ECLIPSE™ Stretch Films are purposefully designed for the circular economy. If this product evades the recycling system following its tailor-made guaranteed functional life span of 24 months, testing indi­cates it will completely bio-assimilate in marine, terrestrial, and landfill envi­ronments within six to 24 months. Bio-assimilation is a process that results in zero microplastics, a critical part of the solution to global plastic waste.

Manufacturer: Paharpur3P; paharpur3p.com

Description: Dabur Chyawanprash is one of the best Ayurvedic Chyawanprash herbal supplements available. It is based on an ancient Ayurvedic formulation of more than 40 herbs and other ingredients in a base of amla fruit pulp and has the consistency of jam. Therefore, its packaging should protect against moisture, have an aroma barrier, and maintain quality. The package is well suited for storing below 25°C in a dry atmosphere. Transitioning from a rigid to a flexible package while maintaining the appear­ance that customers love, recognize, and hold dear was the key challenge of the project. The other challenges associated with this development were ensuring the ability of the pouch to sustain integrity after a drop and preventing barrier leakage to provide a product with the best quality.

Manufacturer: PPC Flexible Packaging; ppcflex.com

Description: Challenged with creating decorative, sustainable packaging that protects flowers through a rigorous shipment process from Colombia, South America, to retailers across the United States, PPC Flexible Packaging collaborated with the Queens Flower group to develop a decorative biodegradable sleeve. Made with BioSphere’s Plastic, this packaging contains a unique additive that rapidly enhances the ability of the plastic to biodegrade in anaerobic and aerobic environments, representing a major advance in low-impact packaging. The unique floral sleeve is designed to enhance the flowers’ natural beauty using a neutral kraft color and burlap texture.

Manufacturer: Glenroy, Inc.; glenroy.com

Description: This innovative stand-up pouch for macadamia nuts features custom flexible packaging film with many benefits to the consumer and society overall. It is easy to open and reseal, protects the product inside from moisture and oxygen, and is optimized for e-commerce. In addition, it’s also lightweight and requires less energy to manufacture and transport, resulting in less fossil fuel use and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Manufacturer: PPC Flexible Packaging; ppcflex.com

Description: The Exothermix Orthopod product is a medical device that provides noninvasive pain relief through the use of heat. The self-contained heating system is easily activated by removing a label on the outside of the package and exposing it to air. The simple, low-profile packaging is made with a three-sided seal pouch with laser scoring for consumer convenience.

Manufacturer: Berry Global and Kellogg Company; berryglobal.com and kelloggcompany.com

Description: Berry Global and Kellogg Company, in collaboration from D. Thomas & Associates, launched a new cereal bag that contains over 30% less material than typical structures, yielding a significant reduction in plastic consumption and cost savings. Berry Global developed this patent-pending film through a proprietary formulation and extrusion process. This downgauged film improves upon critical performance properties expected of films in this application. Despite the significant downgauge, this film offers improved toughness and clarity, while maintaining the easy-open attributes and shelf life that consumers enjoy. This new film drives costs out and reduces the environmental impact of globally recognized brands like Corn Flakes^®, Frosted Flakes^®, Rice Krispies^®, and more.