2007 Awards Winners

THE 2007 PACKAGING COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND SUPREME AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY
ACCEPTABLE PACKAGING


SPONSORED BY
THE PACKAGING COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND (INC)

This award is for that entry considered by the judges to represent the greatest contribution towards environmental excellence.

WINNER: Maniaia Mist Paper Solutions Ltd
FOR: Kiwifruit tray for organic and export market

DESCRIPTION: Maniaia Mist’s first product, a fruit fibre tray is an iconic innovation made of 65% kiwifruit pulp and 35% unbleached Kraft for use in organic export markets. No artificial additives/chemicals used in the process. Trays are inert by using the dry forming process, are biodegradable, compostable and recyclable.
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JUDGES COMMENTS: This entrant has won the Environmental Impact, Innovation in Design, received a Highly Commended in the Paper Packaging category and is a standout winner. The team in this organisation have put considerable thought, research, design and innovation into their entry and packaging product. This product is by no means an easy one to manufacture. Its contribution to using by-products is significant.

 
 

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