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SPONSORED BY
FRUCOR BEVERAGES LTD
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This award is for that entry which demonstrates that a company's operations include effective commitment to minimising the adverse environmental effects of its processes related to the manufacture or use of packaging. It does not relate to the package itself but pertains solely to production methodologies.
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WINNER: Maniaia Mist Paper Solutions Ltd
FOR: Kiwifruit tray for organic and export markets
DESCRIPTION: The founding director of Maniaia Mist developed a deep concern and
environmental consciousness when working for 3 years packing kiwifruit. Issues with
rejection of sub standard kiwifruit and fruit
deteriorating in storage, unsuitable for
animal consumption being dumped at
landfill at a cost of $90/tonne. |
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Click here to download the full synopsis. JUDGES COMMENTS: Turning waste into gold is not easy however this entry has shown that "Kiwi ingenuity" and collaboration can overcome many hurdles. Making packaging from waste and enhancing its value. This entry is an excellent use of a by-product. Much research and development is evident in this innovative combination of material and processing design.
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WINNER: Criterion Manufacturing Ltd
FOR: Environmentally benign packaging for ready-to-assemble (flat pack) furniture
DESCRIPTION: Continual reductions on product protection packaging is a Criterion company goal.
Prior to commencing this project 500 different products required 4500m3 of polystyrene for packaging/year at a cost of
$500,000. |
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Click here to download the full synopsis. JUDGES COMMENTS: The reduction and substitution in use of expanded polystyrene for cushioning of large consumer items has been a dilemma for manufacturers for some time. The almost cradle to the grave consideration of environmental impact throughout the manufacture and disposal of packaging around this entry was excellent. In making this application the entrant has considered their responsibilities with significant reduction in energy and waste.
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WINNER: Range Industries Ltd
FOR: It's in the Bag! Thermo-Fusion Reprocessed Plastic Pallet
DESCRIPTION: Range Industries Ltd was formed to develop a new proprietary process for the
reprocessing of certain forms of plastic waste streams previously channelled to landfills. |
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Click here to download the full synopsis. JUDGES COMMENTS: With its leading technological process this company has the ability to use different types of contaminated plastics and form them cleverly into a product. The process essentially diverts low value plastics waste which would otherwise go to landfill. The judges congratulate the entrant on their projections into the future and look forward to the increased uptake this process is anticipating.
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OTHER ENTRIES INTO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CATEGORY |
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ENTRANT: Agpac Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Recycling Bin For The Collection Of Used Farm Plastics
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ENTRANT: Biogrow Technologies Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Fertil 100% Biodegradable Organic Plant Pot
DESCRIPTION: Fertil pots are a range of revolutionary biodegradable cultivation plant pots which
are used as the plant's container throughout the entire growing / distribution / sales chain and are then planted with the
plant intact.
Click here to download the full synopsis.
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ENTRANT: Cadbury Confectionary
ENTRY TITLE: Mother Earth Wrapper
DESCRIPTION: Mother Earth sought to optimise wrapping
materials during a plant upgrade in 2005.
The success of the change is now proven.
Click here to download the full synopsis.
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ENTRANT: Clearwater Organic Dairy
ENTRY TITLE: Clearwater Organic Dairy Cream Top Yoghurt Tub
DESCRIPTION: Clearwater Cream Top Yoghurt is "set in the
pot" therefore the packaging must be
produced, delivered and stored in a way
that ensures no contamination.
Click here to download the full synopsis.
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ENTRANT: DB / Tui Brewery
ENTRY TITLE: Tui Brewery's Movement Towards Social Responsibility
DESCRIPTION: As part of the Heineken family, Tui Brewery is
committed to supporting its global policy of efficient use of raw materials, water and
energy reduction of solid waste and pollution, recycling all waste materials
where possible.
Click here to download the full synopsis.
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ENTRANT: Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Fonterra Eco-Efficiency Programme
DESCRIPTION: Fonterra's eco efficiency programme has
been running since 2003 with a national target set at 90% reduction of waste to
landfill by the end of 2009 (75% by end of June 2008) and is on track to reach this
target.
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ENTRANT: Jenkins Group Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Envirosense
DESCRIPTION: Films are derived from wood pulp which is
harvested from managed plantations and are fully biodegradable and compostable.
These films can be used for twist wrap, glued bags and lamination, for products
where protection from moisture is not required.
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ENTRANT: Miltek NZ Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Miltek Environmental Waste Solutions
DESCRIPTION: Since the introduction of the Mil-tek balers
into Fonterra sites we have baled and
diverted from landfill 3000 tonnes of card
and paper plus 1000 tonnes of plastic over
the last 3 years.
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ENTRANT: Pallenz Plastics Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Palmart Collapsible Pallet Bin
DESCRIPTION: The 3D modelling software design process'
environmental benefit saw the reduction in
numbers of non-recyclable prototype items
and reduction in mould manufacturing
costs as could use high speed CNC milling
processes to produce tools.
Click here to download the full synopsis.
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ENTRANT: Sealed Air New Zealand Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Cheese Bag Vacuum Brick Pack
DESCRIPTION: This concept was developed for the
collation and protection of bundles of 250 to 300 gusseted cheese bags produced
by Sealed Air and supplied to the local and global dairy industry for packaging of 20kg
blocks of cheese.
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ENTRANT: The Warehouse / Enviroreel Plastics Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Recovered Packaging Materials Utilised in the Manufacture of a Secondary Product
DESCRIPTION: Through their partnership The Warehouse
and Enviroreel Plastics have been able to find a true recycling and reuse solution
which eliminates the environmental and ethical dilemmas associated with the usual
disposal pathways for material of this kind.
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ENTRANT: Viscount Plastics Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: 3L Nestle Container
DESCRIPTION: Viscount Plastics worked with Nestle NZ and
Australia to design a plastic alternative tometal cans for packaging Maggi Stock
soups, stock, sauces and desserts for distribution to the food service market in
both countries.
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ENTRANT: Viscount Plastics Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: Export Crate
DESCRIPTION: Viscount Plastics manufacture a specially designed crate used for exporting goods to Europe.
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ENTRANT: Viscount Plastics Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: 23/28L Dual Height Crate
DESCRIPTION: When Foodstuffs Wellington introduced a Returnable Transit Packaging System for the distribution of fresh poultry from suppliers to retail stores early 2007, it was a culmination of a 10 month project. Viscount worked with the entire supply chain to develop a new format dual height crate that has bought major environmental benefits, e.g. the removal of 180 tonnes of cardboard per annum.
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ENTRANT: Visy Board (NZ) Ltd
ENTRY TITLE: 15kg Produce Bin
DESCRIPTION: A corrugated produce crate for the
packing of fresh produce for the domestic market. The crate has been designed as a
substitute for the plastic crates currently used in the NZ market.
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ENTRANT: Woolworths Ltd's Progressive Enterprises
ENTRY TITLE: Waste Optimisation Action Group
DESCRIPTION: A component of the eco programme is
the company-wide waste reduction initiative that was set up 2 years ago which
included establishing an internal watchdog body WOAG (Waste Optimisation Action
Group) in March 2005.
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