Elmwood Park, NJ – Three packaging technologies from Sealed Air were individually recognized for innovation, sustainability and cost/waste reduction during the 22nd annual DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The Sealed Air products were among 13 winning entries, selected from among 160 entries worldwide.
The trio of Sealed Air products receiving DuPont Packaging Awards were:
• Cryovac Grip & Tear bags, a portfolio of vacuum shrink bags for multiple applications featuring an innovative easy-open feature;
• Cryovac Mirabella case ready packaging, a patented tray lidding system for fresh meat that uses less space by reducing tray height by an average of 40 percent; and
• Ethafoam HRC (High Recycled Content) plank, a polyethylene foam which contains a minimum of 65 percent pre-consumer recycled content, designed in collaboration with AFP to create a high performance transport packing application.
Cryovac Grip & Tear bags combine the superior shrink, toughness and oxygen-barrier properties of a traditional Cryovac vacuum shrink bag with the addition of an easy-open feature. Easily opened by pulling a tab, the Cryovac Grip and Tear bag’s knifeless design eliminates the mess created by opening some bags, and keeps fingers, counters and utensils clean. Consumers also appreciate the additional safety from not having to directly touch the product.
Cryovac Mirabella case-ready modified atmosphere packaging technology allows product-to-film contact without discoloration. By allowing the product to reach the level of the tray flange, tray height can be reduced by an average of 40 percent compared to standard tray lidding formats. In addition to the benefits to retailers of increased display space and enhanced visual appeal, the Mirabella package’s reduced headspace offers environmental benefits by allowing for an increased number of packs per shipping crate, leading to lower storage and transportation costs.
Ethafoam HRC (High Recycled Content) plank for transport packing has the combined environmental benefits of using at least 65 percent pre-consumer recycled content while also being lighter than previous materials, which reduced shipping costs. In addition, the polyethylene foam material meets the significant performance requirements for protecting electronic components during transport.
Source: Sealed Air
