Leading Packaging Company Shows Green Innovation Power
Smurfit Westrock wins big at this year’s packaging awards show. The company grabbed seven awards at the North American Paperboard Competition. Their green designs stood out from the pack.
The wins show how packaging can help the earth. Two designs caught everyone’s eye. They help big drink makers cut plastic use.
PepsiCo wanted to drop plastic from Gatorade packs. Smurfit Westrock found a smart answer. Their PETCollar Eco design won the top award for helping the earth.
Game-Changing Designs Make Waves
The company didn’t stop there. They helped Coca-Cola too. Their new design cuts plastic use by 200,000 pounds yearly. This smart fix earned them the top spot for new ideas.
Laurent Sellier, North America’s president, feels proud. “Our team knows what customers need,” he says. “They turn those needs into real answers.”
The winning streak included more prizes:
- A gold award for a special box set
- Four excellence awards for various designs
- Special notice for earth-friendly ideas
Why These Wins Matter
These awards show a bigger change in packaging. Companies want less plastic now. Smurfit Westrock helps make this happen.
Their new designs do more than look good. They-
- Use less material
- Cut plastic waste
- Make carrying easier
- Show brands clearly
- Help stores sell more
Looking Ahead
The packaging world watches these changes. Smurfit Westrock leads the way. Their wins show how to mix business and earth-friendly ideas.
Ben Markens from PPC praised the company’s work. “These wins show real skill,” he said. “They prove excellence in every part of packaging.”
For buyers and sellers, this means new choices. Better packaging helps everyone:
- Stores get products that sell
- Buyers get earth-friendly choices
- Brands save money
- Earth gets less plastic
The company keeps pushing forward. They work in 40 countries now. Each new design helps cut plastic use worldwide.
These wins matter for investors too. They show Smurfit Westrock knows where packaging is going. They’re ready for tomorrow’s needs today.
