Article: Less is more, DuPont judges conclude.(FOOD PACKAGING)(Brief article)

Function trumps form in sustainable packaging. Containers that better protect and perform with less waste and at a lighter weight were the big winners at the 21st annual DuPont Packaging Award competition this year.

Primary and secondary containers that use less material or reduce shipping costs dominated the roster of 10 award winners. Packages with recycled content accounted for the remaining honors. Innovation, performance and sustainability were the judging criteria for 120 entrants. Four of the winners involved food and beverage products.

Trays created from manmade materials that can withstand temperature extremes were judges' favorites, with Sealed ...

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