Koor, a refillable packaging solution designed in Australia, has won a Good Design Award. The product replaces single-use packaging with a compact, reusable bottle, which can be refilled at home or in shops and used indefinitely.
The product is intended for semi-liquid products and uses BPA- and phthalate-free, FDA-compliant materials.
Koor CEO and the innovator behind the award-winning design, Jean-Francois Roiron, told PKN that the recognition was deeply meaningful after years of self-funded development.
“I have been driving this project forward on my own, fully bootstrapping it from the ground up. Receiving this recognition goes straight to my heart, it validates the effort, resilience, and belief I’ve poured into Koor. It gives me renewed energy to keep pushing ahead, and I hope it will also open doors to new partners and resellers who can help scale the impact of this innovation. For me, this award is not just an honour, but a catalyst to continue growing the business and advancing the transition toward more sustainable packaging,” Roiron said.
In 2024, Koor also received two gold awards at the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). The judges described Koor’s design as “ingenious”, noting that its replaceable components extend the packaging’s lifespan, while its recyclable materials ensure it can be responsibly processed at end of life.
Roiron said Koor’s mission is to replace single-use plastics used for foods with a refillable, reusable, and more sustainable alternative. “Whether you are meal or lunchbox prepping, or on the go, Koor has your back: sustainability, simplicity, and style, Koor ticks all the boxes,” he said.
Koor is supported by Advance Queensland and is part of Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) pathways program. The company is also a member of Réseau Vrac et Réemploi, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation community, and is registered in Planet Reuse – Platform & Network for Reusable Packaging.
