For Japanese packaging converters, who pay a fee based on material type and weight, using less material is as much a good business decision as it is about doing good for the environment.
In the Japan Star Awards this year, the winner of the Director of General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Award is ‘Wine Box for Six Bottles’ by Compack System Co., Ltd.
The Entry Rationale reads as follows:
“This six-pack has opening on its side, allowing the label of the bottle to face upward.
“The physical flexibility of corrugated flute is utilized to secure the wine bottles with the help of the partition and the outer box.
“By reducing the amount of use of corrugated board, shipping and packing costs have been restrained.“
According to the company, the total volume of the container has been reduced by 20% and the amount of corrugated used for the partition has been reduced by 36% compared to the conventional box.
