DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation - 2014 Call for Entries

The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation is an international, independently judged competition that honors innovations in packaging design, materials, technology, processes, and service across the entire packaging value chain. Inaugurated in 1986, the DuPont Packaging Awards program is now recognized as the leading packaging awards program in the world.In evaluating entries, jurors will consider excellence based on the following criteria:

Technological Advancement

• New and/or clever use of matierals
• New technology integration
• Creative configuration and/or assembly
• Increased production and/or distribution efficiency

Responsible Packaging

• Responsible use of materials
• Clean and efficient energy consumption
• Reduction in product and package waste
• Benefits the greater good

Enhanced User Experience

• Fulfills a user need and/or provides an enhanced experience
• Aids product merchandising and motivates purchase
• Enables greater product accessibility
• Establishes a preferred price/value equation

Deadline for submitting entries is March 1, 2014.

More information: http://www2.dupont.com/Packaging_Resins/en_US/awards/index.html