PACKCON STAR AWARDS Innovation Packaging Competition X “BLUE PLANET” Sustainable Packaging Competition
The two major annual events in the packaging industry — PACKCON STAR AWARDS Innovation Packaging Competition and “BLUE PLANET” Sustainable Packaging Competition — will join forces once again at the 2023 International Packaging Innovation Conference.
Focusing on packaging innovation and sustainable development, this competition seeks outstanding sustainable packaging designs and innovative packaging solutions from around the world. It aims to promote environmental protection and innovative ideas, help enterprises advance their sustainable packaging strategies, and drive green transformation in the packaging industry chain. This joint competition will continue to feature two categories: Innovation Group" and "Environmental Protection Group"two major categories," and set up "Most Popular Award" and "Most Popular Enterprise AwardOutstanding enterprises and individuals are selected through joint evaluation by experts from the Blue Star Plan Think Tank. Industry professionals are also invited to attend the award ceremony to witness these highlight moments in the industry.
Registration notice1. Participation in this competition is subject to a fee.
2>Each submitted work requires a separate registration form. 3>Each work can be nominated for up to 2 awards. 4>Registration fee details: (a) Brands and end-users (such as those in food and beverage, food delivery, daily chemicals, e-commerce logistics, pharmaceuticals, and health industries) must pay 280 RMB (including tax) per work for each award they apply for. (b) Non-end-user companies or individuals from upstream and downstream sectors of the packaging industry must pay 580 RMB (including tax) per work per award, while exhibitors at the 2023 China Packaging Containers Exhibition can enjoy a discounted rate of 480 RMB (including tax) per work per award. (c) Students from educational institutions can register for free. *The fees will cover expenses incurred during the competition, including event materials, judging costs, and planning and operational expenditures for the organizing team. *The above fees do not include personal transportation, accommodation, or dining costs associated with attending the event.
award setting
Innovation Group
Innovative Packaging Materials Award
Innovation in packaging materials is one of the key drivers of design progress. New applications and creative ideas using various materials are precisely the treasures this competition aims to discover. • New materials and their applications • Innovative structural designs • Integration of new technologies • Improvement in corporate efficiency or cost savings
Creative Concept Packaging Award
Starting from packaging design, structure, and creativity, all beautiful ideas that break through conventional limits use the future as a driving force for innovation. • New or innovative packaging structures or graphic designs • Proposals for creative packaging concepts • Enhancement of brand image and added value • Boost in product sales and increased consumer motivation to purchase
Market Potential Development Award
Use packaging to create new customer acquisition models, turning it into more than just a container but a powerful tool to enhance a product’s commercial value and market potential. • Submitted works that are already on the market • Products in mass production or solutions already implemented • Capable of generating unique marketing strategies to strengthen interactions with consumers • Contribute to improving the company’s overall image
Environmental Protection Group
Innovation in Green Material Applications Award
• New types of green and environmentally friendly packaging materials • Integration of new technologies • Improvement in corporate efficiency or cost savings • Innovation in eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions through material advancements
Recycling and Reuse Solutions Award
• Use of environmentally friendly or recyclable packaging solutions • Reduction of waste from products and packaging through innovative recycling systems Green Packaging Design Concept Award
• New or innovative packaging structures that achieve lighter and more compact packaging • Creative graphic designs that promote sustainable development concepts • Enhancement of brand image and added value, increased product sales, and demonstration of a company’s commitment to social responsibility
Sustainable Development Planning Award
· The company’s future development vision incorporates sustainable development principles · The company or specific products have clear time-bound plans to achieve practical implementation or support sustainable development · A comprehensive sustainable packaging development strategy is created through efforts across production, distribution, and sales channels
Most Popular Award
Most Popular Enterprise Award
Judging Process and DeadlineDeadline for submitting all entries:
September 22, 2023 (including related supporting materials, images, videos, samples, etc.)
Deadline for the judging panel’s unified online review and final evaluation: 2023年10月4-6日
Awards ceremony for winning enterprises: October 13–14, 2023 (at the IPIF International Packaging Innovation Conference)
Judging panel for the grand prizeThe judging panel is composed of members from the BLUE PLANET expert group. To ensure professionalism and fairness in the competition, the panel includes representatives from brands, universities, associations, and other sectors. This year’s competition will invite executives from well-known companies in the packaging industry such as Unilever, McDonald’s, Meituan, Yili, Castor, JD Logistics, Nestlé, and Yihai Kerry to provide multi-dimensional evaluations. They will score all participating products one by one, and after at least two rounds of evaluation, the final results will be determined.
By entering this competition, you can receive• Participating enterprises or individuals can get free opportunities for online exposure through multiple channels
• Entries that advance to the preliminary round have the chance to be displayed to all attendees of the IPIF International Packaging Innovation Conference • If a work/case from an enterprise or individual wins, they will receive 1 ticket to the IPIF International Packaging Innovation Conference • If a work/case from a non-enterprise or non-individual wins, they will get an 18% discount on VIP tickets to the IPIF International Packaging Innovation Conference • Winners of the gold award in the regular categories will receive a cash prize of 1,000 yuan *Enterprises or individuals in the terminal sector refer to organizations and individuals in fields such as food, beverages, food delivery, e-commerce logistics, healthcare, daily necessities, personal care, electronics, auto parts, pre-prepared meals, retail, and agricultural products *Non-terminal enterprises or individuals refer to organizations and individuals such as packaging suppliers (companies involved in the upstream and downstream of the packaging industry), universities, and media
For competition inquiries, please contactMs. Zhang Xiaoting
电话：021-2231-7030