SHISEIDO Sun Protector Face Cream SPF50+
SHISEIDO After Sun Intensive Damage SOS Emulsion

• SHISEIDO CO.,LTD
• Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

Reducing plastic use by opting for paper, this products' use of kraft paper grants warmth, organic texture and an instant impression as environmentally friendly. The paper usage rate is about 20% while plastic usage is reduced by about 20%. A plant-based PE is used for the tube head and petroleum-based plastic is reduced by approximately 48%. The FSC certified paper is used, and an elliptical tube container facilitates easy squeezing.

GREEN-AL CUP

• ALTEMIRA Can Co., Ltd.

We developed infinity recycle aluminum cups (GREEN-AL CUP) as an alternative to plastic cups. Recycle technology we developed through aluminum cans recycle (Can-to-Can) is applied to one-way beverage cups.

Various designs can be printed on cup surface. This cup is sturdy, cool feeling, stackable, easy to pull out from stacked cups and cup diameter is designed to be easy to hold. Aluminum cups are planned to be adopted in outdoor events and theme parks. Used cups can be collected and recycled as an aluminum cup material.

Merit THE MILD Foam shampoo and conditioner

• Kao Corporation
• YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO.,LTD.

The shampoo and conditioner come out as foam so anyone can effortlessly wash their hair. The foaming pump for shampoo has an original design with multiple internal foaming units arranged inside, which helps to create a gentle foam on the skin. In order to actualize a soft, fluffy foam that conveys gentleness, by changing the arrangement and size of the mesh for shampoo and conditioner, we have optimized the foam diameter and air volume suitable for each product. The shape of the shampoo and conditioner foamer are different so they are also easy to distinguish.

Bath Magiclean Air jet

• Kao Corporation
• YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO.,LTD.

We have developed a new bath cleaner that can easily distribute detergent evenly and remove dirt just by rinsing. By adopting a new trigger equipped with a pressure accumulation piston, anyone can now easily spray the entire bathtub area. Continuous spraying without interruption is made possible by repetitive pulling of the lever in a constant rhythm. This allows efficient distribution of a thin coating of the product across the whole area, especially over wide areas. Further, the universal design of the long lever and hand guide cover allows natural grip of the lever tip and use with light pressure.

First in the Industry: Large-Capacity PET Bottle Cardboard Case for 3-Tier Pallet Stacking

• TOMOKU CO.,LTD.
• Suntory Holdings Limited

Cardboard cases for large-capacity (2ℓ) aseptic bottles are becoming lighter in weight, so it is difficult for the cases alone to support the load when stacked and the bottles also share the load. Bottle weights have also become lighter and are distorted vertically to increase its strength. This distortion has led to case buckling when the bottles receive a load. In solution, we have developed a corrugated cardboard case that allows three pallets to be stacked without changing the material of the case. In order to maximize the strength of the bottle, the case is designed to exhibit strength at the corners while absorbing vertical bottle distortion. In addition, damage of cases is less visible to keep good appearance.

Improved Evaporator Packaging: L-Shape Assembly-Type Inner Material

• DENSO Corporation
• DENSO LOGITEM CORPORATION
• KARIYASHIKI Co.,Ltd.

The packaging materials for automotive evaporators used to be made up of cardboard mounts with laminated cardboard for the inner material. Because of product specifications differing for each model, the packaging materials also varies. Therefore, we aimed to reduce costs by standardizing the packaging materials and reducing manual work. We reexamined the areas where protection was necessary to secure the product and protect the pipes with a single L-shaped inner material. For products that came with an oil can, a storage space for the can was provided in the L-shaped inner material. As a result, the number of internal materials has been reduced by 85%, the number of types of internal materials by 75% through standardization, the volume of internal materials by 80%, the material unit price by 56%, man-hour for packaging by 67%, packaging volume by 22%, and packaging material weight by 52%.

The Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Six-Can Paper Pack: The Eco Pack

• ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD.
• WestRock K.K.

To reduce the weight of 6 can packs, we have drastically changed our conventional approach and succeeded in a bold development with our top priority of making the most environmentally friendly packaging in the world. By completely omitting the advertisement which was considered important in the past and minimizing the indication, the paper surface has been reduced by 77% for the 350ml 6 pack and by 81% for the 500ml 6 pack. Adopting a structure in which each can is gripped around the neck grants more holding power than before and can be carried by inserting a finger into the hole from above. Rigidity is also improved by adding a side panel to have a three-dimensional structure and be held without falling apart even when tilted or turned upside down.

World's First Practical Realization of Eco-Friendly Blister Packs with Biomass-Based Plastics for Pharmaceutical Products

• Astellas Pharma Inc.

This is the world's first commercialized blister packs using biomass plastics. The biomass film used for the blister pack is biomass-derived PE, enabling the reduction of CO₂ emissions by more than 40% compared to conventional PP films. In addition to the ease of taking out the tablets, the package has the pockets and appearance same as the conventional product, fully satisfies long-term expiration dates and secures product quality. It can be manufactured with existing packaging machines by adjusting manufacturing conditions without capital expenditures, so this packaging will trigger the adoption of biomass films in the industry.

Environmentally Friendly, Low-cost Disposable Simulated Lung

• Kanepackage co.,ltd.
• Sanko Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.

We have developed a disposable simulated test lung for ventilators for the purpose of reducing the cost and the risk of infection of healthcare workers. The plastic cover of the outer shell is replaced with paper covers to reduce waste and CO₂ emissions, which alleviates costs by more than 80 to 90%. Low-dust paper used in cleanrooms and white paper materials are chosen in consideration of safety. The expansion and contraction of the lungs can be reproduced through the pillow type cover. The rubber band is intentionally pink to be visible from a distance. At disposal, it can be easily sorted for recycling by opening the perforations at the bottom of the paper cover.

Pure Leaf Eco

• Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited
• Toppan Inc.

We have developed an eco-friendly alcohol sanitizer that uses a pump paper container, reducing the amount of plastic used by about 55%. After the contents have been used up, it can be easily flattened by peeling off the folded adhesive part on the side, which features material reduction and disposability. Usability is taken into consideration by making the refill process easy with a simple replacing process. Additionally, the original container structure has realized a specialized design which allows the dispenser pump to be attached in the center, so that the pump can be attached to a new container after use.

Packaging for Saikyo-zuke Pickled Fish Set

• Kaito CO.,LTD.
• HIPACK CO.,LTD.
• Toppan Inc.

We have worked on developing a package which can achieve both a longer product life and reduced environmental loads in the EC shopping of pickled fish. The printed design expresses the high-end aesthetic of the gift box which can be commonly used for different contents of 8, 10, or 12 individual packages by simply changing the partition. For individual packages containing pickled fish, a skin pack filling machine from HIPACK CO.,LTD. has been newly introduced. The packages can prevent contents from dripping through adopting the transparent barrier film GL BARRIER to maintain freshness and GREEN FLAT paper trays. The amount of paper used for the entire packaging has been reduced by placing the products in two tiers instead of laying them flat.

TOP SUPER NANOX paper pouch set

• Lion Corporation
• Toppan Inc.

A newly developed paperboard set packaging to carry a total volume content of 2460g (1230g x 2 bags).

It has 7 times more capacity than conventional products, meeting consumer needs for larger capacity. It can be assembled easily by hand though insertion without glue and carried by hand with a handle hole that also be used as a lock. The use of FSC-certified mix paper contributes to promoting consumer awareness of Lion's environmental efforts and promotes products which make effective use of the flat, smooth surface unique to paper packaging.

Attenir PRIMER SHOT

• FANCL CORPORATION
• ATTENIR CORPORATION
• YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.

The distinct slender form of the bottle combines functionality and femininity together. Refilling is easy with a cartridge system where a refill is simply set in the dedicated container. An airless container is used for the refill, so that the liquid can be used up to the end while keeping the liquid in a fresh state. As the contents of the refill container decrease, the gray component inside the container rises to indicate the remaining amount. This refill type packaging has reduced the amount of plastic resin waste by 38% compared to conventional containers.

Umami Seasoning AJI-NO-MOTO®

• AJINOMOTO CO., INC
• Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works, Ltd.

AJI-NO-MOTO® and Umami Dashi Hi-Me® product bags are now renewed and sold in paper packaging which has reduced the amount of plastic used by approximately 34% (approx. 12 tons per year) compared to conventional plastic packaging. It has a standing Wide Top Bag® shape. After almost two years of development and industrialization studies, we have developed a paper packaging with a quality equivalent to that of plastic and realized a stable production in collaboration with packaging material suppliers and factories.

Green Ecology PET Bottle for KIRIN Namacha

• Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
• Kirin Beverage Company, Limited

Kirin Beverage's CSV environmental flagship brand Kirin Namacha has developed a new bottle that fits the times with the recent rise in environmental awareness among customers and labor shortage in logistics. For this reason, we incorporated focal points including reducing plastic labels, paperboard and cardboard used for displaying product information and optimizing the number of boxes for loading products on pallets as development elements; thus, we have created and launched a new design of PET bottle known as the Green Ecology Bottle.

Smart Packing for Accessories

• KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

A large-capacity ink supply unit is dated for release as a function expansion device for commercial inkjet printers. The unit includes accessories of various shapes and materials, such as L-shaped pieces which cause poor storage efficiency, and long hoses that cannot be bent. In response, we have developed a packaging that stores these items inside the cushioning of the unit to reduce the package size. As a result, the number of tiers in the shipping container has been increased from two to three, transportation efficiency by 50%, and the amount of packaging materials used has been reduced by 30% by eliminating the additional boxes to contain accessories.

Appropriate Packaging Design for EcoCute Tanks

• DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
• Rengo Co., Ltd.
• SHOWAMARUTSUTSU COMPANY, LTD.

The EcoCute Tank is a hollow product with a height of 2.2m and a weight of 80kg. In order to improve the product protection function while reducing the materials used, the cushioning support have been located exclusively in areas that are most effective for cushioning. Additionally, the cushioning support can be easily set by fixing it to the outer cardboard notch, eliminating the need for glue or tape. As a result, the amount of packaging materials has been reduced by 12% and material CO₂ emissions by 348 tons per year.

MyKirei by KAO Nourishing Body Wash: Air-in Film Bottle

• Kao Corporation
• Fuji Seal, INC.

With the primary objective as significantly reducing the amount of resin used, we have developed the Air-in Film Bottle, which acts as the main container instead of a refill, using film as the main component. It consists of three films and a spout with a screw. By sealing the two outer films to form a space called an air circuit and enclosing air therein, a float-like structure is formed in the body and bottom of the container, achieving the pumping strength and standing stability of the container. This is the outer bag. The inner film forms the inner bag which shrinks by airless pump as the remaining amount decreases while the outer bag maintains its shape thanks to the air circuit, achieving low remaining amount and sanitation. This technology can also be applied to toiletry products in general and food products.

Plastic-Free Attractive Packaging with New Crossed Shape, Cross-De-Pack

• Crown Package Co., Ltd.
• NAPPLE CO., LTD.

The packaging has been developed to distinguish the newly released apple liqueur from existing products. The roof-shaped flap, the texture of the material which recycles cacao bean husks, and graphics on the package produce a rustic aesthetic of the product. Using ultra-thin "Micro-flute" corrugated board and one-part center-crossing assembly shape, the package showcases the product without the use of plastics.

It also has effective cushioning properties thanks to the space between the product and the box. This package is eco-friendly with regard to both shape and material.

Kuwagata (Stag Beetle) Lock

• Daio Package Corporation

New specifications for cardboard boxes for online shopping deliveries have been developed with the aim of realizing resource-saving and low-cost materials to respond to the increasing manufacturing and environmental costs. The delivery slip/invoice label can be used as tape sealing because the previous outer-flap lock structure required additional length of the outer flap for temporarily fixing the sealing surface (box top surface) and increased material usage. This newly developed Kuwagata Lock forms a temporary lock structure using part of the inner flap and has succeeded in requiring the same surface area of material as the conventional box without a lock (type 0201).

Present Box

• 7R Confectionery inc.
• THE PACK CORPORATION

This all paper made box maintains and expresses the ornate elegance of a ribbon-tied gift box. The large ribbon symbolic of presents is used as the motif. The main body of the box is cubic, and the decorative parts on the top are assembled by crossing over each other, granting a sealing function that does not require stickers or tapes. It can be re-sealed easily without the need for re-tying.

Safety System Pre-fillable Syringe ClearJect WN-SD

• Taisei Kako Co., Ltd.

This is a pre-filled syringe with an integrated mechanism of a metal needle and a safety cover in which the needle is hidden. No necessity of attachment of needle can reduce the risk of accidental needle stick injury significantly. Automatic retraction and lock of needle into its cover, which are a series of injection processes, can realize prevention of reuse of syringe and avoidance of needle stick injury when recapping. Safe disposal of syringe can also be realized by this system. In addition, bumpy surface of the cap improves grip and prevents slip when the cover is removed.

Development of Buffer Spacers to Reduce Man-Hours and Environmental Impact

• SANRITSU CORPORAION

About 500 aluminum cases of three types are regularly shipped per month using air cushioning materials and cardboard boxes. However, the packaging required a lot of man-hours, presented inconsistent quality and wasted single-use cushioning materials. To solve this issue, we have developed an easy-to-work and reusable plastic spacer which can be set in the front and back of the contents and fastened with a band. In addition to making work easy and ensuring stable quality, this is commonly applicable to three types of the products, simplifying the material management. As a result, the previous monthly disposal of 600m² of air cushioning materials has been completely eliminated to zero waste, and the time spent for packing work has been reduced from three minutes to less than two. The spacers can be stacked when not in use to save space.

Scotch® Packaging Tape Portable

• 3M Japan Limited

A newly designed packing tape that is compact and portable. Using a flat core only 2mm thick instead of a 3-inch cylindrical core reduces the occupied volume by approximately 80%, resulting in an extremely thin and compact design which reduces weight and improves transportation efficiency. A special film that can be cut by hand is used for the tape, so that this packing tape can be easily used anytime, anywhere.

House Foods Curry Drawing Pen

• House Foods Group Inc.
• Yamato-Esulon Co., Ltd.

Fun to draw, delicious to eat! This curry sauce comes in a tube along with a set of pen nibs for drawing pictures on plates and rice. The nib shape makes it easy for children to draw curry sauce in a straight line and the product appearance is recognizable as a drawing pen. It also has a locking mechanism after the nib is attached and an air hole to prevent suffocation in case of accidental ingestion. The tube has a tapered shoulder and is easy to squeeze out to the end.

Uruma Gozen 4-meal Set Giftbox

• Cooperative association Unicolor

This is a package that uses 100% bamboo paper containing 100% Japanese bamboo pulp for the 4-meal set of fresh noodles and broth from the first Okinawa soba restaurant Uruma Gozen. Plant-derived botanical ink is used for printing ink, and antibacterial varnish is used for surface treatment. The biggest feature is that it uses Japan's first sustainable Sumi ink containing bamboo charcoal powder. The product design has a retro aesthetic emphasized by the packaging material.

Coca-Cola New Label-free Bottle

• Coca-Cola Tokyo Research &
• Development Company, Limited

Coca-Cola reproduces the traditional Contour bottle shape as "label-free" by positioning dynamic Spencer logo on its body to create a bolder brand appeal. The logo visibility is enhanced by adding a matte texture on the debossed logo. Also, the PET bottle is made from 100% recycled materials and the weight has been reduced. We achieved to develop next-generation Contour bottle by adding an element of "sustainability".

Je l'aime iP

• KOSÉ cosmeport corp.
• YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.

The deep blue color of this product line, which has been established as the brand color, conveys the sea, sea kelp and moisture. The shape of the container is a polyhedron reminiscent of the surface of water and has been renewed from the current classical image to a modern shape. The transparent label will create a gorgeous display at the storefront. On the label, the pink and yellow accent colors of each item are added, providing a cuteness that attracts young targets while having a high-class feeling. The main body is made of biomass materials for eco-friendliness.

6-bottle Japanese Sake (180ml) Case

• Takakuwa Art Printing Co., Ltd.

The gift box made in one piece that can hold 6 small bottles of sake, which helps customers to manage inventory. This not only reduces time spent to assemble the box, but it also leads to cost reduction. With a double door shape, folding back the part that acts as the back of the lid secures the box and can also be printed on. Using a ridged hole where the bottle is set prevents the bottle from turning during transportation.

Corrugated cardboard cushioning material with a freely adjustable angle

• TOTO LTD.

When a load cannot be directly supported by the porcelain because of localized protrusions or other shapes in the porcelain, layered cushioning material can be placed along the shape of the porcelain to achieve a load bearing structure that utilizes the properties of the rigid porcelain. By aligning the overlapping notches of the cushioning material and inserting a stopper, the angle can be maintained while preventing the material from falling or slipping. Changing the position of the notches enables the angle to be freely adjusted. The amount of corrugated cardboard used has also been reduced by approximately 30% compared to the conventional structure.

MyBottle in the Forest

• ASAHI YOU. US, LTD.
• i-Compology Corporation
• Heiwa Kagaku Industry Co., Ltd.

Japan's first portable MyBottle made from thinned wood from Japan, developed as a solution to eliminate disposable beverage containers. The warm wood texture encourages people to carry it anywhere. A finger ring is placed for easy to hold even with weak grip strength. Having a dome-shaped bottom to ensure pressure resistance, a supporting part added at the bottom helps the bottle stand on its own. This is also applicable for selling craft beer by weight, eliminating the need for containers when selling beer.

Eco-friendly Fixtures for Organic Spice Bags

• S&B FOODS INC.

Developed as a fixture to display the Organic Spice product line which have been drawing increasing attention at the sales floor. Installed on the top shelf, 20 kinds of bag-type products can be displayed in a two-tiered structure. The material used is Re-board, a 100% recyclable paper material that is lightweight yet strong. Unifying the texture of the product package and fixtures, the considered design which integrates with the front board advertises the enhanced value of organic products.

Plastic-free Packaging for DSLR Camera α7M4

• Sony Global Manufacturing & Operations Corporation
• Sony Corporation
• Nihon Houzai Co.,Ltd.

We have transitioned away from the conventional plastic-heavy packaging of DSLR cameras to a new packaging specification, greatly reducing the amount of plastic used. A cellulose non-woven fabric bag has been selected to contain the camera body and accessories, the band to bundle the strap belt has been changed from plastic to paper, and the vinyl tie to bundle the cable has also been changed to paper. As a result, the amount of plastic used has been reduced by more than 80%.

Paper Mould Package for COCOROIKI eyedesignliner・eyedesignmascara

• U CO., Ltd.
• Amg Co., Ltd.
• Nagoya Mould Co., Ltd.

In the cosmetics industry where colorful and gorgeous packages are the mainstream, we started developing paper mold packages using wastepaper as SDGs activities. By developing a technology for molding a package by mixing wastepaper and resin fibers, we have developed a package that is strong enough to resist deformation caused by moisture and other factors. Applying foil stamping to the surface which has a limited area, a paper mold package with a texture reminiscent of ancient Japanese paper has been created. In addition, the film for labeling on the back also contains resin fibers, realizing to have high adhesion to the main body.

Arouge 20th×Cinnamoroll Shelf Ready Packaging

• Zenyaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
• TANAX. INC

A exterior case has been developed to shorten time required for unpacking, stocking and installing of promotional materials when displaying products at a storefront. Taking apart the two corners found on the front of the exterior case allows the case to be lifted, presenting the product display stand. The display inside the case has a structure that does not fall off due to the semicircle on the bottom of the two corners of the outer case. It can be unpacked by opening up the two corners from the front of the outer case outwards by 45 degrees and removing it. As a result, the outer case can be easily opened with no effort required to display the stand.

Microwave Happy Recipe

• Kewpie Corporation
• Toppan Inc.

This is an innovative container allowing serving straight away without the hassle of transferring it to a plate using microwaveable material and standing pouch. It has a shaped design to fit easily in one hand of an adult and two cutouts at the top and middle. After some of the food is consumed and the packaging is cut at the middle, the product becomes even more compact and stable. Thanks to an easy-to-cut film used, it can be opened effortlessly. Meal preparation and cleanup can be done quickly, and the fun design creates valuable time for parents and infants to enjoy meals and spend time together.

Oronamin C Easy-Open Display Shipper

• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

When opening ORONAMIN C outer packaging, major challenges include time spent opening the packaging (using the liner cut) during displaying and disposing of strip scraps. To solve these challenges, we have developed the packaging with environmental considerations also in mind. Features include: a special zipper shape and track on the long side that enables easy long-distance opening, resource saving by having the short flaps on the shorter sides, short side flaps that achieve both cargo handling resistance and ease of opening and ruled lines that suppress bulging through zipper processing. As a result, unpacking time has been reduced by 70%, and CO₂ emissions by 32t/year through resource conservation.

Improved Shipping Box for Steam Turbine Blades

• Hitachi Transport System, Ltd.

A wooden box has typically been used for transport box for steam turbine blades, with plywood used as a partition. However, in addition to customer needs of reducing environmental impact, there are also issues such as the large packaging mass of wooden boxes, high transportation costs and the need for extended man hours to wrap and unpack. We have developed a package that uses corrugated cardboard as the main material. As a result of most of the materials changed to cardboard, CO₂ emissions at disposal have been reduced by 88%, packaging weight including contents from 370kg to 150kg and air transportation costs by 60%. Replacing wooden boxes with cardboard sleeves and caps has also reduced packing and unpacking time by 20% each.

Puti packer and puti puti Bubble sheet Pillow Packaging

• Kawakami Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Aiming to improve productivity by automating packing using bubble sheet (known as puti puti), we have developed a machine named the Puti Packer that can perform pillow packaging with stable sealing strength even with an automatic machine. Conventionally, it was necessary to laminate a separate film to improve the seal strength, but this machine allows sealing with only bubble sheet. The advantages of the machine and the bubble sheet have solved technical issues and given a production capacity of 20 to 30 packs per minute.

New Packaging Form for Windshield Glass

• MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION
• ASANO CORRUGATED BOARD CO.,LTD.

When shipping automotive windshields overseas as spare parts, the conventional package contained two windshields into one cardboard-box, because its curved shape cause bad space efficiency. However, in response to the recent shortage of containers, soaring marine transportation costs, and the fact that windshields were repackaged separately at overseas shipping destinations, we have developed a new packaging format. Features include individual packaging and the adjustment function to support various glass heights. As a result, the area used for cardboard has been reduced by 46%, transportation efficiency and cost have been improved by 38% and 31%. The need for repackaging has been also eliminated at the destination and the new format requires only one person to work with instead of two.