Introducing an awards program focused on celebrating sustainable innovation throughout the healthcare packaging lifecycle
The Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards recognize leaders in the healthcare industry who utilize DuPont™ Tyvek® to drive sustainable progress. From enhanced designs and manufacturing processes to improved usage and circularity, this program honors the industry’s most progressive sustainable initiatives every year.
To enter your submission for the Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards, please complete the application below before June 28, 2024. Applications will be judged by a panel of sustainability, healthcare and packaging experts and industry thought leaders, including representatives from DuPont.
The inaugural Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Award winners will be announced this fall during the virtual Medical Packaging Conference (MPC) 2024 hosted by DuPont (date to be determined).
The deadline for entries is June 28, 2024, at 11:59:59 ET. For entry and eligibility rules, please review the Eligibility Criteria for Entrants. Sponsored by DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC.
Submission criteria & eligibility
The Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards are open to any medical device, pharmaceutical, and sterile packaging manufacturer; healthcare facility; materials recovery facility; university; or other healthcare partner focused on sustainable packaging made with Tyvek®. Entries should be implemented within the last 18 months and show significant sustainably focused initiative and resulting metrics.
Categories
For medical device & pharmaceutical manufacturers or sterile packaging manufacturers. Have you been able to reduce packaging components by size or weight? Have you implemented mono-materials for ease of recycling or a package (re)design effort to support your sustainability goals?
For medical device & pharmaceutical manufacturers or sterile packaging manufacturers. Have you started printing in-line instead of applying labels? Maybe you've been able to reduce your sterilization cycle time or maximize your sterilization load?
For healthcare facilities, material recovery facilities, or universities. Have you developed a recycling program or a novel way to remove packaging waste from your facility? Have you implemented or are you partnering with others on an advanced recycling program?
Many thanks to our Judges for the 2024 Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards:
Rafael Auras,
Professor and the Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability at the School of Packaging at Michigan State University
Kelsey Bergan,
Global Sustainability Leader for Water & Protection Business, DuPont
Laura Bix, PhD,
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Professor at the School of Packaging at Michigan State University
Peylina Chu, PE,
Antea Group Senior Vice President, ESG Business Strategy and Executive Director of Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC)
Patrick Keenan,
Packaging Engineer and Co-Leader of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Sustainable Packaging Technical Committee
Thierry Wagner
Global Director of Regulatory & Standards for Healthcare Packaging, DuPont
Winner awards & benefits
* Recognition during MPC 2024
* Abstract presentation at MPC 2024
* Use of the Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Award logo for product and brand promotions
* Social media and press release coverage
* A trophy to commemorate your award-winning sustainability efforts
* Published case study for winning products or initiatives
* Featured spotlight on the Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Award website
Packaging with a purpose
In addition to supporting major advancements in sustainability, this program helps to further advance efforts of enabling a circular economy along the global supply chain. We look forward to receiving your Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Award submission.