Eco-Materials
I am made from biological materials and look like plastic.
Bioplastic
2X the points
Code 1 PET/PETE is most commonly used for this type of daily item.
Plastic Bottles
Swap with the highest scorer team
This linear system follows the harmful "Take-Make-Dispose" route: Raw Materials ---- Production -----Transport ---- Use ---- Landfill.
Linear Economy
Plus 100 points
In "The Awakening" phase, using a large cardboard box for a very small product is considered NOT sustainable because of this.
Too much packaging (over-packaging)
2x the points
Traditional Thai street drinks are often sold in single-use plastic cups, but customers can bring this item instead to reduce waste.
Reusable Cup / Refillable Container
I am a fast-growing plant or natural material often sourced from coconuts or bananas to make eco-packaging.
Bamboo (or Coconut/Banana fiber)
Code 20 PAP stands for this material category.
Paper / Cardboard
Unlike a linear system, this eco-friendly model loops waste back into production.
Circular Economy
The RE-Smartphone Box sample redesign replaced virgin plastic trays with this compostable inner material.
Kraft Paper / Eco-Pulp
4x the points
To make MAMA noodle packaging eco-friendly, designers eliminated plastic wrap and removed this specific inner item.
Small seasoning/flavor packet (or plastic sachets)
I am a bio-engineered material made from fungi/mushrooms, used as protective packaging.
Mycelium
4x the points
Code 5 PP (Polypropylene) is commonly used for bottle caps, plastic cups, and these food items.
Food Containers
4x the points
The core focus of sustainable packaging design prioritizes these three actions in order.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
2x the points
Instead of synthetic inks, the new smartphone box used graphics printed with this eco-material.
Soy-based / Eco-inks
The new MAMA instant noodle box uses this material for its clear viewing window instead of fossil-fuel plastic.
Plant-based (PLA) window
3x the points
This plant-based material is used to make biodegradable packaging windows and replaced traditional plastic in the MAMA noodle redesign.
PLA (or Cornstarch)
Code 70 GL signifies this reusable material.
Glass
2x the points
A package made from renewable bamboo might NOT be sustainable if it involves this supply chain issue.
Long-distance transportation (high fuel use/emissions)
In the 60-Second Pitch scaffolding, you must state your product, its old packaging, the new material, and this core impact.
sustainable / Environmental benefit
This natural Thai plant leaf is traditionally used as an eco-friendly wrapper for desserts and street food.
Banana Leaf (or Banana Fiber)
This natural packaging material can be endlessly recycled or washed and reused without losing its quality.
Glass
3x the points
Code 2 HDPE stands for this common container plastic.
High-Density Polyethylene
3x the points
The action of refusing unnecessary packaging or recovering useful materials/energy represents these two outer steps of the 5-R sustainability hierarchy.
Refuse and Recover
In the RE-Smartphone Box redesign, the outer packaging was engineered to serve this second, functional purpose.
Modular Desk Stand
Plus 500 points
A major environmental advantage of switching to stackable cardboard noodle boxes during shipping is lowering this production footprint.
Carbon Footprint / Transport Emissions
2x the points