EnviroSense® Paper Blister™ Package Receives Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Innovator Award

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Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has been awarded the 2021 Innovator Award for its EnviroSense® PaperBlister™ package in Design Optimization. This all-paper package offers a fully recyclable and plastic-free alternative to traditional blister packaging, underscoring Sonoco's commitment to sustainability. Key features include improved seal quality, increased handling speed, and reduced shipping costs. The PaperBlister package promotes efficiency, shipping flat to optimize space. Sonoco, with annual net sales of around $5.2 billion, continues to innovate in sustainable packaging while supporting its corporate purpose of 'Better Packaging. Better Life.'

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• Awarded the 2021 Innovator Award for the EnviroSense® PaperBlister™ package.
• Fully recyclable and plastic-free alternative to traditional packaging.
• Improved packaging efficiency leading to reduced shipping costs.
• Supports sustainability goals for brand manufacturers.

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HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has received a 2021 Innovator Award for its EnviroSense^® PaperBlister™ package in the category of Innovation in Design Optimization. Sonoco’s all-paper PaperBlister package is further evidence of the Company’s commitment to developing more innovative, sustainable packaging options for customers and consumers alike.

“The revolutionary PaperBlister package provides a fully recyclable, plastic-free alternative to traditional blister packaging and is the latest addition to Sonoco’s growing assortment of EnviroSense packaging solutions,” said Eric Clamp, commercial development manager. “Designed with tomorrow in mind, EnviroSense packaging is purposefully engineered to deliver a host of earth-conscious attributes, including recyclability, recycled content, reusability, compostability, packaging optimization, bio-based content and responsible fiber sourcing.”

Made entirely from renewable resources, the mono-material PaperBlister package is plastic-free, so it is recyclable in the paper stream. And because it uses water-based printing and sealing technology, there are no harmful VOCs used in making the package. With a simple tooling changeover, brand manufacturers can easily go from traditional plastic packaging to PaperBlister packaging, meeting their sustainability goals and customer expectations at the same time.

The all-paper blister delivers more efficiency than traditional plastic blister packs, which require more shipping cartons, leading to increased weight, more corrugated outer packaging material, fewer packages per truckload and more deliveries needed to ship the same amount of product. Because PaperBlister packaging materials ship flat, efficiencies are maximized.

Key Attributes of the PaperBlister include:

• Improved seal quality
• Superior product protection
• Increased handling speed
• Plastic Free
• Recyclable
• Easier nesting and stacking
• More packages per truckload
• Reduced shipping costs
• Long-term price stability
• Runs on existing Sonoco heat-sealing machinery

For more information, visit https://www.sonoco.com/product/envirosense-paperblister-packaging.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 19,000 employees working in approximately 300 operations in 34 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.sonoco.com.

FAQ

What is the EnviroSense® PaperBlister™ package?

The EnviroSense® PaperBlister™ package is a fully recyclable, plastic-free alternative to traditional blister packaging.

What award did Sonoco win in 2021?

Sonoco received the 2021 Innovator Award for its EnviroSense® PaperBlister™ package.

How does the PaperBlister package improve efficiency?

The PaperBlister package ships flat, maximizing transport efficiency and reducing shipping costs.

What are the key attributes of the PaperBlister package?

Key attributes include improved seal quality, product protection, recyclability, and easier nesting and stacking.

What is Sonoco's corporate purpose?

Sonoco's corporate purpose is 'Better Packaging. Better Life.'