The 2021 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards program is designed to recognize the companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation—driving environmental advantages in product design, sustainable materials, and end-of-life recovery.
The 2021 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards application has closed.
AWARD CATEGORIES
- Design
- Materials
- End of Life
Design
- Design for Recycling
- Design for Anti-Litter
- Innovation in Equipment Allowing for New Product Design
Materials
- Innovation in or Use of Bioplastics
- Innovation in or Use of Recycled Content
- Additives for Upcycling
End of Life
- Innovation in Recycling
- Innovation in Recycling or Composting Equipment
Winners in each category will be selected in February and announced mid-March.
In addition to the three defined award categories, two additional awards will be announced during the ceremony.
The Leadership Innovation Award: The winner of this award will be determined by the judging panel.
The People's Choice Award: All nominations for the Sustainability Innovation Awards qualify to be a part of the People's Choice Award contest. All proposals will be shared online and the nominee with the most votes will win a special trophy during the ceremony.
JUDGING CRITERIA
A panel of judges composed of authoritative sources in plastics manufacturing, materials, and recycling who are qualified to determine what truly represents the state-of-the-art innovation will select one award winner for each of the three categories. Each submission will be graded on the following criteria:
- Innovation: How novel is the idea being proposed?
- Environmental Impact: What is the environmental benefit? If this can be quantified (CO2 savings, water reduction, energy reduction, etc.), this should be included in the submission.
- Market Impact: How scalable is this innovation? What is the potential market impact if it were to reach commercialization?
The 2021 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards application has closed. Click below to see last year's award winners.