PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard International Wins PEFCs Forest-Positive Packaging Award at Packindo Star Awards 2024

11 November 2024 News

PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard International triumphs at the Packindo Star Awards 2024, securing the prestigious PEFC Forest-Positive Packaging Award in the commercial category for its innovative, PEFC certified sustainable Eco-Hex packaging.

The Eco-Hex is a product of PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard International's dedication to certified fibre-based packaging. It is meticulously crafted from Board One folding box board, a material known for its exceptional print quality and durability. The design not only enhances the premium appearance of high-end pharmaceutical products but also ensures that the packaging is made from PEFC-certified fibre. The Eco-Hex holds PEFC certification, a testament to the company's commitment to creating packaging that positively impacts our planet's forests.

The Packindo Star Awards, orchestrated by the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF), recognises excellence in packaging innovations. This inaugural "PEFC Forest-Positive Packaging Award" highlights packaging solutions that exhibit exemplary use of PEFC-certified materials, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to safeguarding forests.

PEFC sponsors this award to promote the adoption of responsible practices throughout the packaging industry. By recognising the adoption of certified materials for packaging production, PEFC underscores the importance of sourcing from sustainably managed forests in alignment with IFCC / PEFC standards.

“At PEFC, we are committed to promoting sustainable practices throughout the forestry supply chain,” comments Wikkie Netten, Marketing Manager PEFC Asia-Pacific.

“Our sponsorship of this award at the PackindoStar Awards recognises and celebrates Indonesian companies leading the way in sustainable packaging. By choosing PEFC-certified materials, businesses ensure their packaging solutions have a positive environmental impact on the world's forests.”

The Eco-Hex stands as an exemplar of these ideals, reinforcing PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard as a beacon in advancing packaging solutions that contribute to their commitment to responsible forest management.