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Monday, 17 December 2007

The DUMP useless packaging awards 2007

IOM3 and the Institute of Packaging prides itself on hosting Starpack, the industry's most prestigious awards for innovative and stylish packaging, but on the other side of the world Environment Victoria's DUMP (Dangerous and Useless Materials in Packaging) awards have just been announced. Topping the list with a double win for both the 'Golden DUMP Award' and 'Excessive Use of Packaging' title is Proctor & Gamble for its Gillette Fusion Razor, which uses 'gratuitous amounts' of plastic, cardboard and composite paper products, while Woolworths Apple Snacks was given the 'Going Backwards Award' for its 'ludicrous packaging "innovation" that turns an apple into a grossly over-packaged fast food'. Full details and winners can be found here.
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