GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 25, 2021 04:05PM EDT

October 25, 2021

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. Sonocos all-paper PaperBlister package is further evidence of the Companys 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 Sonocos 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 worlds 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 Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barrons 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.sonoco.com.

Contact:Roger Schrum+843-339-6018roger.schrum@sonoco.com