The winners of the 2024 European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) were unveiled in Berlin, Germany, on 19 September, recognising the innovation of the sustainable carton packaging industry over the last year. Hosted by Pro Carton – the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers – and the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA), the coveted awards celebrate the best of sustainable packaging.
Spain’s Hinojosa Packaging Galería Gráfica’s extraordinary solution for perfume brand Laboratorios Flor Natural Parfums was crowned Carton of the Year, whilst Graphic Packaging International’s practical yet beautiful packaging for Pladis won consumers over in the Public Award, as well as taking home the Gold Award.
All ECEA entries were judged according to various criteria, spanning graphic and structural design, production techniques, cost-efficiency, ecology, sustainability, innovation, safety and convenience. The jury panel consisted of:
