AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Home
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
Innovation, sustainable, biodegradable
COUNTRY
India
DESIGNED BY
Uflex
WEBSITE
https://www.uflexltd.com/blog/uflexs-waterless-internet-flower-packaging-adjudged-diamond-finalist-winner-at-dows-2018-30th-awards-for-packaging-innovation/
Waterless Internet Flower Packaging
A remarkable breakthrough in packaging of flowers.
Waterless Internet Flower Packaging, developed by Uflex, has been becoming increasingly popular among global flower companies for the myriad benefits that it brings to the table. It works on the principle of Active Modified Atmospheric Packaging (AMAP) through FlexfreshTM, a special patented polymeric film, offering shelf-life extension solution for fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. The special film is the first 100% biodegradable film that maintains the hydration of flowers during transpiration, thus creating a closed loop system. Flowers are put to slow respiration mode by reducing the oxygen availability preventing excess oxidation and dehydration. The film keeps the flowers breathing in hydrated oxygen and releases excess humidity keeping them touch dry. The flowers thus can go without water for a significant number of days as the humidity is fed back and continues to breathe in the modified atmosphere.