Evaluating the Cost & Efficiency of Greener Packaging Materials

Presentation by Beth Ruland, Associate Director, Global, Packaging Technology, Bristol Myers-Squibb. Key topic areas include:

• Explore how and why Bristol-Myers Squibb switched from foam to polypropylene insulation for a 2-8 vial product
• Assess the quality and environmental benefits of switching from foam insulation
• Quantify the significant cost savings derived from gaining increased pack-out space, which in one pilot exceeded $300K
• Explore possible next steps in reusing or recycling insulation materials to increase cost savings and sustainability even further