RAJA leads the pack at 2025 Environmental Packaging Awards!
6 min read 25 June 2025
Packaging Industry News
Repeating last year’s success, RAJA secured three Silver Awards at the third annual Environmental Packaging Awards, including wins for Online Retail: Movopack, Sustainable Packaging Business of the Year, and Food On The Go: Takeaway – Flycup. Winning for the second consecutive year further punctuates RAJA’s commitment to eco-responsibility and continuous improvement.
Our resident sustainability champion Phillip Price believes the win represents another major milestone for RAJA:
“These awards are really important as they are the only ones in the industry that are judged on both the packaging use and environmental criteria. A win shows our continued commitment towards packaging in a circular economy.”
About the Environmental Packaging Awards
Now in their third year, the Environmental Packaging Awards recognise excellence in sustainable design, manufacturing, and leadership across the packaging industry. Judged by a panel of impartial experts, the awards are known for their credibility and rigorous evaluation process, rewarding entries that demonstrate measurable environmental benefit, material innovation, and strategic progress toward circular economy goals.
A Triple Win: What RAJA Was Recognised For
1. Sustainable Packaging Company of the Year
This award recognises RAJA UK as a true leader in sustainable packaging; not just for our products, but for how sustainability shapes everything we do as a business. Packaging is at the core of how we support our customers’ environmental goals, but it also drives innovation, training, and operational decision-making internally.
We believe it’s our role to challenge suppliers to do better, empower our teams through education, and make it easy for customers to choose more responsible solutions. That’s why we’ve introduced initiatives like our internal Green Team, CSR training, our Environmental Supplier Award, and product scoring through the 5-R’s; all part of ensuring sustainable packaging is everyone’s responsibility.
Last year, RAJA UK earned EcoVadis Gold, placing us in the top 3% of businesses in our sector for sustainability performance, in our first ever submission. We’re also aligned to the Science Based Targets Initiative, reinforcing our long-term commitment to environmental progress, underpinned by data.
Whether it’s improving packaging recyclability, cutting emissions across our supply chain, or supporting global goals through the W&E Foundation, this win is a huge milestone in our journey and only just the beginning.
“It’s fantastic to be recognised for all the hard work the team is doing to improve sustainability across the business and make a meaningful impact on our local community and environment. Driving sustainability is truly a team effort; not only in how we work internally, but also in how we partner with our suppliers and build relationships with our customers. I’m excited about the progress we’ve made, and as a business, we’ll continue to challenge ourselves to keep pushing forward and make decisions today that we hope will create a more sustainable tomorrow.” – Emily Goss, Human Resources and Social Responsibility Director at RAJA UK
2. Movopack (Online Retail, including Clothing)
As part of a broader sustainability strategy and commitment to responsible business practices, RAJA UK are the first to market with an exclusive partnership that offers an innovative alternative to traditional plastic and paper mailing bags. After extensive research, we identified the innovative Movopack range as the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible choice.
Derived from multiple PET post-consumer materials, such as plastic bottles and containers, Movopack pouches are fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle. The durable and versatile material ensures that it can be reused multiple times before being recycled, significantly reducing waste and reliance on virgin materials. By replacing traditional single-use plastic and cardboard packaging, Movopack ensures businesses can ship their products securely and sustainably.
The Movopack also supports a behavioural shift away from single-use packaging, providing businesses and consumers with an accessible and effective way to reduce waste. It represents a breakthrough in sustainable packaging, offering a durable, reusable, and recyclable alternative to conventional mailing bags. By addressing key sustainability concerns; including material choice, circular economy integration, and consumer behaviour change. This initiative reinforces RAJA’s leadership in responsible packaging solutions.
“I’m really delighted that RAJA and Movopack have been recognised for their unique reusable e-commerce packaging. Like any market-changing product offer, it’s been a labour of love bringing it to market, but to win this award at the point of UK launch is fantastic. Several major retailers have caught the vision Raja and Movopack offers; winning this award will only highlight the carbon savings and brand benefits this unique range offers.” Joe Bordas, Product & Purchasing Director, RAJA UK
Ready to make your online retail packaging more sustainable? Contact us today to explore how Movopack can transform your business and support your environmental goals.
3. Flycup (Food-on-the-go: Takeaway)
The Flycup is a sustainable, fully recyclable food packaging solution designed for the takeaway, fast-food, and event catering sectors. Made from 100% recyclable virgin Kraft cardboard, it is light weight, durable, and food-safe without needing plastic coatings. The use of vegetable-based inks and food-grade varnish ensures compliance with food safety standards while maintaining eco-friendly credentials.
With three compartments; two for food and one for a drink. The Flycup replaces trays, cups, lids, and holders with a single recyclable unit. This innovative design reduces packaging waste, cuts carbon emissions by 28% and simplifies recycling through standard household streams. FSC-certified, the Flycup guarantees responsibly sourced materials and supports circular economy principles. Its compact, all-in-one structure lowers material use and storage needs, making it ideal for food trucks, stadiums, festivals, and takeaway outlets.
The Flycup offers businesses a practical, cost-effective way to showcase their environmental commitment while delivering sustainable, plastic-free food packaging solutions. Make the switch to smarter, plastic-free packaging today shop Flycup today and support your environmental goals.
RAJA’s continued success at the Environmental Packaging Awards reaffirms our commitment to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions that drive real environmental impact. From innovative reusable materials like Movopack to game-changing designs such as Flycup, we are dedicated to helping businesses meet their sustainability targets while enhancing operational efficiency.
Join the movement towards a circular economy. Partner with RAJA to implement smarter, greener packaging solutions that benefit your business and the planet. Get in touch to learn how we can support your journey to sustainability – email sales@rajapack.co.uk.
