Award News • July 2026
thinkpac Wins Gold for Recycled Content at the 2026 PIDA Awards
thinkpac has won Gold for PIDA Recycled Content with its ReCree8® PCR Pallet Wrap range. The result came in the Recycled Content category of the Sustainable Packaging Design Special Award at the 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.
The award covers the ReCree8® hand and machine pallet wrap range. These products use thinkpac’s proprietary recycled-resin platform.
2026 PIDA award summary
- Award result: Gold in the Recycled Content category of the Sustainable Packaging Design Special Award.
- Recognised range: ReCree8® hand wrap and machine pallet wrap.
- Award program: The 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.
- Next step: thinkpac can now enter the range in the 2027 WorldStar Packaging Awards.
ReCree8® Pallet Wrap Receives PIDA Recycled Content Recognition
The award event took place on 28 July 2026 at The Aviary in Melbourne’s Crown Complex. It also ran alongside foodpro.
The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards are run by the Australasian Institute of Packaging. In addition, the PIDA Awards provide the Australia–New Zealand entry path to the international WorldStar Packaging Awards.
Which ReCree8® Pallet Wrap Products Won Recognition?
The result covers the ReCree8® Pallet Wrap range. This range includes hand wrap HPW-380R and machine wrap MPW-1650R and MPW-1280R.
All three products use thinkpac’s proprietary ReCree8® resin platform.
thinkpac makes ReCree8® at a GRS, RecyClass and ISO 14001 certified facility in Malaysia. The business then stocks and distributes the finished products nationally from Melbourne.
A Platform, Not Just One Product
“This award is validation of a platform, not a product,”
said Calvin Ng, Founder and Managing Director of thinkpac.
The recognition highlights the ReCree8® platform and reinforces the company’s focus on providing verified, commercially viable PCR packaging solutions for Australian businesses.
“We built ReCree8® because Australian businesses using flexible plastic packaging needed a genuine, verified, commercially viable alternative to virgin plastic—not a marketing claim.”
“Off the back of this, we’re keen to work with more Australian businesses looking to replace virgin plastic in their packaging or operations with a proven, scalable PCR solution.”
What the 2026 PIDA Gold Result Means for Packaging Buyers
For procurement, operations and sustainability teams, the PIDA Recycled Content result adds another useful proof point. As a result, buyers can use it when they review recycled-content pallet wrap for commercial use.
However, the award and the facility certifications cover different things. The award applies to the ReCree8® Pallet Wrap range and its recycled-content packaging design. By contrast, the certifications listed above apply to the manufacturing facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About PIDA Recycled Content and ReCree8® Pallet Wrap
Below are clear answers about thinkpac’s 2026 PIDA Gold result, the ReCree8® PCR Pallet Wrap range and the next steps.
What did thinkpac win at the 2026 PIDA Awards?
thinkpac won Gold in the Recycled Content category of the Sustainable Packaging Design Special Award for its ReCree8® PCR Pallet Wrap range.
Which ReCree8® products received the award?
The result covers ReCree8® hand wrap HPW-380R and machine wrap MPW-1650R and MPW-1280R.
When did thinkpac receive the 2026 PIDA Award?
thinkpac received the award on 28 July 2026 at a gala event at The Aviary in Melbourne’s Crown Complex. The event also ran alongside foodpro.
Who runs the PIDA Awards?
The Australasian Institute of Packaging runs the Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.
What does the PIDA Recycled Content result cover?
The result covers the ReCree8® Pallet Wrap range in the Recycled Content category of the Sustainable Packaging Design Special Award.
What happens after the PIDA Gold result?
thinkpac can now enter the ReCree8® Pallet Wrap range in the 2027 WorldStar Packaging Awards. The event is scheduled for Bangkok in June 2027.
What Happens Next?
Because thinkpac won PIDA Gold in 2026, the business can now enter the ReCree8® Pallet Wrap range in the 2027 WorldStar Packaging Awards. The event is scheduled for Bangkok in June 2027.
Explore ReCree8® Pallet Wrap Options
Australian businesses can speak with the thinkpac team about ReCree8® pallet wrap and possible custom packaging applications.
The team can also help with product choice, suitability, availability and documents for procurement or sustainability reviews.
