We are deeply honored to accept the 2025 Pentawards Bronze Award for Sustainable Design for our paper bottle, Zhi Ying Xiang Shui (只影向水).

This recognition affirms what we at Green Valley Packaging have long believed: that sustainable innovation and exceptional design are not opposing forces—they are inseparable partners in shaping a better future.

The Zhi Ying Xiang Shui paper bottle represents more than a packaging solution. It embodies our commitment to transforming the way brands and consumers think about everyday products. Crafted from 100% biodegradable and recyclable molded pulp, this bottle challenges the dominance of traditional plastic packaging by proving that environmental responsibility and functional excellence can coexist beautifully.

At the heart of our design philosophy lies a simple yet profound message: “Protect Water as You Protect Life.” Featured prominently on the bottle is the white-headed langur, a critically endangered primate native to Guangxi, China. This striking illustration serves as both a tribute to biodiversity and a urgent reminder of our shared responsibility to protect natural resources. Just as these magnificent creatures face extinction due to habitat loss, freshwater scarcity threatens ecosystems globally. Our design bridges these parallel crises, transforming packaging into a powerful storytelling medium that sparks meaningful conversations about conservation.

What makes this bottle truly revolutionary is its versatility and commitment to circular design. The leak-proof construction accommodates not only beverages but also personal care products and home essentials. After its initial use, the bottle can be easily repurposed—simply replace the cap, and it transforms into a hand soap or dish detergent container. This embodies the complete “reduce-reuse-recycle” philosophy we champion.

By producing this bottle with significantly lower energy and water consumption compared to plastic manufacturing, while ensuring complete biodegradability within months and leaving zero microplastics, we’re offering brands a scalable, planet-positive solution that aligns with global sustainability goals.

This Pentawards Bronze Award validates our belief that the future of packaging lies in harmony with nature, not in conflict with it. We dedicate this honor to every brand partner, team member, and eco-conscious consumer who shares our vision of molding a better future—one bottle at a time.

From pulp to bottle, from waste to zero—we are proving that innovation begins when we listen to what the planet needs.

Thank you, Pentawards, for recognizing sustainable design that matters.