Revolutionizing pet care packaging with a fully recyclable and curbside-friendly solution

Alloyd – A TOPPAN Company proudly announces it has been recognized in the Sustainable Packaging category of the 2025 AmeriStar Awards for its collaboration with TFH’s refresh of their Nylabone Chew Toy packaging. This groundbreaking design marks a step away from traditional plastic blisters, delivering a fully recyclable, curbside-friendly solution without compromising on performance or consumer appeal.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The new Nylabone Chew Toy packaging reflects TFH and Alloyd’s commitment to easily accessible sustainability and ingenuity, offering an alternative that reduces environmental impact while maintaining product integrity. Crafted from FSC-certified SBS paperboard and coated with a water-based finish, the fold-over card design enhances tear resistance and scuff durability, ensuring a strong, reliable package that is compatible with existing Alloyd sealing equipment.

By incorporating folding and die-cutting techniques inspired by the electronics and food industries, the design team engineered internal creases that securely lock the chew in place, protecting it during transit and providing tamper evidence—all without additional materials. This mono-material format simplifies sourcing, enables flat shipping, reduces warehouse space needs, and helps Nylabone eliminate over 40 tons of plastic annually.

On retail shelves, the package stands out with high-definition water-based inks, modern graphics, and thoughtfully designed iconography, ensuring pet parents can easily discern the chew’s texture, size, and dental benefits. The user-friendly design also provides a frustration-free opening experience, delivering both convenience for consumers and clear sustainability wins.

“We are honored to receive the AmeriStar Award in recognition of our efforts to make packaging more sustainable without sacrificing functionality or aesthetics,” said Jay Patel, General Manager of ALLOYD – A TOPPAN Company. “The new Nylabone Chew Toy packaging represents the future of responsible product design, and we are proud to lead the way in creating solutions that benefit both the planet and the consumer.”

The AmeriStar Awards, presented annually by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), celebrate excellence in packaging design and innovation. Alloyd’s recognition in the Sustainable Packaging category underscores the company’s leadership in advancing environmentally friendly practices while delivering high-performance solutions to the market.

For more information about Alloyd – A TOPPAN Company and its award-winning packaging designs, visit www.packaging.toppan.com.