EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Molded NexBlue 30% Recycled Cooler is a joint innovation packaging solution, created by Cryopak and NexKemia. The NexBlue cooler enhances Graphite Expanded Polystyrene (GPS) technology to offer superior thermal performance, significant economic benefits, and a reduced environmental footprint compared to traditional Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) coolers.
INTRODUCTION
In the pursuit of more efficient and environmentally friendly packaging solutions, Cryopak and NexKemia created the Molded NexBlue 30% Recycled Cooler as the next step in high-performance and sustainable packaging. This innovative product utilizes Graphite Expanded Polystyrene (GPS) technology, providing a higher level of thermal performance, cost savings and a smaller environmental impact than white Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) coolers offer.
NexBlue coolers utilize 30% recycled graphite beads without compromising the R-Value
CHARACTERISTICS
ENHANCED THERMAL PERFORMANCE
NexBlue coolers offer a 20% improvement in thermal performance over traditional white EPS, directly resulting in better protection for temperature-sensitive products during transit.
ECONOMIC PAYBACK
Typical logistical costs when shipping a common sized 4L cooler averages $43. NexBlue coolers can reduce these costs by up to 40%, resulting in a projected total delivered cost of under $30.00.
INCREASED PAYLOAD CAPACITY
NexBlue coolers allow for a 25% increase in payload capacity, which can be worth hundreds of dollars per shipment. For instance, a typical pharma shipment containing products such as Ozempic, or Humira, valued at $5,000 USD can include an additional month’s worth of 12-24 patient dosages, reducing the overall number of shipments needed.
MATERIAL EFFICIENCY
The thermal performance of EPS is density-dependent, but this is not the case with GPS. NexBlue coolers replace 1.25 density EPS with 1.00 density GPS, reducing materials used by 20%.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
NexBlue coolers utilize 30% recycled graphite beads without compromising the R-Value, thus contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. Cryopak and NexKemia’s integrated recycling program ensures a true Circular Economy, preventing EPS from ending up in landfills and positively impacting customers’ Eco Scores with documented recycling programs like EcoVadis.
DETAILED COMPARISON PERFORMANCE METRICS
Thermal Duration: NexBlue coolers maintain internal temperatures for up to 96 hours, outperforming traditional EPS solutions.
Density and Material Use: By using 1.00 density GPS instead of 1.25 density EPS, NexBlue reduces material usage
by 20%, leading directly to cost savings and environmental benefits.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Recycled Content: The use of 30% recycled graphite beads significantly reduces the environmental impact of NexBlue coolers.
Circular Economy: Cryopak’s end-to-end recycling program, which includes its own raw material supplier, ensures that no EPS ends up in landfills, enhancing the sustainability profile of NexBlue coolers.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
Enhanced Capacity: With NexBlue, payload capacity can be increased by 25-30%, allowing for more products to be shipped in the same package size.
Economic Impact: This increased capacity means fewer shipments are needed, reducing overall shipping costs, and enhancing economic efficiency, especially for high-value pharmaceutical shipments.
INDUSTRY IMPACT
Pharmaceutical Logistics: NexBlue coolers are revolutionizing pharmaceutical logistics, especially for high-value drugs, by increasing payload capacity by 25-30%. The efficiencies are realized in the reduction of shipment volume, leading to less overall shipping frequency resulting in significant cost savings.
NexBlue coolers superior thermal performance, maintaining temperatures for up to 60 hours, ensures better product integrity during transit and reduces the risk of damaging temperature fluctuations. This enhanced protection can lead to lower insurance costs and less product loss.
Additionally, these coolers help pharmaceutical companies meet the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines, improving traceability and quality control. Their performance not only benefits established markets, but also enables easier access to global markets with challenging climates or infrastructure and enabling more efficient distribution of temperature-sensitive medications to underserved areas.
CONCLUSION
The Molded NexBlue 30% Recycled Cooler presents a compelling value proposition through superior thermal performance, significant cost savings in logistics, increased payload capacity, and substantial environmental benefits. By integrating GPS technology and a robust recycling program, Cryopak and NexKemia offer a packaging solution that meets the highest standards of the pharmaceutical industry while promoting sustainability and cost-efficiency. The economic and environmental advantages make NexBlue coolers the solution for modern, eco-conscious businesses.
Cryopak and NexKemia offer a packaging solution that meets the highest standards of the pharmaceutical industry while promoting sustainability and cost-efficiency.
