A reusable packaging system developed by Whitecroft Lighting to reduce single-use waste across the construction supply chain has been recognised with a 2026 iF Design Award.
Geopak, a smart packaging and product-tracking system, defeated competition from more than 10,000 entries from across 68 countries to secure an award for Service, System and Process Design, and Service Design.
Geopak is designed to enable greater trackability of products and materials in the supply chain, and also reduce the volume of construction waste by introducing a new form of reusable packaging. This is achieved by replacing traditional single-use cardboard packaging with collapsible, reusable crates, or totes, that can be used repeatedly to transport materials.
The system has already demonstrated its impact on major projects such as at Fife College, a net zero project where it helped construction contractor Balfour Beatty avoid around two tonnes of waste and save £6,000 in waste management costs.
Matt Paskin, solutions and marketing director at Whitecroft Lighting, said, “For Whitecroft Lighting to win one of the world’s most prestigious design awards is an enormous honour and achievement – thank you to iF Design judges and everyone involved. What’s particularly remarkable is that Geopak™ is a groundbreaking construction and packaging solution as opposed to commercial lighting, making it a genuine diversification from Whitecroft’s more recognised core purpose.
“As a UK manufacturer, in a highly competitive market, we recognise that we can’t just stay in our lighting lane but try and seek out new advantages and value through innovation across the supply chain.”
