The inaugural Unpackit awards have recognized a hybrid plastic-metal drinking vessel, dubbed the 'franken-can,' as Australia’s worst packaging. This can is problematic because it is not accepted by container refund schemes and is difficult to recycle, contributing significantly to litter. Cip Hamilton, plastics campaigns manager for the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), criticized its use in cafes, stating it replaces reusable options and is likely to end up as waste. While the 'franken-can' has already been banned in Western Australia, Hamilton emphasized the need for national packaging laws. The awards also highlighted positive alternatives, with the Udder Way’s refillable milk kegs winning the best packaging award for averting the need for 4.5 million single-use plastic bottles since 2021. Other notable mentions included Bearhug's reusable pallet wrap system, which has saved 25 tonnes of soft plastics in a year, and Cercle’s cafe-based reusable coffee cup system. The Unpackit awards aim to encourage businesses to adopt more sustainable packaging practices.