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Mondi, Essity and Dow have joined forces to make secondary packaging for feminine hygiene products more sustainable. The result is packaging made from recycled and balanced biomass materials that is also recyclable itself.
The renewable and recycled materials used in the packaging of MondiThe partnership between Essity and Dow aims to reduce the use of fossil-based materials. Essity's sanitary towels were previously packaged in pouches that were already made from 50 per cent renewable materials. However, research and testing by Mondi led to the recommendation of a new solution that meets Essity's packaging targets: to use Work towards 100 per cent recyclability and use up to 85 per cent biomass, renewable or recycled material in all bagsup to 25 per cent of which is recycled plastic.
The new packaging uses a renewable material and By-product from the paper industry made from circular raw materials based on the mass balance approach of the ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification). becomes. The innovative packaging also contains mechanically recycled content from waste materials. Mondi worked with long-time supplier Dow and other companies along the value chain to find the most suitable resin formulation for this solution. The end result is a extruded film that is printed and processed into a bag becomes.
"We are excited to launch the new feminine hygiene packaging, which has a reduced carbon footprint and will contribute to our sustainable innovations. The solution demonstrates our and Mondi's commitment to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation: to work towards full recyclability and increase the use of recycled plastic in our packaging. The end result is eye-catching, well-designed and has a positive impact on the environment."
Guosheng ZhangGlobal Technical Innovation Manager Feminine Care
The solution offers the same level of protection as the previous alternative. It prevents moisture and light from damaging the feminine hygiene product range, has strong sealing properties and delivers outstanding print qualityto maintain the appeal of Essity's recognised European brands such as Bodyform, Libresse, Nana and Nuvenia.
"The challenge was to find the best combination of renewable and recycled ingredients that would maintain the product quality and production efficiency that Essity already enjoys. We tested several options until we found the most suitable solution. The collaboration with Essity and Dow validates our EcoSolutions approach. We go back to the beginning and ask the right questions to ensure we create the best possible solution for our customers."
Marjo Kuisma, Regional Sales Consumer Flexibles, Mondi
Source: Mondi
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