Mondi is expanding its range of high barrier papers with the launch of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a paper-based solution to meet growing demand.
Following the previously announced investment of €16 million in state-of-the-art technology at its plant in Solec (Poland), Mondi is increasing production of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a high barrier paper that Offers protection against oxygen, water vapour and grease - with an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of less than 0.5 cm3/m2 per day and a water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) of less than 0.5 g/m2 per day. According to Mondi's internal product analyses, this solution, compared to conventional multilayer materials based on plastic or aluminium, causes significantly lower CO2-emissions over the entire life cycle.
As Part of the re/cycle portfolio FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate fulfils the internal criteria of Mondi's Path to Circularity Scorecard and is recyclable according to the recyclability test. according to Cepi („Cepi Recyclability Laboratory Test Method“ (Version 1 - January 2025)) and the Recycling Evaluation Protocol from 4evergreen designed for recycling companies that use conventional processes. As a result, customers benefit from a more sustainable alternative to conventional packaging solutions made from non-renewable raw materials.
The solution is for Applications with a high barrier effect and is suitable for packaging instant coffee sticks and capsules, tea bags, dried spices, muesli or cereal bars and stock cubes, among other things. It guarantees a long shelf life and a high level of convenience.
The product complements Mondi's wide range of functional barrier papers, which offer customers a variety of barrier properties for their individual product requirements. It can help support the brands' circular economy goals by enabling customers to Changing legal requirements comply and fulfil the growing consumer demand for more sustainable packaging.
Paper-based packaging is Compatible with existing horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal packaging systems and can be efficiently integrated into existing production processes.
„FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is the result of customer-centred innovation. With this solution, we are helping brands to move away from non-recyclable multi-material packaging without compromising on performance. This is another concrete step towards our MAP2030 sustainability commitments to develop circular solutions. Today, 87 per cent of Mondi's packaging solutions are already reusable, recyclable or compostable.“
Dirk Gabriel, COO Consumer Flexibles at Mondi.
Source: Mondi
