Mondi has launched paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwasher tabs in collaboration with Proquimia in Spain and Portugal. Compared to the previous plastic solution, the new solution is said to significantly reduce CO2 -emissions from production to dispatch.
The flexible stand-up pouches contain 20 water-soluble dishwasher tabs. The new solution is made from Mondi's re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5 and is a paper-based alternative to the plastic packaging previously used. The packaging can be Easy to open and close with the help of a zip at the top. As part of Mondi's re/cycle portfolio, the paper-based bags are designed to minimise the fulfil recycling requirements for Spain and Portugal. The entire packaging solution, including the closure, consists of more than 85 per cent paper. This describes the proportion of paper that can be easily disposed of by the end consumer in both countries via paper recycling.
The paper-based re/cycle StandUpPouch is manufactured in-house at Mondi: First, the kraft paper is manufactured, then it is coated to provide the barrier properties needed to protect the dishwasher tabs inside, and finally it is printed, cut and processed into the finished bag, which is ready for filling and sealing.
„Consumers across Europe are switching to household brands that have introduced a more sustainable packaging solution. By working closely with our customers, we aim to balance resource efficiency with minimising environmental impact to meet the needs of our customers and their end consumers alike. In line with our MAP2030 commitments, Mondi is actively working to develop packaging solutions that keep valuable raw materials in the loop.“
Alessandro D'Agostino, Business Development Manager for Home & Personal Care at Mondi
Cristina Arola Vilella, Packaging Manager at Proquimia, says: „Our long-term goal is to, to include recyclable packaging in our entire portfolio, and Mondi is the ideal partner to help us do this while maintaining the high quality that our customers and users expect.“
Source: Mondi
