Mondi is offering improved mechanical properties and a customised proportion of post-consumer recycled cold with an expansion of its portfolio of plastic bags. The FlexiBag Reinforced range based on mono-PE is suitable for the animal feed industry and can be customised to customers' needs.
Mondi is launching an addition to its portfolio of sustainable, prefabricated plastic bags - FlexiBag Reinforced: a range of innovative, sustainable, prefabricated plastic bags, recyclable packaging solutions, with improved mechanical properties on a mono-PE basis. As a contribution to a circular economy, the FlexiBag Reinforced range is recycled where collection points and recycling systems for PE films are available. The bags were developed by Mondi developed in-house, utilising the company's integrated value chain. This means that the solutions are tailored to the specific needs of the various customers more cost-efficiently can be realised.
Due to the improved mechanical properties the bag has something over its predecessors - better puncture resistance, rigidity and sealability. The level of barrier protection can be customised and provides medium to high barriers against grease, oxygen and moisture while keeping the contents fresh - making it ideal for the pet food industry.
With FlexiBag Reinforced, Mondi is proactively meeting future legal requirements: a Customised proportion of PCR content (post-consumer recycling) can be added (based on the mass balance), which significantly reduces the use of new plastic and promotes material efficiency as the materials remain in circulation.
„Mondi is aware of the increasing importance of PCR materials due to future legal requirements. As the market leader in sustainable pet food packaging, we are committed to ensuring sufficient availability of PCR material for our customers. By working closely with our partners along the value chain, we are able to understand the unique requirements of each customer and focus on material efficiency and recyclability accordingly. With FlexiBag Reinforced, we are able to offer a solution that comes close to the material cost of traditional multi-material laminates for certain structures, while providing a recyclable packaging that gives our customers a competitive advantage in the market.“
Dirk Gabriel, COO Consumer Flexibles at Mondi
mera, a family-owned German pet food manufacturer, has successfully launched the FlexiBag Reinforced with 35 per cent PCR content for its 10 kg packs of vegan dry dog food. The implementation process went smoothly as the FlexiBag Reinforced was designed for mera's existing machines.
„We are convinced that everything in nature is interconnected. Animal welfare is very important to us - and that includes a commitment to sustainability. By working with our long-standing, trusted partner Mondi, we have been able to package these new dog food products in a way that ensures we can continue to create harmony between our furry friends and their environment.“
Enes Tajic, Purchasing Manager of mera
Source: Mondi
