Mondi unveils subsequent technology of recyclable packaging

Mondi has launched the newest addition to its portfolio of sustainable premade plastic luggage, FlexiBag Strengthened, which is a spread of mono-PE-based, recyclable packaging options with improved mechanical properties.

The corporate stated the FlexiBag Strengthened vary is recyclable the place assortment services and recycling methods for PE movies are in place. The luggage have been created in-house by Mondi, which suggests the options may be tailor-made to totally different prospects’ particular wants extra cost-effectively. 

Improved mechanical properties, together with higher puncture resistance, stiffness and sealability, make it ultimate for the pet meals business, stated Mondi. The extent of barrier safety may be adjusted, offering medium to excessive obstacles in opposition to fats, oxygen and moisture whereas protecting the content material contemporary.  

Dirk Gabriel, COO Shopper Flexibles at Mondi, stated the corporate acknowledges the growing emphasis on post-consumer recycled (PCR) supplies pushed by future regulative necessities. With FlexiBag Strengthened, the corporate stated it proactively meets future regulative necessities, together with a custom-made proportion of PCR content material that may be added (based mostly on mass-balance), considerably decreasing using virgin plastics and selling materials effectivity by protecting supplies in circulation.  

“As a market chief in sustainable pet meals packaging, we’re taking each effort to safe ample upstream provide of PCR materials for our prospects,” stated Gabriel. “By working carefully with our companions alongside the worth chain we will perceive the distinctive necessities of every buyer and adapt accordingly to materials effectivity and recyclability. With FlexiBag Strengthened, we’re capable of provide an answer that comes near the fabric prices of standard multi-material laminates for sure buildings and on the similar time gives recyclable packaging that offers our prospects a aggressive benefit available in the market.”

Mera’s ‘pure inexperienced’ dry pet meals vary 

Mera, a family-owned German pet meals producer, has launched FlexiBag Strengthened containing 35% PCR content material for its 10-kilogram packs of vegan dry pet food. The implementation course of was clean to handle because the FlexiBag Strengthened was appropriate for the corporate’s present equipment, stated Enes Tajic, buying supervisor at Mera.

“We firmly consider that in nature, every thing is inter-related,” stated Tajic. “We’re captivated with animal welfare – and a part of that may be a dedication to sustainability. Working with our long-term, trusted accomplice Mondi meant that these new pet food merchandise will likely be packed in a means that permits us to proceed to create concord between our furry associates and their atmosphere.”

FlexiBags

FlexiBags are pre-made, reclosable packaging options designed for recycling. They’re obtainable with totally different thicknesses, barrier properties and options, together with customizable sizes and backside constructions.

• Totally different materials variants (thickness, mono- or coextruded movies)
• Totally different closure methods (zipper, prime/ entrance slider, hook-and-loop) and backside variants (customary, folded, flat) obtainable
• Linear tear with or with out perforation
• Aspect gusset deal with doable
• Excessive fats, aroma and moisture barrier (EVOH), even a 100% hermetic variant is feasible
• Shelf stability
• Glorious printability on all sides together with backside, for engaging shelf look (HD flexo & roto as much as 10 colours) with shiny or matt end choices