Mondi has launched the newest addition to its portfolio of sustainable premade plastic luggage, FlexiBag Bolstered, which is a variety of mono-PE-based, recyclable packaging options with improved mechanical properties.
The corporate mentioned the FlexiBag Bolstered vary is recyclable the place assortment services and recycling methods for PE movies are in place. The baggage have been created in-house by Mondi, which implies the options could be tailor-made to completely different prospects’ particular wants extra cost-effectively.
Improved mechanical properties, together with higher puncture resistance, stiffness and sealability, make it very best for the pet meals trade, mentioned Mondi. The extent of barrier safety could be adjusted, offering medium to excessive limitations towards fats, oxygen and moisture whereas holding the content material recent.
Dirk Gabriel, COO Shopper Flexibles at Mondi, mentioned the corporate acknowledges the rising emphasis on post-consumer recycled (PCR) supplies pushed by future regulative necessities. With FlexiBag Bolstered, the corporate mentioned it proactively meets future regulative necessities, together with a personalized proportion of PCR content material that may be added (primarily based on mass-balance), considerably decreasing the usage of virgin plastics and selling materials effectivity by holding supplies in circulation.
“As a market chief in sustainable pet meals packaging, we’re taking each effort to safe adequate upstream provide of PCR materials for our prospects,” mentioned Gabriel. “By working intently with our companions alongside the worth chain we are able to perceive the distinctive necessities of every buyer and adapt accordingly to materials effectivity and recyclability. With FlexiBag Bolstered, we’re in a position to provide an answer that comes near the fabric prices of typical multi-material laminates for sure constructions and on the identical time gives recyclable packaging that offers our prospects a aggressive benefit out there.”
Mera’s ‘pure inexperienced’ dry pet meals vary
Mera, a family-owned German pet meals producer, has launched FlexiBag Bolstered containing 35% PCR content material for its 10-kilogram packs of vegan dry pet food. The implementation course of was easy to handle because the FlexiBag Bolstered was appropriate for the corporate’s current equipment, mentioned Enes Tajic, buying supervisor at Mera.
“We firmly consider that in nature, every part is inter-related,” mentioned Tajic. “We’re enthusiastic about animal welfare – and a part of that could be a dedication to sustainability. Working with our long-term, trusted accomplice Mondi meant that these new pet food merchandise shall be packed in a method that allows us to proceed to create concord between our furry pals and their surroundings.”
FlexiBags
FlexiBags are pre-made, reclosable packaging options designed for recycling. They’re out there with completely 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, high/ entrance slider, hook-and-loop) and backside variants (commonplace, folded, flat) out there
- Linear tear with or with out perforation
- Facet gusset deal with attainable
- 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 enticing shelf look (HD flexo & roto as much as 10 colours) with shiny or matt end choices
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