Mondi and Proquimia Launch Eco-Friendly Paper Pouches for Dishwasher Tabs

Mondi and Proquimia Introduce Paper-Based Stand-Up Pouches for Dishwasher Tabs

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Mondi collaborated with Proquimia to generate paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwasher tabs by replacing the plastic packaging in Spain and Portugal. The internal product impact of Mondi and the assessment shows that the innovative packaging has meaningfully lower CO2 releases from cradle to gate compared to the preceding plastic packaging. The elastic stand-up pouches hold 20 water-soluble dishwasher tabs.

Manufactured usage re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5 of Mondi, this new packaging is a paper-based substitute to change the earlier utilized plastic packaging. This pack can be effortlessly opened and closed by using a zipper fixed at the top, and each sack clutches the tabs securely while simply standing erect, and the final consequence is an attractive wrapping that connects the brand and goods data well on the shelf.

As part of the re/cycle portfolio of Mondi, the paper-based pockets are planned to fulfil the recyclability necessities for Portugal and Spain. The whole packaging, comprising the zipper, comprises more than 85% of the paper portion, meaning the packing can be suitably disposed of by the end customer in the paper recycling streams across both countries.

Business development manager for home and personal care at Mondi, expressed, ‘Consumers across Europe are switching to household brands that have adopted a more sustainable packaging solution. By closely collaborating with our customers, we aim to balance resource efficiency with the lowest possible environmental impact, meeting the demands of our customers and their end-consumers alike. In line with our MAP2030 commitments, Mondi is actively working towards creating packaging solutions that keep valuable raw materials in circulation.’

The packaging manager at Proquimia, Cristina Arola Vilella, expressed, ‘The long-term aim is to introduce recyclable packaging throughout our entire portfolio and Mondi is the ideal partner to help us do this, while maintaining the high standards of quality that our customers and end users expect. This collaboration strengthens Proquimia's commitment to sustainability, a value we have upheld since our beginning: we’re really looking forward to developing our working relationship with Mondi.’