UK – Sustainable packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has announced that it is replacing Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) with recyclable and compostable corrugated packaging solutions for white goods (household appliances) and electronic equipment.
Mondi proudly touts a 100% recyclability and compostability rate, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. Their range of corrugated solutions includes boxes crafted from a minimum of 60% recycled fibers.
The company emphasizes the power of collaboration with manufacturers, asserting that joint efforts drive innovation and enable optimization and automation of packaging processes.
Mondi’s approach involves assembling a team of experts to work closely with customers in the creation of their Snug&Strong corrugated solutions.
This collaborative approach ensures a deep understanding of customer production lines and packaging requirements.
“As a partner for sustainable growth, Mondi’s material and design experts are developing high-performance corrugated solutions to facilitate a shift toward circular packaging for white goods and electronic equipment,” notes the company in a statement.
These solutions, aimed at replacing EPS components, bring forth recyclability, efficiency, and sustainability. Specifically designed for white goods and electronic packaging, these 100% paper-based industrial packages are customized to provide protection for goods while simplifying supply chain complexities.
The Snug&Strong packaging’s flat delivery style not only minimizes storage and transportation costs but also stands as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to EPS. It successfully balances protection, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.
“Striking a good balance between protection, cost, and sustainability in packaging isn’t always easy,” notes the company.
“Snug & Strong corrugated solutions streamline the supply chain, enhance packaging processes, and support brands in being more environmentally friendly.”
Environmental concerns partly fuel the move away from EPS. EPS microplastics, notorious contributors to over 40% of plastic debris on Asian beaches, face increasing global bans.
Legislative actions in various regions, such as the EU, the wider Caribbean, Fiji, the Philippines, and several US areas, echo a collective drive to combat marine plastic pollution.
On a larger scale, the ongoing United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution, involving over 170 nations, signifies a concerted effort to address the environmental impact of hard-to-recycle plastics.
“The introduction of bans, levies, and increased disposal fees for EPS packaging materials will continue to be on trend for the foreseeable future, especially in regions lacking recycling infrastructure,” states Mondi.
This global initiative aims to steer policies toward reducing the environmental footprint of challenging plastic materials.
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