UK – Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has announced that its entire range of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable.
The certification underpins Mondi’s MAP2030 (Mondi Action Plan 2030) sustainability commitment to ensure that 100% of its packaging and paper products are reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. This commitment aims to provide a sustainable end-of-life solution for all paper and packaging products.
While Mondi remains focused on recyclability to ensure that fibers are kept in circulation, composting can be a viable end-of-life option for certain applications, particularly those that are disposed of in the biowaste stream.
Mondi’s kraft papers are made from renewable and certified sources, which can help customers achieve their own sustainability goals.
Customers can benefit from a wide range of products that cater to their needs, including industrial packaging, shopping bags for retailers, and attractive food packaging for supermarket shelves.
An example of Mondi’s compostable kraft papers is Advantage MF EcoComp. This particular paper is specifically designed for household and agricultural use, and it is commonly used for creating paper bags for wet organic household waste.
Another example is Mondi’s EcoVantage kraft paper, which combines fresh and recycled fibers for sustainable and food-compliant shopping packaging.
Compostable mulch film solution
Earlier, Mondi partnered with Cotesi to create a paper mulch film used for crop protection and other agricultural benefits.
The new compostable alternative, Advantage Kraft Mulch, may replace the commonly used plastic mulching film.
According to Mondi, the compostable kraft mulch helps improve the soil instead of harming it, unlike many plastic-based agricultural products that cause damage.
Made from 100% kraft paper sourced responsibly from wood, without any plastic or coating, the new product is compostable and offers coverage comparable to conventional plastic mulch covers.
The mulch is currently undergoing field trials and has successfully inhibited weed growth while maintaining its strength throughout the growing season. After the harvest is complete, the mulch paper must be covered with soil to initiate the decomposition process.
A report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed how plastics, extensively used in farming, including mulch film, are contaminating soil and potentially posing a threat to food security.
Microplastics that seep into the soil from these products can alter the physical structure of the soil and impair its capacity to retain water.
Since Advantage Kraft Mulch adds to the existing organic matter in the soil, it not only prevents the presence of microplastics but also has the potential to enhance soil quality.
The product is designed for use in greenhouses and outdoor agriculture. It features an easy installation process and can be easily incorporated into the soil after use.
