Recyclable Packaging
From 2030 all packaging in the EU must be recyclable
From 2035 packaging must also be recycled at scale.
Packaging will only be considered recyclable if it fulfils the Design for Recycling criteria (D4R), which are anticipated to be published in 2028.
Once each packaging type has been assessed against these criteria, they will be categorised into three grades.
more than 95% recyclable
more than 80% recyclable
more than 70% recyclable
Recyclability of less than 70% will be considered as non-recyclable and cannot be placed on the market after 2030
Packaging waste must be collected separately, sorted and recycled in installed infrastructure (equal to or greater than 30% for wood-based packaging and 55% for all other materials).
An additional benefit of using sustainable packaging will be lower Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees for higher recyclability graded packaging.
Mondi offers a broad range of paper, plastic or hybrid solutions that are designed for recycling. Furthermore, 100% of Mondi’s corrugated and containerboard packaging is fully recyclable.
A selection of our solutions
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Paper mailers
re/cycle MailerBAGs are sustainability-focused, patented paper bags for eCommerce shipments that offer cost efficiency and customer experience. Available in a wide range of designs and sizes.
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Protective flexible paper bags
Enjoy our flexible paper packaging solutions re/cycle Protector Bags for bulky, sensitive, or irregularly shaped items. Multiple layers of durable kraft paper high product protection while being environmentally friendly.
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Monomaterial barrier pouches
Mono material barrier pouches are our award-winning, flexible packaging solutions designed for recycling. They are available with different barrier properties to protect the contents inside from external factors.
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FunctionalBarrier papers
Our re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Papers are fibre-based alternatives to plastic used for HFFS/VFFS. Let them excite you, be it for frozen food, eCommerce or anything in between.
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Packaging for white goods
Mondi’s Snug&Strong is a custom-fit corrugated solution designed to replace EPS components in household appliance packaging.
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Packaging solutions for eCommerce
Explore our range of corrugated solutions designed specifically for eCommerce. Faster, safer packaging that will delight your customers.
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Fresh fruit and vegetable packaging
Explore our corrugated packaging solutions, that protect your fresh produce from field to shelf, and look great in retail store displays.
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Octabin
These heavy-duty intermediate bulk containers (IBC) are a strong and lightweight alternative to big bags or metal crates for coarse and powdery products. Discover cardboard Octabin boxes by Mondi.
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