Mondi : Sustainable paper-based packaging solution for food trays

Paper with special coating reduces plastic use and CO2 emissions

Switching from conventional packaging to paper-based solutions delivers multiple benefits. First, paper has the lowest carbon footprint of all packaging types^[2], and second, it is recyclable, with paper recycling rates across Europe already at over 80%^[3] - this is higher than any other packaging material. The EU and consumers are increasingly demanding solutions that are more readily recyclable and more sustainable. According to a 2018 survey in Austria, around 50% of consumers seek to avoid plastic packaging as much as possible^[4]. It is clear that brand manufacturers and packaging companies will face huge changes in the future.

'Consumer expectations concerning sustainability in the food industry have changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Our customers are currently taking a keen interest in packaging. Brands such as Ja! Natürlich are expected to act in an environmentally aware manner. Against this backdrop, this topic has been extremely important to us for several years, and we have been gradually switching to more sustainable packaging alternatives since 2011. We are now delighted to have found a solution, together with Mondi, which significantly reduces the product's carbon footprint, curbs the use of plastic, and is capable of substantially enhancing recyclability.' Martina Hörmer, managing director Ja! Natürlich