Extrusion International USA 5-2022

13 Extrusion International 5/2022  Mondi has collaborated with Essity and Dow to create new, recyclable secondary packaging for Essity’s feminine care products, using renewable materials and post-con- sumer recycled content that reduces use of fossil-based materials. Essity’s feminine care towels were previously packed in bags that already used 50% renewable materials. Extensive research and testing by Mondi however, resulted in the recommendation of a new solution that aligns with Essity’s packaging goals: to work towards 100% recyclability and to use up to 85% biomass, renewable or recycled material in all bags where up to 25% are recycled plastics. Thenewpackag- ing contributes to these sustainabil- ity goals by using a renewable materi- al and by-product from the paper making industry that is produced from circular feed- stock based on the ISCC (Internation- al Sustainability & Carbon Certifica - tion) mass balance approach. The in- novative packag- ing also contains mechanically recycled content from post-consumer mate- rial. Mondi worked with long-term supplier Dow and other companies along the value chain to find the most suitable resin formulation for this solution. The end result is an ex - truded film that is printed on and converted into a bag. Providing the same high-level of protection as the pre- vious alternative, the solution prevents moisture and light damaging the feminine care range, has strong sealing prop- erties and delivers outstanding print quality to maintain on-shelf appeal for Essity’s European recognised brands. Marjo Kuisma, Regional Sales Consumer Flexibles, Mon - di, says: “The challenge was to find the best combination of renewable and recycled content that maintains product quality and the production efficiency already enjoyed by Essity. We tested several options until we found the most suitable solution. Working in collaboration with Essity and Dow validates our EcoSolutions approach; we go back to the start and ask the right questions to ensure we create the best possible solution for our customers.” Mondi www.mondigroup.com Packaging Made from Post-Consumer Recycled and Biomass Balanced Materials hoch5.com Quality is our Priority Backed by 30 years of experience, CCA develops calibration sleeves for plastic pipe extrusion: – from Ø 12mm up to Ø 2.400mm pipe outside diameter – precisely matched to the production requirements of our international customers Rely on quality „Made in Germany“. www.ccagmbh.de We look forward to meeting you! Hall 10, Booth F 34 CCA_Anz_90x250_220802_RZ.indd 3 02.08.22 12:49 Mondi andEssity launchpackaging for feminine care rangemade frompost- consumer recycledandbiomass balanced materials (Photos:Mondi)