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During FY25, IKEA Components started replacing its plastic fitting bags with paper-based ones. This shift will reduce annual plastic consumption by approximately 1,400 tons. It is linked to the Plastics Out Agenda, which aims to phase out plastic consumer packaging by 2028 and is an important step towards the IKEA goal of only using renewable and recyclable materials.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. The innovative solution is designed to protect powdery products, offering excellent barrier performance against moisture and supporting recyclability.
Miguel Arevalo, Google Packaging Sustainability Lead, discusses the company's forward-thinking approach to sustainable packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025.
As the world grapples with the urgency of sustainability, the packaging industry finds itself at a crossroads. The quest for solutions that balance environmental responsibility with functionality, consumer satisfaction, and economic viability has never been more complex. Amid this landscape, Google's approach to packaging is redefining the future of design and materials.
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has partnered with Finnish confectionery maker Kouvolan Lakritsi to create a new, resealable liquorice mug made of fresh fibre paperboard.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, launches its new recyclable Protective Mailers made entirely of paper. The innovative mailers, developed in collaboration with Amazon, enable eCommerce companies to securely ship goods without the need for plastic bubble wrap, while remaining fully recyclable in conventional paper waste streams.
Packaging designs crafted from Metsä Board’s paperboard have won three Gold Awards at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2024. The awards, hosted by Pro Carton and the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA), were announced on 19 September in Berlin, Germany. In addition to the Gold Awards, two entries made of Metsä Board paperboard were recognized for the Innovation and Public Award categories.
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards is excited to showcase its innovative approach to circular packaging solutions during the FACHPACK 2024 from September 24-26.
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, hosted leaders and packaging experts across Poland’s manufacturing industry to exchange views on industrial market trends, cutting-edge packaging innovations and the latest developments in corrugated packaging solutions.
Mondi Simet has recently completed a €40 million investment, transforming it into a state-of-the-art corrugated packaging facility tailored to serve the specialised needs of its automotive, chemical, food and eCommerce customers in Poland and beyond.
