Mondi launches recyclable PE-based mono-material pre-made bags

Mondi launches FlexiBag Reinforced, a new range of recyclable PE-based mono-material pre-made plastic bags.

Mondi’s recyclable PE-based mono-material pre-made plastic bag is used in dry pet food packaging.

The packaging solution features improved mechanical properties, including better puncture resistance, stiffness and sealability. The level of barrier protection can be adjusted, providing medium to high barriers against fat, oxygen and moisture.

Moreover, FlexiBag Reinforced also allows customized percentage of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content can be added, based on mass-balance.

“With FlexiBag Reinforced, we are able to offer a solution that comes close to the material costs of conventional multi-material laminates for certain structures and at the same time offers recyclable packaging that gives our customers a competitive advantage in the market,” said Dirk Gabriel, COO Consumer Flexibles at Mondi.

Application to dry pet food

Mera, a family-owned German pet food producer introduced FlexiBag Reinforced containing 35% PCR content for its 10kg packs of vegan dry dog food. FlexiBag Reinforced was also suitable for mera’s existing machinery, resulting a smooth implementation process.