Mondi has developed an award-winning packaging concept that combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications, the concept can be applied across a range of flexible packaging formats.

Mondi unveils award-winning packaging concept that simplifies e-commerce packaging through laser marking.

This concept was recognized with the German Packaging Award 2026 in the Sustainability category, highlighting its potential to help customers meet evolving sustainability and recycling requirements while improving flexibility and efficiency across the packaging value chain.

Laser marking: Eliminate printing and greater design flexibility

The concept uses laser marking technology to apply artwork directly onto the flexible packaging during converting, eliminating the need for conventional decorative printing and associated printing plates.

This enables personalization, fast artwork updates and greater design flexibility, allowing customers to respond more quickly to market trends and changing consumer preferences.

It also helps customers benefit from shorter lead times, increased supply chain agility and greater flexibility when introducing new products or designs.

Suitable for wide range of flexible packaging formats

The packaging concept can be adapted across a variety of flexible packaging formats, from reels to pre-made pouches such as the re/cycle StripPouch, or larger pre-made bags as the re/cycle FlexiBag, supporting design for recycling by simplifying material structures and reducing decorative elements.

Sustainable options available

Depending on application requirements, bio-based feedstocks or post-consumer recycled content can also be incorporated.

Mondi's internal Product Impact Assessment results indicate significant CO2 reductions for the bio-based laser-marked StripPouch compared with a conventional fossil-based printed and laminated stand-up pouch.

Mondi is working with customers and partners to explore broader commercial implementation of the concept for pet food, home and personal care products, as well as e-commerce packaging formats.