Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, commissioned a life cycle assessment (LCA) to compare its new breakthrough paper pallet packaging innovation Advantage StretchWrap with traditional plastic stretch film packaging. The complete study is conducted by an external consulting company, complies with ISO standards, and includes strict external review. Based on the assumption that the two materials are recycled at the end of the life cycle, the survey results show that, as one of the LCA indicators, Mondi's paper pallet packaging has a low impact on the climate.
The basis of the comparison is the potential environmental impact of packaging a pallet. LCA examined 16 indicators to understand the potential trade-offs between the two materials. It covers all relevant life cycle stages, from raw material extraction and production to application on customer pallets. In addition, the impact of the end-of-life phase is also evaluated.
LCA found that Advantage StretchWrap’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were reduced by 62% compared with the original plastic stretch film, and its greenhouse gas emissions were reduced compared to the plastic stretch film made with 50% recycled content 49%. Advantage StretchWrap has a lower environmental impact than plastics in many categories, including climate change and the use of fossil resources. Plastic stretch film does perform better on some indicators, such as land use and freshwater eutrophication.
Given the complexity of material selection, we believe that independent critical review is essential to ensure that LCA provides objective and reliable results, with a focus on the environmental benefits of each material. At Mondi, we use these results as part of the decision-making process in accordance with the MAP2030 sustainability commitment. Our customers value our attention to detail and how we use EcoSolutions methods to collaborate in the development and design of sustainable solutions.
The executive summary can be downloaded here.
Judith Wronn Mondi Senior Communications Manager, Flexible Packaging and Engineering Materials Tel: 49 151 17714692 Email: [email protection]
Mondi will host an LCA webinar from 15:00-16:00 CET on November 9th. You can register here to participate.
Advantage StretchWrap is a new, reliable and fully recyclable paper product developed by Mondi for stretching and puncture resistance. Initially used to wrap the inner spring of the mattress, Mondi's extensive research and development increased the strength and stretchability of the paper, and reduced the weight so that it can wrap the pallet. The industry's first Advantage StretchWrap was created in Mondi's energy-efficient paper mills and has the potential to replace more than 10,000 tons of plastic for every 1% of EU pallets. These pallets transition from plastic to this paper-based packaging solution.
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, and is committed to contributing to a better world by designing sustainable innovative packaging and paper solutions. Our business runs through the entire value chain-from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic film, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the core of our strategy and the inner way we do business. We lead the industry with a customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solutions. In 2020, Mondi's revenue was 6.66 billion euros, and its basic EBITDA was 1.35 billion euros.
Mondi is listed on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI) and a secondary listing on JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a constituent stock of the FTSE 100 Index. It has been included in the FTSE4Good index series since 2008, and has been included in the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index series since 2007.
About Mondi Kraft Paper Mondi Kraft Paper is part of Mondi's flexible packaging business unit. It is the world's leading producer of high-quality bleached and unbleached bagged kraft paper, bleached, unbleached and recycled specialty kraft paper, and bleached and unbleached commercial pulp. Certified wood . Our world-class integrated factory provides paper grades for many applications. These paper products can be converted into strong and lightweight industrial paper bags for use in the cement, construction materials, food, agriculture or chemical industries, as well as retail shopping bags, e-commerce Packaging and insulation paper. Sustainable design. Our R&D center in Frantschach, Austria, focuses on meeting the highest environmental standards and continuously optimizing production processes to develop smarter and more sustainable packaging solutions. We have more than 100 years of expertise in the paper industry and have four factories in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Sweden.
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