The Challenge
Proquimia faced the challenge of needing a sustainable packaging solution for their dishwashing tablets. The primary objective was to reduce CO₂ emissions and ensure recyclability, all while maintaining the high standards of quality that their customers and end users expected.
The Solution
Mondi and Proquimia collaborated to introduce paper-based stand-up pouches made from Mondi's re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5. These pouches, which hold 20 water-soluble dishwashing tablets, are made of over 85% paper, including the zipper, and can be disposed of in local paper recycling streams. According to Alessandro D’Agostino, Business Development Manager for Home & Personal Care at Mondi, 'By closely collaborating with our customers, we aim to balance resource efficiency with the lowest possible environmental impact, meeting the demands of our customers and their end-consumers alike. In line with our MAP2030 commitments, Mondi is actively working towards creating packaging solutions that keep valuable raw materials in circulation.' Cristina Arola Vilella, Packaging Manager at Proquimia, added, 'The long-term aim is to introduce recyclable packaging throughout our entire portfolio and Mondi is the ideal partner to help us do this, while maintaining the high standards of quality that our customers and end users expect.
This collaboration reinforces Proquimia's dedication to sustainability, a core value since our inception. We are eager to further cultivate our partnership with Mondi.
The Results
The collaboration led to the successful launch of a paper-based packaging solution that significantly reduces CO₂ emissions compared to the former plastic version. The new packaging is fully recyclable in Spain and Portugal, and internal assessments by Mondi confirm the positive environmental impact. Key metrics include a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions, over 85% paper content in the pouches including the zipper, and full recyclability in local paper recycling streams.
