Dobis, a Polish converter specialising in the production of paper bags, has long been known for its focus on production efficiency and modernised operations. In its quest for excellence, Dobis has leveraged Mondi’s expertise to optimise its paper grades and successfully reduce paper weight without sacrificing the strength and print quality required for premium shopping bags. By transitioning to lighter weight papers, Dobis has not only been able to reduce material consumption, but also improve print quality and achieve clearer results with less ink, supporting the company’s sustainability goals.

VTT, the Finnish research centre, in collaboration with Aalto University and numerous industry partners, has developed a groundbreaking sustainable packaging technology inspired by the Japanese art of origami. This innovation enables cardboard to be shaped into complex structures through a continuous process, creating lighter, stronger, and visually appealing packaging materials that offer a viable alternative to traditional materials.

The future of recyclable flexible packaging in rPET
Aimplas, the Spanish Plastics Technology Centre, in partnership with Covinil and Eroski, has launched Bottle4Flex, a project to develop 100% recyclable rPET skinpack flexible packaging. This innovative technology creates a transparent "second skin" around the product, enhancing the consumer experience with a 3D view of product quality and easy opening. Its appealing appearance attracts consumers, while manufacturers and retailers appreciate its flexibility and cost-effectiveness. However, the current challenges in recycling multilayer packaging limit its sustainability.

KHS’s Nature MultiPack has developed a new kraft paper carrying handle for PET bottle and aluminium can multipacks. This innovative handle, applied to just two bottles of the pack regardless of the actual number of bottles, features two pre-punched tabs that latch under the bottle’s neck ring, ensuring safe and stable transport.