In this edition of the Spotlight, Mondi explains how its re/cycle HiProtex Paper is designed to provide a recyclable alternative to high-performance laminates for demanding applications.
As the packaging industry continues its shift toward circularity, finding a recyclable alternative to high-performance laminates remains a critical challenge – especially when product protection is non-negotiable. Mondi’s re/cycle HiProtex Paper was developed to meet this exact need: a recyclable, paper-based solution offering high barrier performance for demanding applications.
Substituting complexity with circularity
HiProtex Paper is part of Mondi’s re/cycle portfolio – a range of paper-based materials developed to enable circular packaging solutions and reduce reliance on non-renewable resources. Designed to replace traditional multi-material laminates containing aluminium foil or PVDC, this solution offers excellent barriers against oxygen, water vapour, and light.
With paper content above 80%, HiProtex Paper is designed for recycling according to CEPI recyclability guidelines and can be collected in the paper or light packaging stream where such collection infrastructure exists.
This makes it particularly well suited for packaging dry food, sweets, tea, pet food, personal care products, and nutritional supplements - applications that require superior product protection while meeting end-consumers’ expectations for more sustainable packaging.
A flexible solution for complex requirements
HiProtex Paper doesn’t just meet environmental goals of different stakeholders involved – it also supports operational efficiency. The material runs smoothly on existing form-fill-seal lines, allowing converters and brand owners to switch materials without modifying their production setup.
Mondi’s PremiumSeal technology delivers strong, reliable seals that help preserve product freshness, prevent leakage, and ensure the packaging remains intact throughout handling and transport.
To accommodate diverse design and protection needs, the material is available in a variety of substrate and performance options. From visual appearance to barrier strength, HiProtex Paper can be tailored to specific product requirements - making it a versatile alternative to unrecyclable laminated films.
A step forward in packaging responsibility
The innovation behind HiProtex Paper lies in its holistic approach to packaging design - one that brings together sustainability, functionality, and practicality. Instead of relying on complex multi-material laminates, it uses a high paper content structure with integrated barrier coatings that shield against oxygen, water vapour, and light - preserving product quality without the need for aluminium foil or PVDC.
Designed for recycling in the paper or light packaging stream the solution supports circularity and reduces dependence on non-renewable resources. Using paper made from fibres as a renewable resource, HiProtex Paper addresses key sustainability drivers: circularity, renewable resources, and simplified end-of-life handling.
At the same time, it meets the operational demands of converters and brand owners. The paper runs on existing form-fill-seal equipment, delivers strong and reliable seals to maintain product integrity, and offers a natural look and feel that resonates with environmentally conscious consumers.
In a market where environmental impact, regulation, and consumer expectations shape packaging decisions, HiProtex Paper offers a clear path forward. Mondi has developed a sustainable packaging alternative - without compromising on performance, efficiency, or design.
Explore Mondi’s re/cycle HiProtex Paper in more detail here.
This content was sponsored by Mondi.
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