Mondi Introduces New Paper-Based Mailer - Protective Mailers

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has launched its new recyclable Protective Mailers made entirely of paper. Developed in partnership with Amazon, these innovative mailers offer eCommerce companies a plastic-free alternative to ship goods securely, as they can be fully recycled within standard paper waste streams.

Crafted from Mondi's durable yet lightweight kraft paper and open-flute material, the mailers provide a unique combination of flexibility and strength. The open fluting can be customised to fit the product, ensuring stability and protection during transit by preventing goods from shifting inside the mailer. Additionally, Mondi’s kraft paper offers excellent printability, allowing customers to personalise each mailer with effective branding and unique designs.

The Protective Mailers come in both standard and customisable sizes, with adjustable height options to match the content, reducing overall parcel dimensions, optimising material usage, and helping to lower shipping costs.

“eCommerce customers are constantly looking for protective, sustainable packaging in which their products are safely delivered to their consumers,” says Nedim Nisic, Mondi Group eCommerce Director. “We have risen to this customer challenge with our new fully paper-based solution – the Protective Mailer. This solution can handle any product, both fragile and bulky, from small electronics to books to fashion accessories and much more.”

Amazon stopped using traditional bubble-wrap padded envelopes in Europe several years ago, which presented a challenge to develop light, flexible and fully recyclable paper packaging that provides the same protection. Achieving both low weight and maximum protection with a 100% recyclable paper envelope was not an easy task, but these envelopes are easy to pack, simple for customers to recycle at home, and enable damage-free deliveries.
Thais Blumer, European Head of Sustainable Packaging for Amazon

“The Protective Mailers address a real need. In the recently released fifth annual Mondi eCommerce report - which covers eCommerce trends, analysis and attitudes – we found that 88% of consumers value protective packaging as their top need. In addition, more than half (58%) of survey respondents said they expect nearly all of their parcels to be delivered in compostable or recyclable packaging. With the new Protective Mailer, made with fully recyclable paper, we cater to these consumer requests while ensuring the solution is easy to handle within fulfillment and logistics for our customers.”, Nisic added.

Source: mondigroup.com