Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud that ten of its innovative products have received WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation, celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design and technology across the globe.
Markus Gärtner, CEO Corrugated Packaging at Mondi says, “We are proud to mark a milestone in 2025 with Mondi receiving more WorldStar awards than ever before. This broad recognition across our regions highlights the strength of partnerships with our customers and the creativity and collaborative efforts of our teams. These awards inspire us to keep pushing boundaries and deliver even more innovative solutions.”
Thomas Ott, CEO flexible packaging at Mondi, says, “These awards underline Mondi’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in packaging. By closely collaborating with our customers and partners, we ensure our solutions deliver on functionality while keeping materials in circulation and avoiding waste. The recognition by the World Packaging Organisation is a testament to the dedication of our teams and our collective focus on creating value through packaging that supports a circular economy.”
The WorldStar 2025 Awards Ceremony will take place on 30 May 2025 in Milan, Italy. The Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the packaging industry, recognizing innovation that addresses critical challenges and delivers exceptional value. Mondi’s success in 2025 underscores its role as a pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions.
Mondi’s 2025 WorldStar Award winners:
- Paper bag without free film, Other category
- Eco-Cage, Food category
- Lunch Box, Food category
- Doorbell Guard, Electronics category
- Bumperpac, Transit category
- Product protection for premium parasols, Transit category
- BeerCoolBox, Packaging Materials and Components category
- Display-Guard, Point of Sale category
- TopLockBox, E-Commerce category
- Bottle Protector, Other category
Further details on the award-winning packaging innovations:
Paper bag without free film
Mondi’s paper bag without free film layer is an innovative solution in industrial packaging, designed to protect filling goods like building materials, chemicals and feeds. It significantly reduces the plastic content by replacing the free film layer with a coated barrier paper. The bag is certified recyclable based on tests conducted in Mondi’s recycling laboratory in Frantschach according to CEPI v.2 test method and 4evergreen’s fiber-based packaging recyclability evaluation protocol and scored 19 out of 20 points in the certification of Interseroh+.
Eco-Cage
Eco-Cage is a basket made of corrugated packaging, designed to reduce plastic waste and enhance fruit freshness through ventilation holes. Its lightweight yet strong design ensures durability, making it an ideal choice for supermarkets, farmers’ markets and homes. A significant advantage of Eco-Cage is its flat transport capability, allowing for over 2,000 baskets per pallet. The carrying handle is reinforced with tape to ensure sufficient load capacity.
Lunch Box
The Lunch Box is equipped with security seals that break when the package is opened. This feature not only prevents accidental openings but also provides consumers with confidence that their meal has remained untouched and unopened from preparation to delivery. The lunch box has a handle that allows the consumer to easily lift and carry the meal, but it can also be folded to stack a few packages during delivery. The Lunch Box also has an integrated waste basket so that waste can be placed in it and easily disposed of when sorting waste after eating. This solution is formed without the use of glue, tape or staples.
Doorbell Guard
Doorbell Guard is a smart packaging solution made from corrugated material, designed for premium electronics combining functionality and aesthetics. The outer body of the packaging ensures optimal transport protection, while the intelligent inner insert securely holds the product and its accessories and ensures sleek product presentation. The packaging, custom-made for high-quality doorbells, is versatile, serving both in-store displays and eCommerce shipping. Its compact design efficiently stores all components, keeping all parts securely in place. The multiple inserts not only showcase the main product but also neatly conceal accessories. The box is quick and easy to assemble, saving time in the packaging process, and eliminates the need for plastic bags.
Bumperpac
Bumperpac is a new lightweight corrugated solution for transporting bumpers sustainably and efficiently. The innovative packaging offers good protection, easy handling and great ergonomics in a packaging that folds and unfolds in an instant. The sturdy cardboard that makes up the corrugated sleeve is glued with water-resistant adhesive that withstands the humid conditions of overseas transport. The packaging is placed on a customized wooden pallet that requires less wood than a normal pallet.
Product protection for premium parasols
To enhance sustainability, the redesigned packaging for premium parasols completely replaces the previously used Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) padding. With this new packaging solution, 65 different parasol variants can now be packed effectively. With about 4,000 parasols dispatched annually and two EPS pads per parasol package, Mondi’s customer is able to eliminate around 8,000 kg of EPS per year, replacing it with 100% recyclable corrugated board.
BeerCoolBox
This innovative beer bottle packaging, made of fully recyclable corrugated cardboard, combines functionality, aesthetics and sustainability requirements. The design consists of a sturdy box and a specially designed insert covered with barrier paper, ensuring water resistance. The insert transforms into a practical ice container, effectively cooling beer bottles to the perfect temperature. The water from the melted ice remains in the insert due to its waterproof properties, eliminating the risk of leaks and keeping the surroundings clean.
Display-Guard
Display-Guard features a reinforced construction with double-walled panels, which increases the durability of the box and ensures safe transportation and storage of products. Triangular corner structures provide additional support during transportation and storage, helping the box to maintain its form and minimising the risk of damage. This ensures that the box remains stable even under particularly heavy loads. Its design makes it suitable for display both on pallets and on shelves, allowing a variety of products to be stored safely. The easily foldable structure saves space during transportation.
TopLockBox
TopLockBox is an innovative alternative to traditional plastic eCommerce bags and standard boxes, specifically designed to prevent theft and ensure product security during shipment.
Optimized for quick and easy assembly, TopLockBox helps to save valuable time and effort. Its user-friendly closure system guarantees that packages can be securely sealed with minimal effort, improving operational efficiency. Security is the top priority; the unique lock system makes unauthorized access to the box contents extremely difficult. For added convenience, TopLockBox features a tear strip that allows recipients to open the package without any additional tools, enhancing the user experience while maintaining packaging integrity. The strong sealing tape ensures the box stays securely closed throughout its journey, guaranteeing that products arrive safely and securely.
Bottle Protector
The Bottle Protector’s robustness, durability and design not only enhance product security during transport and storage but also align with the sustainability goals of brands. Its user-friendly design simplifies assembly and handling, leading to increased operational efficiency and cost savings for businesses. The aesthetically pleasing design boosts brand visibility and helps create a stronger connection with consumers. Bottle Protector is shipped flat, taking up less storage space and offering easy assembly. It acts as both a carrier and a separator, enhancing the box’s durability for safe transport and storage. The design includes folding tabs that reinforce corners, maintaining the box’s structure and reducing the risk of damage. The packaging is made of 100% recyclable materials and printable surfaces allow for effective brand promotion.