Mondi shines at WorldStar Awards

Mondi has received 10 awards at the WorldStar Packaging Award. The awards, organized annually by the World Packaging Organization, celebrate outstanding packaging design and technology achievements worldwide.

Markus Gärtner, CEO of corrugated packaging at Mondi, said: '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 our teams' creativity and collaborative efforts. These awards inspire us to keep pushing boundaries and deliver even more innovative solutions.'

Thomas Ott, CEO of flexible packaging at Mondi, commented: 'These awards underline Mondi’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in packaging. By closely collaborating with our customers and partners, we ensure our products and designs deliver on functionality while keeping materials in circulation and avoiding waste. The recognition by the World Packaging Organization 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 occur on May 30 in Milan, Italy. The awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the packaging industry, recognizing innovation that addresses critical challenges and delivers high value. Mondi’s success in 2025 underscores its role as a pioneer in sustainable packaging designs.

Mondi’s 2025 WorldStar Award winners:

Paper bag without free film, other category: Mondi’s paper bag without free film layer is an innovative technology 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 the 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, food category: 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 suitable 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, food category: The Lunch Box has security seals that break when the package is opened. This feature prevents accidental openings and 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 lift and carry the meal easily, 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 and easily disposed of when sorting waste after eating. This product is formed without the use of glue, tape or staples.

Doorbell guard, electronics category: Doorbell Guard is an innovative packaging product 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 a sleek product presentation. The packaging, custom-made for high-quality doorbells, is versatile, serving in-store displays and eCommerce shipping. Its compact design efficiently stores all components, keeping all parts securely in place. The multiple inserts showcase the main product and neatly conceal accessories. The box is quick and easy to assemble, saving time in packaging and eliminating the need for plastic bags.

Bumperpac, transit category: Bumperpac is a new lightweight corrugated packaging for transporting bumpers sustainably and efficiently. The innovative packaging offers good protection, easy handling and excellent ergonomics in a packaging that folds and unfolds instantly. 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 standard pallet.

Product protection for premium parasols, transit category: To enhance sustainability, the redesigned packaging for premium parasols completely replaces the previously used Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) padding. With this new packaging product, 65 parasol variants can now be packed effectively. With about 4,000 parasols dispatched annually and two EPS pads per parasol package, Mondi’s customer can eliminate around 8,000 kg of EPS per year, replacing it with 100 percent recyclable corrugated board.

BeerCoolBox, packaging materials and components category: 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, 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, point of sale category: 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 minimizing the risk of damage. This ensures that the box remains stable even under hefty loads. Its design makes it suitable for display on pallets and on shelves, allowing a variety of products to be stored safely. The easily foldable structure saves space during transportation.

TopLockBox, e-Commerce category: 

TopLockBox is an innovative alternative to traditional plastic eCommerce bags and standard boxes. It is 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 difficult. For added convenience, TopLockBox features a tear strip that allows recipients to open the package without 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, other category: The Bottle protector’s robustness, durability and design not only enhance product security during transport and storage but also align with the brand's sustainability goals. Its user-friendly design simplifies assembly and handling, increasing operational efficiency and business cost savings. The aesthetically pleasing design boosts brand visibility and helps create a stronger connection with consumers. Bottle protector is shipped flat, offering less storage space and easy assembly. It acts as 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 percent recyclable materials, and printable surfaces allow for effective brand promotion.