Spain: Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has co-founded Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain, an alliance aimed at enhancing the circularity of used paper bags within the construction sector. The alliance consists of 12 European companies collaborating to eventually elevate recycling processes for construction materials like cement, plaster and insulation. The alliance will start with paper bags, then expanding to other streams such as construction and demolition materials. The initiative aligns with the goal of increasing the recovery rate of construction byproducts in Spain, currently at 48%, according to the latest data from the Spanish National Statistics Institute.
Circular economy manager at Mondi Flexible Packaging, Carlos Martinez Ezquerra, said "This initiative demonstrates Mondi’s commitment to collaborating with industry partners across the value chain to increase recycling rates for used paper bags. It creates a scalable approach for the rest of Europe and other industries, leading to a reduction in ‘waste’ management costs and a significant increase in the valorisation rate, and supports transparency and traceability of the circular economy. We are proud to be one of the founding initiators."
