en.Wedoany.com Reported - German cleaning product manufacturer Werner & Mertz recently introduced a recyclable stand-up pouch and the Switch dosing system, aiming to reduce plastic usage, improve packaging recyclability, and help users lower costs. This initiative was completed in collaboration with Mondi and Teamplast B.V., offering a new sustainable solution for the cleaning industry.
The recyclable stand-up pouch is made from a single-layer polyethylene material, making it the first fully recyclable pouch product on the market. It is the first to incorporate post-consumer recycled content from household waste in the yellow bag system without compromising stability during production. The pouch design uses 70% less plastic compared to a bottle of the same volume, with 27% of the packaging made from recycled materials, which is expected to significantly reduce the carbon footprint.
Packaging developer Alexander Schlau stated: "Plastic films account for about 40% of the waste in yellow bags, representing a huge but untapped potential. We have developed a stand-up pouch that is not only theoretically recyclable but also ensures practical implementation in the recycling process." He added: "The pouch made from recycled materials meets the same quality and product protection requirements as products made from virgin plastic. Ecology and quality complement each other perfectly."
Meanwhile, the Switch dosing system provides a complete solution for the professional cleaning industry. The integrated dosing mechanism allows users to move a lever to precisely dispense 5ml of product, saving manual measurement, preventing overuse, and reducing training costs. The bottle and dosing mechanism are made from 100% recycled plastic, and the refill pouch offers 85% less packaging volume and is 100% recyclable. Using 10,000 liters of cleaning agent is expected to avoid 9,291 kg of CO₂, 9,959 kg of crude oil, and 1,669 kg of plastic.
In the personal care sector, other companies such as Clean Cult and Unilever are also advancing sustainable packaging. Clean Cult packages its products in paper-based boxes, claiming to reduce single-use plastic by up to 90%. Unilever introduced the Smart Series detergent for Samsung's automatic dosing washing machines, featuring a flexible pouch design to support broader sustainability goals.
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