- In July 2025, EP Group launched a targeted campaign encouraging fashion retailers to upgrade their paper bag offerings, signaling a push toward higher-quality and more sustainable packaging solutions in the apparel sector. This move is expected to influence retail packaging standards and drive demand for premium, brand-aligned paper bags
- In June 2025, Mondi introduced its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance solution tailored for humidity-sensitive goods, offering reduced plastic content. This innovation strengthens the trend toward hybrid paper-based packaging and enhances Mondi’s position in the industrial and e-commerce packaging segments by addressing both functionality and sustainability
- In June 2024, Mondi’s launch of the SolmixBag in Spain, in partnership with Cemex, marked a significant advancement in construction material packaging. By creating a bag that dissolves during the cement mixing process, Mondi is contributing to operational efficiency and sustainability in the building sector, encouraging broader industry adoption of eco-friendly, waste-reducing solutions
- In October 2024, Coles introduced a washable paper bag priced at USD 15, capable of carrying up to 20kg and withstanding machine washing. This innovation reflects a growing consumer shift toward durable and reusable packaging, reinforcing the retail sector’s move away from single-use plastics and expanding opportunities for long-life paper bag manufacturers
- In November 2024, Primark released festive-season wrapping paper shopping bags featuring a red stripe design that allows reuse as gift wrap. This creative approach to dual-use packaging enhances customer engagement and also supports sustainability goals, reinforcing paper bags as a versatile and environmentally responsible retail solution.
