Hungary based MOL Group’s subsidiary, MOL-LUB, has launched a bag-in-box packaging format for its lubricants and engine oils as a step towards reducing plastic use. 

The new solution can cut plastic use by up to 80% compared with its traditional 20-litre plastic containers.

The development is aligned with MOL Group’s SHAPE TOMORROW strategy, which targets greater circularity and reduced environmental impact. 

The bag-in-box configuration combines an inner plastic pouch with an outer cardboard sleeve that can be recycled.  

This approach lessens the environmental burden across the full lifecycle of the packaging, from production and logistics through to end-of-life treatment. 

In comparison with the previous 20-litre canisters, the new format uses less plastic and can shrink waste volume 12-fold. 

The packaging is being offered in 5-litre and 20-litre sizes and has been developed with logistics in mind.  

The box format is more compact and stackable than rigid canisters, reducing warehouse space needs and lowering transport requirements, with associated emission reductions. 

For the 20-litre version, up to 88% more units can be loaded on a single pallet, reducing transportation costs by as much as 40%, depending on delivery conditions. 

The design also supports easier handling in industrial, commercial and service environments.  

A built-in tap allows for more controlled dispensing, with the aim of limiting spillage during use. 

MOL Group reports that the introduction of bag-in-box is part of its broader sustainability and innovation agenda, which aims to reduce the environmental footprint of its product portfolio.