WalletPack from Mondi is a PP-based product with a recyclable design. The development of this packaging was done so with a deliberate focus on recycling, in line with the objectives of both our customers and NPA, an approved producer responsibility organization committed to promoting the recycling of traceable and circular materials.
WalletPack can be effectively sorted by Site Zero, Europe’s largest and most advanced plastic recycling facility located in Sweden and is thereby contributing to a circular economy. It replaces the previous solution, which was an unrecyclable multi-material pack that consisted of PET-PE and PA-PE laminates.
Featuring a top and bottom film, Mondi’s WalletPack has an easy peel mechanism ensuring consumer convenience. Created with a protective high oxygen barrier for a longer shelf-life in combination with inside print, it also offers good printability to communicate the brand and product messages.
A century of experience in responsible Swedish food production
“It was a pleasure working with Scan Sverige, bringing over a century of experience in responsible Swedish food production to the table. The team closely oversees the full farm to fork value chain, which seamlessly aligns with our values. Throughout the trial process, we were both focusing on the same clear goals: to best protect the food while developing packaging that could deliver from a sustainability standpoint, being designed for recycling“: Helene Brynell, Regional Sales Nordic, Consumer Flexibles, Mondi.
Enhanced and facilitated more efficient material recycling
Einar Ahlstrom, Material specialist at NPA explains: “Multi-layer laminates, such as PET/PE and PA/PE, are commonly used in diverse flexible plastic packaging, limiting the potential for material recycling. To enhance and facilitate more efficient material recycling, there is a need to shift towards using mono-material in plastic packaging. It is encouraging to note that Scan Sverige has introduced a novel packaging solution for Pärsons, in collaboration with Mondi. This alternative not only replaces traditional multi-layer laminates but also proves to be more conducive to material recycling.”
Scan Sverige and Mondi initiated discussions about the recently introduced mono-material packaging two years ago. With clearly defined goals set out from the start, the two organisations collaborated closely throughout the process to efficiently and thoroughly develop the WalletPack solution for Pärsons.
The approach to packaging sustainability
“The Mondi WalletPacks will be used on a wide range of sliced products for Pärsons’ cold cuts. We knew Mondi was the right partner to achieve our goals and are delighted to see the new solution running efficiently on our existing machinery. Our objective was to follow a forward-thinking approach to packaging sustainability as we are investing in getting 100% recyclable packaging by the end of 2025 and working hard to change to recyclable mono-materials“: Eva Tiedman, Category Manager Scan Sverige.
The WalletPack
The WalletPack is an award-winning packaging with a structure made of Mono-PP. It is certified as 93% recyclable by institute cyclos-HTP. It has a high oxygen and moisture barrier to protect food and keep it fresh. It also provides convenient access to the product with easy peel function and reclose label.
