Mondi's recyclable WalletPack for Bell Germany's ham range replaces a non-recyclable plastic solution and saves 37 per cent material.
In March, Bell Germany launched a recyclable WalletPack made from mono material for over 30 products, including sliced Serrano, Prosciutto and Savoy ham. The new solution will replace a non-recyclable multi-material plastic solution and use 37 per cent less material than standard modified atmosphere packaging.
Thanks to this switch to the lightweight solution, the Plastic waste for Bell Germany by 35 tonnes per year reduced. It will also reduce disposal fees for Bell Germany and complies with the recycling guidelines of leading retailers.
WalletPack certified by Cyclos-HTP
The new Mondi WalletPack was Completed after two years of development and is a folding pack that the consumer opens to unwrap the product. It has a reclosure on the back to prevent food spoilage, offers excellent protection for thinly sliced deli meats and has been designed to be easy to clean.o the German institute Cyclos-HTP certified as 93 per cent recyclable.
„Our aim is to produce packaging that is consciously sustainable. They should be better for the environment while protecting the food and standing out on the shelf to represent the Abraham brand. Our EcoSolutions approach incorporates all of these elements: We've worked closely with Bell Germany at every level to ensure we find the best solution for all their products.“ Thomas Kahl, EcoSolutions Project Manager at Mondi
Jessica Trautmann, Senior Product Manager at Bell Germany adds: „As with all food packaging, the main focus is on protecting the contents. Nevertheless, it has been our aim for some time now to improve the recyclability of our packaging, as we Make all parts of our business more sustainable want.“
The new packaging was launched on the market together with German retailers in March 2021.
SourceMondi
