Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has helped Austrian food company Handl Tyrol wrap their bacon in an eye-catching solution that will contribute to a circular economy by keeping materials in circulation.

The mono-material polypropylene (PP) film is recyclable in existing recycling streams for mixed polyolefins and keeps the bacon fresh, providing a "second skin" that seals securely with both a high-barrier top and bottom film. The packaging has been designed to look like a wooden chopping board, providing instant on-shelf appeal and brand recognition.

Mondi has collaborated with Handl Tyrol to provide a new mono-material PP high barrier packaging solution for bacon.

Working closely with Handl Tyrol, Mondi employed its collaborative EcoSolutions approach to ensure the packaging is suitable for the manufacturer, product, end user and environment. The mono-material PP packaging was also shortlisted for the Green Packaging Star Award 2022.

According to Handl Tyrol, the packaging works within existing recycling guidelines for retailers across Europe and is a great example of more sustainable packaging with no compromises as it still provides high level of food protection.

"With our mono-material PP packaging for Handl Tyrol, we have been able to deliver another fresh food packaging solution that protects the product effectively and can be recycled into existing recycling streams for mixed polyolefins. On top of that, it has an impactful design that incorporates the packaging and reflects the consumer use," Jan-Mark Wilke, Business Development Manager, Fresh Food for Consumer Flexibles, Mondi.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has helped Austrian food company Handl Tyrol wrap their bacon in an eye-catching solution that will contribute to a circular economy by keeping materials in circulation.

The mono-material polypropylene (PP) film is recyclable in existing recycling streams for mixed polyolefins and keeps the bacon fresh, providing a "second skin" that seals securely with both a high-barrier top and bottom film. The packaging has been designed to look like a wooden chopping board, providing instant on-shelf appeal and brand recognition.

Mondi has collaborated with Handl Tyrol to provide a new mono-material PP high barrier packaging solution for bacon.

Working closely with Handl Tyrol, Mondi employed its collaborative EcoSolutions approach to ensure the packaging is suitable for the manufacturer, product, end user and environment. The mono-material PP packaging was also shortlisted for the Green Packaging Star Award 2022.

According to Handl Tyrol, the packaging works within existing recycling guidelines for retailers across Europe and is a great example of more sustainable packaging with no compromises as it still provides high level of food protection.

"With our mono-material PP packaging for Handl Tyrol, we have been able to deliver another fresh food packaging solution that protects the product effectively and can be recycled into existing recycling streams for mixed polyolefins. On top of that, it has an impactful design that incorporates the packaging and reflects the consumer use," Jan-Mark Wilke, Business Development Manager, Fresh Food for Consumer Flexibles, Mondi.