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💡Now it is finally here: an MDO-PE with a matte finish!
Walki and Packaging & Specialty Plastics collaborated on an innovative mono-material MDO-PE solution without the typical high-gloss finish.
It was quite the technical challenge as MDO-PE films are heat sensitive, which makes the sealing tricky. This was solved by pairing the MDO film with Dow’s low temperature next-generation sealing technology.
The material can run on existing packaging lines and can be used for both frozen and dry food, whenever brand owners want a premium feeling to the food packaging.
As a mono-material, the MDO-PE is fully PPWR ready.
Read more on our website, link below 👇
https://www.walki.com/case-stories/mono-material-mdo-pe-packaging-walki-dow/

Sustainability is still often seen as a separate part of business, even though it is increasingly essential to connect it to business decisions, product development and customer needs. Understanding how to make the value of sustainability visible and communicate its benefits is something we see as both challenging and critical.

This week, we kicked off a team journey to further develop how we create value for our customers, using the UN Global Compact “Sustainability x Business” programme as a framework for discussion. Together with more than 40 other companies, we are sharing perspectives and learning from each other on how to better connect sustainability with business and customer needs. The programme will continue throughout the year.

For us, this is not just a concept. It shows up in everyday questions, for example:
• how we support customers in responding to evolving regulatory requirements
• how we better understand and communicate the value created across the value chain
• how we make sustainability benefits more visible in practice and in communication

Sustainability is not something separate from business. It is increasingly becoming a core part of how we develop our solutions and build our business.
We look forward to continuing the dialogue with our customers and partners as we move forward together.

On World Environment Day, we would like to share some reflections from our visit to Site Zero in Motala, Sweden, operated by Svensk Plaståtervinning earlier this week. 💡

The visit was a fascinating reminder of the complexity behind making plastic circular. We learned how advanced sorting technologies can identify and separate different plastic fractions at remarkable speed, but also how many challenges remain throughout the value chain.

One of the key challenges is improving household waste sorting and collection rates. Even one of Europe’s most advanced sorting facilities, Site Zero, is currently operating below its full capacity because not enough plastic packaging enters the recycling system.

At the same time, increasing collection rates alone is not enough. A significant share of material is lost in the sorting process due to packaging designs that are difficult to sort or recycle. Complex material combinations, metallic elements, labels, inks, and certain colours can impact the recyclability and prevent valuable material from returning to the market. If we want a truly circular plastics economy, we need action across the entire value chain: better sorting by consumers, better collection systems, and packaging designed for recycling from the very beginning.

We would like to thank the team at Svensk Plaståtervinning for an insightful visit and for openly sharing both the opportunities and challenges facing plastic recycling today. We left with a much deeper understanding of what it takes to turn plastic waste into a valuable resource.

In the spirit of World Environment Day, we want to remind that every correctly sorted package and every packaging designed to be recyclable has an impact on keeping materials in circulation. ♻️

🌞 Increasing on-site renewable energy at Walki Duffel

Walki has taken an important step towards increasing on-site renewable energy production at our Duffel plant. The installation of rooftop solar panels, carried out in collaboration with Greenpulse (tagging) and Insaver (tagging), was completed in mid-February, and the system is now fully connected to the grid.

With an estimated annual output of 527 MWh, around 460 MWh is expected to be used directly at the plant – covering approximately 7% of Duffel’s total electricity demand.

Looking ahead, this investment also supports compliance with upcoming regulatory requirements in Flanders, Belgium. The Flemish solar panel obligation encourages companies to utilise available rooftop space to accelerate renewable energy generation, with the first compliance deadline now set for 1 April 2026.

A concrete step forward – today and for the future. ♻️⚡

A meal on a tray saves the day!
As demand for ready-made meals grows, so does the pressure to rethink packaging.
♻️ We can now offer trays that are both recyclable and home compostable without compromising convenience or performance.
Read more on our website, link below 👇
https://www.walki.com/case-stories/home-compostable-fibre-based-trays/

♻️ The shift away from traditional PVC banners is gaining momentum.

The article in the link explores how PVC free alternatives for hanging banners, posters, and billboards are evolving—showing that today’s non PVC materials can deliver high print quality, durability, and performance. It also highlights how regulatory developments, customer expectations, and broader environmental considerations are accelerating change in large format signage.

📖 Read the article written by Melissa Donovan for Digital Output 👇
https://www.walki.com/market-insights/pvc-free-banner-materials/

Sustainable Signage: The Shift Towards PVC-Free Banner Materials Explore how PVC-free banner materials are transforming large-format signage with recyclable, durable, and lower-impact alternatives for banners, billboards, and displays.

Walki will be part of a panel discussion on “How Sustainability Teams Can Support Sales & Growth” at the UN Global Compact Finland Annual Meeting & Seminar tomorrow.

We’re proud to have Pauliina Saari representing Walki Group alongside an excellent panel of experts: Kati Pallasaho (Lindström), Riikka Paarma (Halton), and Lilli Linkola (Lassila & Tikanoja).

Looking forward to insightful discussions on how sustainability can drive business growth. 🌱

🌱Walki’s Corporate Sustainability Report 2025 is now available.

2025 was a year shaped by transition. Despite a challenging market environment, we focused on strengthening our operations and supporting our customers in moving towards more circular and low-carbon solutions.

♻️During the year, we reached important milestones, including the validation of our climate targets by the Science Based Targets initiative. We also worked closely with our customers in preparing for the upcoming PPWR regulation, by advancing recyclable solutions across both fibre‑based and plastic applications.

Sustainability remains a core driver of how we design materials, work with partners and develop our business.

Read more in our latest report: link 👇
https://www.walki.com/news/walki-corporate-sustainability-report-2025/

Meet Walki at – World of Private Label, Amsterdam! 📍Hall 12, Stand F61. Discover packaging and material solutions designed to support the transition towards a more circular future. From recyclable and compostable innovations to solutions with recycled content, we help brands meet evolving sustainability expectations without compromising performance.

✨ This year, we are also highlighting our innovative solution for waste bags, designed for a secure bin fit while significantly reducing finger pain and improving everyday carrying comfort for consumers.

Visit us to explore smarter, more sustainable solutions tailored to your applications and brand needs.

Let’s shape the future of sustainable packaging together.

📅 Add this to your Interpack calendar for tomorrow!

Walki will take part in a panel discussion hosted by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) on the topic:

♻️ Flexible Packaging – The Champion of Packaging Minimisation

The discussion is part of the SPOTLIGHT Forum and will take place on Friday, 8 May, from 3:15 to 4:00 pm.

Panellist include Annika Sundell from Walki, Kaushik Nag (Jupiter Laminators Pvt. Ltd) and Sal Pellingra ( ProAmpac) with moderator Guido Aufdemkamp from FPE.

Join us for an insightful discussion on how flexible packaging can support packaging minimisation across the value chain.