Mondi and Biedronka strengthen partnership by launching Recyklobox – unique solution for deposit scheme. Also in news Mondi brings sustainable packaging innovation to Interpack 2026 through multiple OEM collaborations

Mondi and Biedronka strengthen partnership by launching Recyklobox – unique solution for deposit scheme

• Mondi and Biedronka launched Recyklobox nationwide to support new deposit system in Poland.
• Innovative container made from a durable five-layer corrugated board with 80% recycled material.
• Cost-efficient, made from renewable resources and enabling fast implementation across many retail stores. This unique, previously unused solution enabled Biedronka to collect over 29 million returnable bottles by the end of March, even before automated reverse vending machines were installed in stores.

Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, and Biedronka, one of Poland’s largest supermarket chains, have jointly developed an innovative solution supporting the new deposit system: Recyklobox.

What is Recyklobox?

Recyklobox is a specially designed container for collecting returnable packaging covered by the deposit system. It is made from five-layer corrugated board, ensuring durability and stability. The structure consists of two main components: the lower section, where bottles fall in, and the lid, which features a corrugated attachment enabling the installation of a scanner as well as an opening for inserting bottles.

The corrugated board used in the production of Recyklobox is made from a mix of 80% recycled paper and 20% virgin fibre. Thanks to the use of recycled materials and the possibility of reprocessing them at the end of the product’s lifecycle, Recyklobox aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals.

“At Mondi, our ambition is to create solutions that go beyond packaging, as we understand the real impact these have on how modern retail operates. By developing Recyklobox together with Biedronka, we have combined functionality, environmental responsibility and rapid implementation. We are pleased that together we have created an innovation that effectively responds to specific market needs,” says Mateusz Buchowiecki, National Key Account Manager at Mondi.

Simple implementation, cost-efficient and eco-friendly

Recyklobox stands out for its simple logistics and ease of assembly, enabling swift deployment across many retail locations. Compared with traditional machines used within the deposit system, it is a significantly more cost-effective solution while delivering the same functionality. This unique solution enabled Biedronka to collect 29,152,902 returnable bottles by the end of March, ahead of installing traditional machines across all stores.

“Recyklobox is an example of how innovation can go hand in hand with responsibility. In our cooperation with Mondi, we chose a solution that allows us to respond quickly and efficiently to the new legal requirements while supporting the use of sustainable materials,” emphasises Katarzyna Garbarska, Jeronimo Martins Polska.

This is not the first joint initiative of the two companies. Previously, Mondi and Biedronka successfully implemented a closed-loop programme, demonstrating that cost efficiency, functionality and care for the environment can go hand in hand. The new project marks another step towards building a more sustainable retail model in Poland. Thanks to the synergy between Mondi’s experience in designing innovative solutions and Biedronka’s operational scale, it has been possible to develop a solution that not only meets legal requirements but also genuinely supports consumers in their everyday efforts to protect the environment.

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Vera Kritsch – Mondi – +43 664 820 4294 – vera.kritsch@mondigroup.com – Mondi.com

Mondi brings sustainable packaging innovation to Interpack 2026 through multiple OEM collaborations

• Visitors to Interpack 2026 can see sustainable packaging solutions operating live on packaging machinery, as Mondi collaborates with 15 original equipment manufacturers across the show.
• Sustainable packaging concepts for various end-uses range from paper to plastic, coated barrier and corrugated materials, highlighting joint developments with collaboration partners.
• Mondi solutions help brand owners and converters advance towards their sustainability goals.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, will demonstrate its innovative packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 through an indirect presence in collaboration with 15 original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Visitors can experience Mondi materials and solutions on partner stands across the show floor, with many applications running live on machines.

By working closely with OEMs, Mondi ensures materials are optimised for real production environments. This helps brand owners and converters transition to more sustainable, material-efficient packaging solutions while maintaining line performance, product protection and supply chain efficiency.

Throughout Interpack, Mondi solutions will be visible in a uniquely wide range of end-use applications, including coffee and dried foods, home and personal care, pet food, beverages, eCommerce and transport packaging. The OEM collaborations demonstrate how material innovation and machine expertise come together to deliver practical, future-ready packaging solutions.

At selected partner stands, visitors can see Mondi solutions operating live on equipment. One example is the collaboration with Hugo Beck. The Mondi partner will unveil a new machine for kraft paper bundling for transport and secondary packaging as an alternative to plastic shrink film and excessive carton use. The machine will run with Mondi’s Ad/Vantage StretchWrap paper, a 70 g/m² uncoated kraft paper offering strong stretch, tear and puncture resistance that is recyclable in standard paper recycling streams.

Further OEM partners, such as Rovema, Mespack, Meurer Verpackungssysteme, Viking Masek and Krones, will showcase Mondi’s materials – including paper, plastic, coated barrier and corrugated packaging – in their demonstrations. This gives visitors multiple opportunities to compare concepts, ask technical questions and discuss how packaging design choices influence recyclability, material efficiency and line performance.

Elisabeth Schwaiger, Head of Innovation Mondi Flexible Packaging, said: “Interpack is the ideal place to see what is possible when material innovation meets machine expertise. Through our collaborations with OEMs across the value chain, visitors can experience Mondi solutions in action and explore scalable packaging options designed to support their sustainability targets.”

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Barbara Windhab – Mondi – +43 1 790 13 4968 – barbara.windhab@mondigroup.com – Mondi.com

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