Walki®Lid
When performance meets circular design
The fibre-based alternative to aluminium and plastic lids
Engineered for freshness, designed for recycling.
Walki®Lid is a fibre-based lidding material designed to replace aluminium and plastic lids in single-cup packaging. Combining high-quality coated paper with a peelable, high-barrier layer, it protects against oxygen, moisture and aromas while ensuring easy peelability and strong sealing. Made from more than 70% renewable materials, Walki®Lid offers excellent printability, food safety and recyclability in standard paper streams – providing a low-carbon solution that helps brand owners meet future packaging regulations and sustainability targets.
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Walki®Lid is a laminate that combines premium coated paper with a co-extruded peelable barrier layer. It provides a reliable seal and high stiffness, making it suitable even for larger cups and containers.
Key advantages:- Excellent barrier against oxygen, water vapour and aroma.
- Superior mechanical strength for safe sealing and easy handling.
- Easy to peel without tearing.
- Outstanding print surface for vivid branding and promotions.
- Available for different substrates, including PS, PP and fibre-based cups.
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Walki®Lid is designed with recyclability from the start – aligning fully with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements for 2030. Its high fibre content and easily separable layers make it suitable for recycling in paper streams.
- Over 70% fibre-based content.
- Compatible with standard sorting and pulping processes.
- FSC® or PEFC™ certification available for responsible sourcing.
- Free from solvents and aluminium, ensuring a low carbon footprint and safe end-of-life disposal.
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Ideal for both food and non-food products, Walki®Lid is already used by major global brands.
- Dairy products such as yoghurts, crème fraiche and cottage cheese
- Dry foods like cereals, instant noodles and snacks
- Salads, dips, desserts and ice cream
- On-the-go meals and beverages
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Walki®Lid is a laminate that combines premium coated paper with a co-extruded peelable barrier layer. It provides a reliable seal and high stiffness, making it suitable even for larger cups and containers.
Key advantages:- Excellent barrier against oxygen, water vapour and aroma.
- Superior mechanical strength for safe sealing and easy handling.
- Easy to peel without tearing.
- Outstanding print surface for vivid branding and promotions.
- Available for different substrates, including PS, PP and fibre-based cups.
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Walki®Lid is designed with recyclability from the start – aligning fully with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements for 2030. Its high fibre content and easily separable layers make it suitable for recycling in paper streams.
- Over 70% fibre-based content.
- Compatible with standard sorting and pulping processes.
- FSC® or PEFC™ certification available for responsible sourcing.
- Free from solvents and aluminium, ensuring a low carbon footprint and safe end-of-life disposal.
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Ideal for both food and non-food products, Walki®Lid is already used by major global brands.
- Dairy products such as yoghurts, crème fraiche and cottage cheese
- Dry foods like cereals, instant noodles and snacks
- Salads, dips, desserts and ice cream
- On-the-go meals and beverages
Walki Experts
Hear directly from our materials expert, Henri Torkkola, Technical Service & Development Manager, as he explains how Walki®Lid is redefining fibre-based lidding. Discover how barrier performance, easy peelability and recyclability come together in one circular design – offering a sustainable alternative to aluminium and plastic lids without compromising functionality or shelf appeal.
What makes Walki®Lid different
Unlike traditional aluminium or plastic lids, Walki®Lid offers a circular, recyclable and visually appealing solution without compromising functionality.
Metal detector compatible
Ensuring safety during packaging.
Renewable contents
70% fibre-based, with FSC®/PEFC™ sourcing.
Superior print performance
Outstanding print surface for vivid branding.
Food-safe and solvent-free
No residual solvents in the sealing layer.
Designed for Recycling
Compatible with standard sorting and pulping processes.
Sustainability Focus:
Designed for circular performance
Walki®Lid is an essential part of Walki’s journey towards circular materials. By combining renewable fibre with recyclable coatings, it reduces dependence on fossil-based raw materials and enables closed-loop recovery through existing paper recycling systems.
Key sustainability benefits
- Renewable resources: majority paper content.
- Designed for circularity: separable layers simplify recycling.
- Low carbon footprint: proven through lifecycle calculations.
- End-of-life flexibility: can be recycled or used for energy recovery.
- Walki®Lid supports brand owners who want to cut CO₂ emissions, comply with PPWR, and signal environmental leadership through visible, tangible packaging change.
Small lid, big impact
Nestlé and Walki join forces for a fibre-based Maggi lid
Even the smallest change can drive meaningful progress. That’s what Nestlé and Walki set out to prove by replacing the plastic lid of the iconic Maggi noodle cup with a recyclable fibre-based alternative.
Instant noodles are part of everyday life across Asia, but their packaging footprint adds up fast. By introducing Walki®Lid, Maggi is reducing plastic use while maintaining the barrier performance, sealing strength and print quality consumers expect.
Developed through close collaboration between Walki’s R&D team in Finland and Nestlé’s experts in Malaysia, the new lid not only supports Nestlé’s goal to cut virgin plastic by one-third by 2025 but also strengthens Maggi’s sustainability story on-shelf.
Discover how a simple lid innovation is reshaping instant noodle packaging and proving that small details can make a big difference.
Technology & Innovation Behind
Research & Development
Technical Competence Centres
Walki®Lid is the result of decades of expertise in fibre-based barrier technologies. At these centres, multidisciplinary teams combine deep material science knowledge with advanced pilot coating and converting lines to optimise every layer of performance – from barrier protection and peelability to print quality and recyclability. This close integration of R&D, testing and production ensures that Walki®Lid meets the highest standards of functionality and circularity, providing customers with a proven, industrially scalable alternative to aluminium and plastic lids.
Pioneering the future of fibre-based barrier production
At Walki, we’ve brought our next-generation production line to life. Designed entirely in-house and built to set new standards in sustainable barrier materials.
This state-of-the-art line integrates dispersion technologies, enabling us to produce high-barrier fibre-based materials with a low carbon footprint, without compromising recyclability. It’s a strategic expansion of our technology base, ensuring that our fibre-based solutions meet even the strictest future regulatory requirements.
The line responds to the fast-growing demand for recyclable, fibre-based alternatives. It marks a significant step forward in our ambition to deliver high-performance materials that support a circular economy.
Comparison with aluminium lid
| Walki®Lid (Fibre-Based) | Traditional Aluminium Lid | |
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| Material Source | Renewable fibre (>70%) | Non-renewable metal |
| Recyclability | Recyclable in paper stream | Limited, requires dedicated collection |
| PPWR-ready | Aligned with future classes | May face restrictions |
| Carbon Footprint | Significantly lower | High due to metal production |
| Barrier Properties | Excellent against gas, aroma and moisture | Excellent |
| Printability | Superior colour and definition | Limited decoration options |
| Peelability | Easy and clean peel | Can tear or deform |
| Food Safety | Solvent-free, no corrosion | May react with acidic foods |
| Cost Stability | Stable raw material pricing | Prone to metal price fluctuation |
Walki®Lid is a fibre-based lidding material made from renewable resources. Unlike aluminium or plastic lids, it is recyclable in paper streams, solvent-free and designed to meet future EU regulations. It provides the same protective performance while reducing the carbon footprint.
Walki®Lid uses over 70% renewable fibre, ensuring a lower CO₂ footprint and easier recyclability. It enables brand owners to meet PPWR recyclability targets and replace fossil-based or metal lids without compromising quality or safety.
Walki®Lid is ideal for single-cup packaging in dairy, dry foods, instant noodles, desserts and salads. It is suitable for both food and non-food use, offering excellent sealing, barrier performance and premium printability for branding.
Walki®Lid is PPWR-compliant, recyclable, and made from responsibly sourced fibre. It offers excellent protection, easy peeling and design freedom – allowing companies to combine sustainability, functionality and consumer appeal in one smart lid solution.
Brands such as Arla, MyMuesli and Nestlé Maggi Malaysia have adopted Walki®Lid for their dairy and instant noodle products, achieving recyclable packaging solutions that significantly reduce their environmental impact while maintaining product quality.
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