Introducing the National Museum in Krakow’s latest merchandise. These are unique MNK notebooks and planners, made from biodegradable materials.
The uniqueness of the MNK’s notebooks and planners stems from the composition of the materials and the manufacturing process. It is Newapple, i.e. paper and bookbinding veneer made from apples. The paper used in the MNK’s notebooks and planners contains approximately 39% waste from industrial apple processing. It is made from apple stalks, seeds and peel, which are dried and mixed with bioplastic. In Newapple covers, approximately 15% of the cellulose from trees is replaced by organic waste from apple processing.
PromoNotes is an FSC-certified printing company. This certification is available to companies that source certified raw materials and participate in a certified supply chain, provided they meet the relevant requirements. The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council®) is an international non-governmental organisation promoting environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forest resources. The notebooks and planners are produced with a focus on energy efficiency in the manufacturing process, the effective use of materials and waste separation. No harmful solvents were used in their production, and the paper is made from certified raw materials. It is eco-friendly and 100% recyclable. The products are packaged in bags made from compostable bioplastic film containing potato starch.
Handy Notebooks measure 12×17 cm and feature dotted pages. The cover is made from apple processing waste.
MNK planners and notebooks are united by a vibrant range of colours and the tactile texture of the patterns covering the covers. The design was created based on the visual identity of the National Museum in Kraków, developed by the Podpunkt studio. The system of symbols, introduced in 2023, represents the twelve departments of the MNK. Richness and diversity, security and creativity are the qualities embodied in the art held in our collections. By placing our notebooks in your hands, we invite you to return to our galleries and explore the digital catalogue at zbiory.mnk.pl. MNK planners allow you to enter any dates. The planners measure 17×24 cm and have been designed to help you organise your tasks for each week. You can start at any time by entering the dates yourself – you begin with your Today!
