Environment and legislation

Social responsibility and respect for the environment for Tetra Pak constitute the foundations of a longterm strategy that cannot be tackled with sporadic initiatives. In particular, the Sustainability Report presented in early November by Tetra Pak Italia (Rubiera, RE) at the Ecomondo fair, Rimini, figures to hand, shows the manufacturer’s constancy and commitment in reducing the environmental…

The two main pulp recovery and recycling associations, Unionmaceri and Federmacero, have decided to merge to create a new association called Unirima - the National Union of Pulp Recovery and Recycling Enterprises. Giuliano Tarallo will serve as president of the new association, which belongs to Fise Unire (Confindustria’s National Union of Recovery Enterprises) and has the objective of more…

What follows is a brief summary of a day dedicated to changes to legislation governing materials and objects in contact with food products. Current and forthcoming guidelines; a brief overview of recycling plastics and active and intelligent packaging; future sanctions.
By Daniela Aldrigo

A smarter way to manage rubbish? Now it’s possible, thanks to a technology developed by Tenenga.

Dedicated to the green economy, where the recovery of packaging plays a major role, the show pushes the accelerator on innovation and internationality.

Last June 11th, in the presence of Minister of Environment Gian Luca Galletti, a two-year agreement was signed implementing a program promoted by Corepla, Conai, Assobioplastiche and the Italian Composters Consortium (CIC), to foster and enhance environmental management of biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging by reducing the amount of non-compatible materials deposited in the “…

Steel containers and closures, tins and crown caps, aerosol cans and industrial drums: steel packaging continues to prove a “friend of the environment” in 2014.

In collaboration with Ferrarelle, Aliplast showcases at its Ipack-Ima stand (Hall 7 stand B 51) a campaign for proper use of used plastic bottles, with resulting  economic and ecological benefits.

Let’s try once again to experience wonder, to dwell in the spaces of the unusual, the exceptional, despite the fact that in our globalized and interconnected world, where everything  is consumed in a flash and immediately forgotten, building a “time” for dreams, hopes, feelings no longer seems truly possible. Stefano Lavorini
This might constitute the challenge of Expo Milano that – over and…

On June 5th, World Environment Day, Lake Maggiore Meeting Industry organized the conference “Save food.

This year marks the 18th of the international fair dedicated to recovery of material and energy and sustainable development, as well as an occasion for updates on the state of recycling and re-use of packaging.

According to figures released by Comieco, despite the effects of the economic crisis on consumption and overall production of waste, Italian collection of paper and cardboard stands at just under 3 million tonnes, with a per capita rate of 48.4 kg. Southern Italy (+4.8%) increased more than Central Italy (+4.6%), Northern Italy being affected by the decline in consumption (-1.7%). This has…

A study promoted by the Ministry of the Environment and conducted by Conai, together with Althesys, looks at the relationship between urban waste management policies and economic growth and employment in the European Union. And meanwhile, packaging recycling continues to grow in Italy.

The Senate committees on environment and industry approved on July 24th an amendment that immediately applies penalties for anyone marketing plastic bags that do not respect the EU regulation UNI EN 11432.

From the 24th to the 26th September, at Baveno (Lake Maggiore) the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio will be organizing an international conference on food contact.

Steel and aluminium packaging is ideal for food products, offering the longest shelf life, guaranteeing room temperature storage and protection against contaminants. And they can be recycled ad infinitum. Rio Mare is a case in point  (www.riomare.it, Bolton Alimentari).

Eataly was the first  high quality Italian agrifood  and restaurant & catering operator to opt for Mater-Bi® biodegradable and compostable carrier bags and disposable kitchenware (cups and cutlery) and today confirms its environmental record by also adopting bioplastic bags for its Milan fresh produce salespoint.

Mineral water bottlers and recyclers have created a voluntary consortium that will effect a closed supply chain in order to recover more PET and produce raw materials with food safe properties. Called Coripet, the new consortium brings to the table original ideas to involve supermarkets and award virtuous consumers.

Steel and aluminium containers enable bringing out the full potential of a product’s value. These completely recyclable packaging types offer many advantages in production. A testimonial by Mirato.
Editorial communication by the Association

Present and future of cellulose-based packaging: reflections and proposals from largescale retail concerns and the Paper & Board Club (Comieco). With an eye to sustainability and a mind to Expo 2015.