Sustainability Insights Fedrigoni Group

15 September 2023

Fedrigoni Next, the Ultimate Talent Accelerator

Five thousand people across 28 countries, from Chile to China, via Spain, Italy, and Hong Kong: many cultures, many points of view, but united by a shared curiosity to know each other and improve. All with the knowledge that they can contribute to a tangible impact on the company’s results. From 2022, once a year,...

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What does a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tell us?

The environmental footprint of a product, starting from its creation, is not always intuitive. So how can it be known and measured, and why is it important? An LCA is an internationally standardized analytical methodology used to quantify the environmental footprint of a product or service along all the stages that compose its life cycle....

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Paper is a key player in revolutionizing how we recycle electronic waste

Ever wondered what happened to your old MP3 player or remote control that was thrown away? Well, anything with a plug or a battery is destined to become electronic waste (e-waste). E- waste is a global problem, whose responsibility, as indicated by the Sustainable Development Goal 12 of the 2030 Agenda – Responsible consumption and...

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Certified recyclability by Aticelca method

European Commission submitted its proposal* for a “Regulation of European Parliament and Council on Packaging and Packaging Waste” on November 30, 2022 focusing on three main purposes: the reduction of packaging waste, the promotion of a cost-effective circular economy for packaging, and the fostering of recycled material in packaging. In addition, the Regulation urges high-quality...

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The limits of the planet: which have already been exceeded

Climate change, biodiversity, exploitation in land use. These are three out of nine “planetary boundaries” we have already breached. Such limits were identified in 2009 by the Stockholm Resilience Centre. Planetary boundaries set out no-return thresholds beyond which life on the planet may become unsustainable, even impossible for humans. The underlying research has involved dozens...

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5S and safety

Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke: these 5 words (‘5S’ words) stand for the pillars of a Japan-based approach focused on reducing redundancy and tidiness to optimise the organisation of workspaces in manufacturing plants and maintain a safe and efficient working environment. Since a little over a year, the 5S approach has also been applied in...

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Self-adhesive material: what it is and how it is made

The label on a bottle of wine, the seal on a box of chocolates, the sticker on an apple, the graphic on a store window, the lettering on a public transit floor, the billboard by the side of the road, an inscription personalizing a commercial vehicle, the pharmaceutical sticker in the box of a medicine,...

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FSC, a landmark paper brand

FSC® is likely to be one of the most widespread labels met in our industry when it comes to sustainability, being placed on all products containing wood or cellulose from properly and responsibly managed forests according to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The acronym stands for Forest Stewardship Council, an international nonprofit organization founded...

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The hierarchy of waste

What is the difference between disposal and recycling? Waste management is a cumbersome activity, its ultimate purpose being to reduce the impact of human activities on the planet while limiting the exploitation of natural resources and enhancing the value of waste materials. In the hierarchy of waste, each word has a clear meaning and a...

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Laura Pelaez and Fedrigoni: a career story, from internship to the Transformation Team

Laura Pelaez, 28, Colombian, experienced three continents and is fluent in five languages. Data analysis is what she’s keen on and recently joined Fedrigoni’s Transformation team. Laura feels lucky as she has never faced the gender stereotypes often hindering women getting more involved in STEM studies and professional roles, even in developed countries. “I have...