Insight Colored paper: do intense colors affect paper recyclability? PaperProductsSustainability Fedrigoni aims to have 100% of its special paper families verified for recyclability by 2030, using the Aticelca 501/19 method, one of the most rigorous and in line with current regulations (UNI EN 13430:2005 and Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste). If a paper product falls into one of the four recyclability classes (A+,...
Insight Birds of Prey and Insectivorous Birds, protagonists of our local Biodiversity Conservation Projects PaperSustainability The conservation of birds of prey and insectivorous birds is a key theme in biodiversity conservation. Both play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of prey populations and regulating food chains, thanks to their privileged position in the ecosystem. They are often considered indicators of the health of the habitats they inhabit. Since July...
Insight Smart Packaging & Smart Labels: Digitization to Support Sustainability PaperSelfadhesivesSustainability A powerful combination of technology innovation and sustainability is demonstrated by RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) inlays, the key evolution in the digitization of packaging. Industry analysts foresee a booming RFID market in the coming years, growing to $22.2 billion US dollars by 2032 (IDTechEx). More is being – and will be – invested in this digitization...
Insight What does it mean to be FSC certified? PaperSustainability Forest certification systems are international authentication bodies that verify companies’ adherence to sustainable forestry practices. They ensure that companies operate in a way that avoids environmental, social, and economic damage. The two most widely recognised certifying bodies are the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC). Fedrigoni Group...
Insight From plastic to paper: Metamorphosis is a breakthrough for the entire supply chain PaperSustainability Plastics and plastic packaging are an integral and important part of the global economy and unfortunately today most of them, once used, are dumped into rivers, lakes and oceans. 95% of plastic packaging material – worth $ 80-120 billion a year – is eliminated after a short first use and only 14% of plastic packaging...
