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 Nature and People in balance in our way of doing business Sustainability “Making business work for people and nature” is the manifesto that embodies our vision of ‘environment’ and ‘people’ as deeply interconnected and inseparable concepts. Creating products with excellent technical and aesthetic characteristics without human skills and high-quality raw materials would be impossible. Therefore, our People and Nature Commitment is the first step in our holistic...
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 a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tell us? Sustainability 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....
Insight Paper is a key player in revolutionizing how we recycle electronic waste Sustainability 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...
