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...
Insight Recyclability and the ATICELCA Method Sustainability As Fedrigoni we decided to test the recyclability of our paper products following the Aticelca 501/19 method because it is one of the most rigorous, science-based technique and in line with current regulations (UNI EN 13430:2005 from Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC). What the Aticelca method is The Aticelca 501/19 system is a voluntary...
Insight The limits of the planet: which have already been exceeded Sustainability 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...
Insight Safety and the 5S method Sustainability The 5S is a method to arrange spaces for every job to be done effectively, safely and efficiently. This system focuses on keeping everything in its intended slot and the workplace tidy, minimizing wasted time and the risk of personal injuries. 5S came about as the cornerstone of the Toyota Production System (TPS), the production...
Insight Self-adhesive material: what it is and how it is made SelfadhesivesSustainability 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,...
