Insight 2030 Agenda: A Guideline for Fedrigoni Sustainability September 25, 2015, 193 member states of the United Nations sign the 2030 Agenda pledging to ensure a better present and future for the planet and the people who inhabit it. A global plan of action to 2030 articulated in 17 interconnected, universal and indivisible Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that balance the three dimensions of...
Insight How many times can paper be recycled? The role of virgin fibers for paper recyclability. Sustainability One of the cornerstones of the circular economy is the recycling of materials to encourage a reduction in the consumption of raw materials. Paper, unlike other materials such as aluminum, cannot be endlessly recycled. Indeed, repeated paper recycling processes alter the mechanical and chemical properties of the fibers. While some of these fibers are lost...
Insight Circular economy Sustainability What is and what means at Fedrigoni The circular economy is a production and consumption model based on a series of actions, and values, including sharing, reusing, and recycling materials. It requires careful design, aimed at increasing the life cycle of goods as much as possible, facilitating their repair and then separation into a range...
Insight Recycling, biodegradation and compostability. How to choose? Sustainability The paper supply chain in Italy is one of the best examples of circular economy: in 2019, the recycling rate reached 81 % of the amount released for consumption, exceeding the 75% target set for 2025, and in line with the 85% target set for 2030. For years at Fedrigoni the production of all specialty...