Sustainable packaging is one of the most concrete responses to global environmental challenges. In a context where waste reduction and responsible use of resources are increasingly prioritized, recycled plastic is assuming a strategic role as a raw material for the creation of environmentally friendly, high-performance, and circular economy-compatible packaging.
Why choose recycled plastic for packaging
- Reduced environmental impact: using recycled plastic means saving energy, water and raw materials.
- Decreased CO₂ emissions: the production cycle is less polluting than that of virgin plastic.
- Circular economy: recycled plastic fits into a virtuous system of waste recovery, reuse and valorization.
Main applications
- Secondary and tertiary packaging: stretch film, industrial bags, pallets.
- Containers and bottles for non-food products (cosmetics, detergents, lubricants).
- Blisters and trays for the non-food sector.
- Food packaging (in some cases), when recycled plastic is certified for food-grade use (e.g., rPET).
Technologies that make sustainable packaging possible
- High-precision optical sorting and polymer separation plants.
- Washing and decontamination systems to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Compounding machinery that mixes and homogenizes recycled material to improve performance and appearance.
The importance of recycled material quality
- With automated controls, PLCs and remote monitoring, even reconditioned plants can produce high-quality recycled plastics.
- Additives and specific treatments allow for improvement:
◦ Transparency and color
◦ Mechanical strength
◦ Moisture or oxygen barrier
Standards and certifications
- To be considered sustainable, packaging must meet criteria for recyclability, weight reduction and use of recycled materials.
- Important certifications include:
◦ RecyClass for material compatibility with recycling
◦ ISO 14001 for environmental management
◦ EuCertPlast for the quality of recycled plastics
Value for companies
- Sustainable packaging improves corporate image and meets the demands of environmentally conscious consumers.
- It allows access to incentives and concessions provided by European and national regulations.
- It reduces long-term costs through material optimization and waste valorization.
Recycled plastics are leading the transition to more sustainable packaging. Thanks to the evolution of technologies and the increasing availability of certified materials, it is now possible to design environmentally friendly packaging without sacrificing quality, safety and functionality. Our company stands by those who want to innovate, offering solutions for recovery, recycling and production with recycled plastic.
