Respect for the environment involves good practices for the correct disposal and separate collection of materials.
Legislative decree 116 of 3 September 2020 defines the rules on environmental labels which, in line with the European Directive 94/62/EC in the last amendment (EU) 2018/852, establish how all packaging must be labeled so that the final consumer can arrange for their collection and recycling in a simpler way, to dispose of them correctly.
All packaging must be appropriately labeled according to the methods established by the applicable UNI technical standards and in compliance with the decisions adopted by the Commission of the European Union, to facilitate the collection, re-use, recovery, and recycling of packaging, as well as to give correct information to consumers on the final destinations of the packaging.
The producers also have the obligation to indicate, for the purposes of identification and classification of the packaging, the nature of the packaging materials used, based on Commission decision 97/129/EC.
| Type of packaging | Recycle mark | Description Code Decision 97/129/EC | Type of waste collection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxes | PAP20 | Corrugated cardboard | Paper | Recycling |
| Partitions (cardboard pallet cover) | PAP20 | Corrugated cardboard | Paper | Recycling |
| Corrugated cardboard divider guards and separators | PAP20 | Corrugated cardboard | Paper | Recycling |
| Divider and corner protectors in non-corrugated cardboard | PAP21 | Non-corrugated cardboard | Paper | Recycling |
| Wrapping box | PAP22 | Paper | Paper | Recycling |
| Packing paper | PAP22 | Paper | Paper | Recycling |
| Cardboard tubes | PAP21 | Non-corrugated cardboard | Paper | Recycling |
| Bags | HDPE2 | High density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Bags | LDPE4 | Low density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Bubble wrap bags | LDPE4 | Low density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Antistatic bags | LDPE4 | Low density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Pipe caps | HDPE2 | High density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Stretch film for wrapping pallets and boxes | LDPE4 | Low density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Airmove air cushions | HDPE2 | High density polyethylene | Plastic | Recycling |
| Wooden pallets | FOR50 | Wood | Wood | Recycling |
| Seals for strapping | FE40 | Steel | Steel | Recycling |
| Polyethylene corners | EPE7 | Expanded polyethylene | Dry waste | Unsorted bin |
| Scotch tape | PP5 | Polypropylene | Dry waste | Unsorted bin |
| Polystyrene | PS6 | Polystyrene | Dry waste | Unsorted bin |
| It is advisable to consult the provisions of the local municipality and the relevant bodies. | ||||
The information shown in the table for disposal/recycling for each type of packaging, is given in compliance with Italian law - Legislative Decree 152/2006 as amended
