Paper recycling: Italy exceeds EU target 15 years early

A virtuous success story of more than 600 recycling plants

A virtuous success story of more than 600 recycling plants

The data published in the annual report of the National Union of Waste Recovery and Recycling Companies (Unirima) have certified the success of Italy which, in this field, with 87.3% recycling of packaging (paper and cardboard) achieved last year, has exceeded with 15 years in advance the target set by the EU at 85% by 2035.

The report also analyses how, during the months of closure due to the Coronavirus, a decrease in paper used for the publishing sector was offset by an increase in cardboard. Especially corrugated cardboard, which is mainly used for e-commerce shipments and which experienced vertical expansion during Covid.

During the lockdowns, in particular, the 600 Italian recycling plants produced 6.8 million tonnes of waste paper. An increase of 3.2% compared to 2019.

Central vacuum system: an opportunity to do more and better

Central vacuum system: an opportunity to do more and better

As is well known, recycling paper, and similar, is a complex process that requires the use of specific machinery in large plants. For operators, being able to carry out all stages of recycling safely and smoothly is essential to maintain the high standards of production in line with the above figures.

A central vacuum system makes it possible to vacuum up all the waste produced during paper maceration and recycling, which inevitably affects surfaces and machinery and slows them down.

The health and safety of the operators who are in close contact with these substances that are dangerous if inhaled The central vacuum system ensures that they are expelled outside the plant, thus preserving the health of the operators.

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