How Erion Packaging was created

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Erion Packaging originates from the will of the Producers of the Erion System to respond to the need, repeatedly expressed by the industry at European level, to expand to new players and make the Italian Packaging Waste chain more competitive.

This opportunity, combined with the propensity for innovation that distinguishes the Erion System, has prompted us to embark on a new course and create a specialized Compliance Scheme representing a strategic response for Producers of EEE and Batteries who, by law, are called upon to virtuously manage the Packaging Waste related to their products.

Erion Packaging:
step by step

September 2018

Start of work

September/December 2018

Feasibility and market analysis

Technical-legal feasibility analysis of an autonomous system for Packaging Producers and quantitative data collection and processing.

December 2018

Interzero on board

Establishment of an operational partnership with Interzero, a company specializing in environmental services and recycling, with a focus on Packaging Waste and its management systems.

February 2019

A dedicated team

Creation of a project team specialized in innovation and composed of experienced managers, legal advisors, technicians and partners (Interzero).

April 2019

Design and implementation

Development of strategy, positioning and technical analysis aimed at drafting and filing the application for accreditation.

July 2020

The Compliance Scheme is formed

The Compliance Scheme specializing in the management of Packaging Waste is established.

26 May 2021

Application for accreditation filed with the Ministry of Ecological Transition

Erion Packaging applies for accreditation to MiTE by officially submitting the Autonomous System project for the collection, recovery and recycling of Packaging Waste.

October 2021

Ecodesign the Future - Packaging edition

Erion Packaging promotes, together with EconomiaCircolare.com magazine, the advanced training course “Ecodesign the Future: Packaging edition” dedicated to the practice and culture of eco-design of Packaging for Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

December 2021

Environmental labelling of packaging

February 2022

Advisory activities for Producers

While awaiting the MiTE’s accreditation, Erion Packaging launches consulting activities to Members on regulatory compliance, declarations of statutory contributions, labelling of Packaging, recyclability and environmental sustainability standards of products.

May 2022

Innovative services design

In line with the vision of improving and making the Italian Packaging chain more efficient and competitive, Erion Packaging is working on the design and development of innovative services for the collection, transportation and treatment of end-of-life packaging.

29 december 2022

Recognition by MASE

The Consortium is recognized by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) by Ministerial Decree n. 547 of 29 December 2022.

2023

Erion Packaging's first official collection

Since the first months of post-accreditation operations, the Collective Scheme has dedicated its resources to the development and optimization of its organizational and operational model. In 2023, Erion Packaging has managed 11,500 tons of Packaging Waste, recycling approximately 10,000 tons.”>Erion Packaging’s first official collection.

25 september 2024

Memorandum of Understanding with UNIRIMA

Erion Packaging signs a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIRIMA, the National Union of Companies for the Collection, Recovery, Recycling and Trade of Waste and Other Materials, in order to create a virtuous model for the improvement and optimization of the integrated management chain of Packaging Waste from industrial and commercial surfaces.

11 february 2025

The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation comes into force

The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially comes into force. Published in the European Official Journal on 22 January, the measure will apply in its entirety from 12 August 2026. The main innovations introduced by the new regulation concern:

  • Reduction of packaging waste production;
  • the minimum recycled content targets;
  • the new reuse targets;
  • waste management for recycling purposes;
  • labeling;
  • recyclability;
  • eco-modulation;
  • design standards for recycling;
  • material efficiency;
  • the mandatory deposit;
  • the limits on PFAS;
  • films for transport only;
  • bioplastics in recycling targets;
  • the use of imported materials;
  • the extension of EPR regimes;
  • the restriction on sending recyclable packaging waste to landfill or incineration.
3 march 2025

Andrea Bizzi, new General Manager of the Collective Scheme

Andrea Bizzi, environmental engineer, is appointed new General Manager of Erion Packaging.