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.
Technical-legal feasibility analysis of an autonomous system for Packaging Producers and quantitative data collection and processing.
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.
Creation of a project team specialized in innovation and composed of experienced managers, legal advisors, technicians and partners (Interzero).
Development of strategy, positioning and technical analysis aimed at drafting and filing the application for accreditation.
The Compliance Scheme specializing in the management of Packaging Waste is established.
Erion Packaging applies for accreditation to MiTE by officially submitting the Autonomous System project for the collection, recovery and recycling of Packaging Waste.
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.
Erion Packaging publishes the Sectoral Guidelines for the environmental labelling of Packaging of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).
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.
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.
The Consortium is recognized by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) by Ministerial Decree n. 547 of 29 December 2022.
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.
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.
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:
Andrea Bizzi, environmental engineer, is appointed new General Manager of Erion Packaging.
Erion Packaging – Non-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation for the management of Packaging Waste – Via A. Scarsellini, 14 – 20161 Milan
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