25-26 June 2025

Museo storico
Alfa Romeo, Arese (MI)

organized by

Packaging & Recycling 2025

Packaging & Recycling 2025 is the forum dedicated to the packaging and recycling industry in Italy, the event that no operator in the sector can miss.

Packaging & Recycling 2025 will take place in the prestigious setting of Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese on 25 and 26 June. Now at its eighth edition, Packaging & Recycling 2025 is dedicated to plastic packaging and its lifecycle, from design to post-consumer recycling.

In a context in which public and media attention is increasingly focused on plastics, Packaging & Recycling 2025 stands out for its freshness and quality. In this field, the ability to keep pace with times plays a decisive role for packaging manufacturers, recyclers and technology suppliers looking for new solutions capable of combining high performance with respect for the environment.

Packaging & Recycling 2025 will see the participation of top figures from the world of research, universities and major brand owners who will illustrate their strategies in the field of packaging and the evolution of consumer preferences. In the past editions, a number of leading companies took part in the event such as Coop, Ferrarelle, Ferrero, Galbani, Heinz, Henkel, Nestlé and many others.

The Event

THE PROTAGONISTS

Manufacturers of polymer raw materials: PE, PP, PET, PS, EPS, biopolymers, masterbatches, additives etc

Manufacturers of packaging for industrial and food applications

Plastic material recyclers

Suppliers of recycling plants and systems for post-consumer packaging

Manufacturers of plants and equipment for the production of rigid and flexible plastic packaging and semi-finished products: film, sheet and plate extrusion lines, thermoforming machines, blow moulding machines for containers, automation systems, components, etc

Industry associations and authorities

Universities and research centers

Brand owners using packaging for industrial and food applications

The Event

THEMATIC AERAS

Circular Economy

The future of polymer packaging materials is closely linked to their ability to meet the criteria of the Circular Economy and environmental sustainability which involves the transformation of waste into a valuable resource.

Materials

Lightweight, versatile and environment-friendly, plastic materials have always been the focus of food and industrial packaging, in a process of evolution that never stops, where the role of biodegradable and compostable polymers is growing steadily.

Technologies

Extrusion, blow moulding, thermoforming and other technologies allow increasingly efficient and performing machining processes. The recycling systems “close the loop”, giving new value to materials.

Policies and Regulations

The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the United Nations’ decisions against plastic pollution can significantly change the regulatory environment in which companies operate. It is therefore essential to know their content.

FREE

Registration valid for participation in only one of the two-day event that includes:
Coffee Breaks
Lunch at your own expense (26/06)*
Alfa Romeo Museum visit: discounted ticket purchase at €8 (instead of €15)

FREE

85,40€

Paid registration
for both days of event
that includes:
Coffee Breaks
VIP LUNCH (26/06)
Free visit to the Alfa Romeo Museum on May 8 (no guided tour)
Free subscription to PLAST magazine

FREE

Registration with discount code
for both days of event
that includes:
Coffee Breaks
Lunch at your own expense (26/06)*
Alfa Romeo Museum visit: discounted ticket purchase at €8 (instead of €15)

FREE

* For participants who REGISTER for the conference free of charge (even with SPONSOR INVITE), please note that lunch is NOT included in the free ticket for the second day of the conference. On May 26, it will be possible to have lunch (for a fee) at the Caffè Alfa Romeo Restaurant, choosing from Bar (sandwiches and burgers) or Lunch Buffet options. It is possible and recommended to purchase the lunch ticket, by booking it, as early as the morning of 26/06 to avoid queues at the ticket counters.

Speakers

Guest speakers

Giovanni Dolci

Ricercatore – gruppo di ricerca AWARE (Assessment on WAste and REsources)
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale Politecnico di Milano

Plastics and packaging: are alternatives really more sustainable?

The work involved the analysis of 53 recent peer-reviewed LCA studies in the scientific literature that analysed the environmental impacts of packaging by comparing plastic to alternative materials. The analysis showed that conventional plastics are not always the least environmentally friendly choice. Bioplastics allow for better performances than conventional plastics generally only for the climate change and the use of fossil resource indicators. Glass is often not recommended due to its high weight. For metals and paper, the comparison with plastics is more balanced.

Giacomo Canali

Global Packaging Fellow
Barilla G. e R. fratelli

Barilla's Sustainable Packaging Strategy

Barilla’s sustainable packaging strategy focuses on reducing environmental impact through principles like reducing material use, utilizing renewable and responsibly sourced materials, and promoting recycling. Key targets for 2030 include reducing CO2 emissions by 10,000 tons/year and fossil plastic by 1,000 tons/year. Barilla emphasizes inclusive consumer experiences and digital engagement. Achievements include producing over 100 million jars with up to 65% recycled glass, saving 4,600 tons of virgin glass and 1,740 tons of CO2 emissions. The strategy aligns with ESG goals and aims to enhance market share through sustainability.

Marika Bondi

Ricerca e Sviluppo
Conserve Italia

A case history: Yoga bottle’s restyling

Yoga bottle’s restyling follows a long process of improving production lines and packaging materials, aimed to reduce environmental impacts without affecting the quality of products.
Yoga has lightweighted its plastic preforms and eliminated the alu foil, now the bottles have been redesigned with a peculiar square shape that is easy to recognize but has sparked improvement in logistic and production lines to obtain the best results.

Luciano Villani

Packaging Manager
Coop Italia

Sustainability and COOP

Coop Italia has always paid particular attention to its environmental impact also through actions that involve the value chain of purchased products. Specifically for packaging, Coop has always considered the container is an integral part of the branded Product, therefore packaging must meet the needs of safety, functionality and efficiency of the logistics chain, innovation, respect for the environment, communication, cost-effectiveness. Coop implements actions on the packaging of branded Products that are based on the fundamental principles of the 3Rs, R for Reduction, R for Reuse, R for Recycling. The intervention will focus on some reusable packaging solutions used for the freshest products in the Coop network.

Eleonora Emili

Responsabile Acquisti Imballaggi
Grissin Bon

GRISSIN BON, EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN PRODUCT AND PACKAGING

Grissin Bon S.p.A. is an Italian company operating in the production and marketing of bakery products such as breadsticks and toast rusks since 1969. The packaging study process is based on a deep knowledge of the product shared with packaging suppliers so as to obtain a suitable pack in order to preserve the product without oversizing and with an evaluation of the most appropriate materials. Summing up, Grissin Bon’s approach is an upstream prevention. In addition, a sensitivity towards the issue of recycling has pushed the company on a path to mono-materiality, which has reached its final stages.

Stefano Scomparin

Food Contact & Packaging Regulatory Expert
Mérieux NutriSciences Italia

PFAS: and yet they move

PFAS are persistent and mobile contaminants, also found in packaging. They can be present both intentionally—added for their anti-grease and water-resistant properties—and unintentionally, due to contaminated raw materials or production processes. Despite growing regulatory efforts and producers’ attempts to limit their use, packaging may still release PFAS during manufacturing, use, and disposal phases. This raises concerns about food contamination and environmental pollution. Are they truly so mobile—from design to end-of-life?

Sponsor speakers

Lorenzo Tinti

Responsabile Commerciale Italia
Cimbria

Recycling Excellence: Cimbria’s innovative R-PET recovery and sorting plant at Coexpan

Reflecting its ongoing commitment to support the green economy, Cimbria has recently installed an innovative processing plant at Coexpan.
This plant marks a significant technological advancement in the R-PET recovery process for the company, which is a global leader in plastic extrusion for thermoforming.
With the plastic industry demanding increasingly higher quality standards, Cimbria’s new plant is designed to maximize production efficiency through a sequence of cutting-edge machinery.

Marco Capecchi

C.O.I.M.

Adhesives compatible with polyolefin recycling processes

The PPWR regulation drives the transition towards a circular economy, reducing the environmental impact of plastic packaging. One of the key actions concerns the development of recyclable materials. COIM collaborates with RecyClass to define recycling standards and protocols, essential for the flexible packaging industry. The result of this collaboration is shown through a case history regarding the development of polyurethane adhesives for flexible packaging, certified by Recyclass as compatible with the mechanical recycling of polyolefins.

Davide Staiano

Business Development Manager
Dukane

Ultrasonic Sealing for Sustainable Packaging: The Patented Quadro™ System for Mono-layer and Recyclable Materials

Dukane ultrasonic technology revolutionizes sustainable packaging by eliminating heat and adhesives. The new patented Quadro™ system enables high-speed hermetic sealing for VFFS, HFFS and Doy Pouch machines, working with recycled, recyclable and mono-material PP/PE. Case history: implementation on production line with waste reduction, complete elimination of cold-seal adhesives and improved packaging recyclability. Results: perfect sealing, lower energy consumption, circular economy compatibility.

Davide Bolzonello

Sales Manager Recycling Division
Maag

MAAG AND THE DIFFERENT INNOVATIVE RECYCLING PROCESSES

MAAG Group systems play a key role in the industry by providing solutions that cover the entire plastics production chain and help reintroduce SECONDARY RAW MATERIAL into high-quality products. Our systems provide solutions to treat the most complex flows in both CHEMICAL and MECHANICAL recycling, thus actively contributing to the circular economy even for the most complex “FOOD CONTACT PACKAGING” applications. Chemical recycling can be used to treat plastic waste that is not mechanically recyclable for technological, economic or ecological reasons.

Daniel Bellato

Ingegnere Meccanico
Maintech

Maximum efficiency in polymer purification and auxiliary equipment for recycling lines

Innovative two-stage deodorization system for post-consumer plastic materials, based on monitored heating and liquid-phase extraction through a reactor. It removes volatile, liquid, and solid contaminants, up to 99% reduction of chlorinated compounds in reduced processing times. The resulting polymer is purified and ready for the most demanding production cycles. The offering is completed by a range of accessory solutions, including storage and feeding systems for film materials, volumetric/gravimetric dosing units, production controls, and mixing silos.

Marco Dalfovo

Direttore Commerciale Divisione Plastica
Meyer Italy

The role of Artificial Intelligence in optical selection in a hybrid PET Bottle and Trays line

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing optical sorting in recycling processes. We will illustrate its impact in a hybrid PET bottle and tray line, showing how AI improves accuracy in material recognition, reduces waste, and optimizes line efficiency. Through concrete examples, we will highlight the added value of AI in complex scenarios where flexibility and accuracy are critical.

Matteo Mogno

Area Manager
Moretto

Moretto, cutting-edge technology for optimized and sustainable production

The world of packaging is constantly evolving, with an increasing focus on sustainable practices. Companies in the sector are constantly looking for solutions that allow them to improve the quality of the production process, reducing the use of materials and their relative weights, thus also optimising the carbon footprint.
Contrex, a Moretto brand, has been the reference partner for rigid and flexible packaging manufacturers for over 40 years. The company specialises in the design and production of advanced automation systems capable of interacting with the manufacturing environment, adjusting process variables in real time. This ensures that all operations are under control, guaranteeing an optimal end product free of defects and therefore inherently sustainable.

Davide Vizzini

Sales Director
Proplast

ECCECTIVE TOOLS
To measure, design and communicate Sustainability

Sustainability is not just a goal—it’s a competitive advantage.
PROPLAST presents a proven, scientific, and operational approach, showcasing the most effective tools to support companies in tackling the challenges of recycling and sustainability.
As a preview, a case study applied to a non-traditional supply chain illustrates how complex waste can be transformed into valuable resources. Innovation is possible—when driven by data.

Lorenzo Riello

Product Manager
SETA Polymers

New method for recycling expanded and cross-linked EVA, PE and PU

SETA Polymers was founded to produce auxiliaries for plastics, later specializing in special compounds and masterbatches for recycling. Recently, it has developed a method to recycle expanded and cross-linked EVA, PE, and PU. Cross-linking improves mechanical properties but makes recycling almost impossible, as the materials are no longer fusible (unable to be processed with standard methods). With REVERSEVA, the developed and patented process, a compound is produced with a maximum of 50-60% thermoset waste in a thermoplastic matrix. It can be used in the same initial applications and has mechanical properties similar to virgin material.

Riccardo Succi

Area Segment Manager Plastic South Europe
Tomra

How TOMRA Elevates Plastic Recycling for a True Circular Economy

TOMRA, a global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, leverages technologies that combine NIR (Near-Infrared), advanced vision systems, and artificial intelligence to provide sorting systems capable of accurately identifying and separating even the most complex plastics, including Food Grade materials such as PET, PE, and PP.
TOMRA’s technologies enable the processing of a wide range of materials—from source-separated waste to heterogeneous plastic granulates—making every stream suitable for recycling. The ultimate goal is to implement the principles of the circular economy and transform waste into new resources.

Massimo Gomis

Sales Manager
Union

Towards a more sustainable future of packaging

In the world of packaging, sustainability is no longer an option, but a necessity.
Advanced technologies in the world of extrusion, both flat die for rigid solutions and blown film for flexible packaging, pave the way for a more responsible future.
The use of innovative materials and the optimization of “close loop” production processes allow a significant reduction in environmental impact, where packaging is transformed from a simple container to part of a circular economy capable of renewing itself.

Marco Rossi

Direttore Vendite & MKT
VIBA

ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESS

In a globalised business landscape characterised by accelerating technological innovations and growing awareness of environmental and social issues, economic sustainability emerges as indispensable to guide companies towards a prosperous and resilient future.

Since its inception, VIBA has dutifully pursued a balance between sustainability and business, a balance aimed at the increasingly necessary protection of the environment in which we live.
This has led the Company to use certified suppliers and to eliminate from the production cycle those substances that may have negative implications on human health and the environment.

Tommaso Forlani

Area Sales Manager Retrofit
WINDMÖLLER & HÖLSCHER