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Collection in Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

Understanding collection systems across European countries and how they affect packaging recyclability.

Collection Systems in Italy

EPR Scheme
CONAI / COREPLA
Deposit Return
No โ€” Planned
Collection Streams
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Italy uses a comprehensive separation system with regional variations. COREPLA's key rule: 'plastic packaging yes, plastic objects no.' Collection methods vary by Comune (municipality).

Collection Streams

Important Notes

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    COREPLA's key rule: 'plastic packaging yes, plastic objects no.'โ€”only packaging goes in the plastic stream.

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    Regional variations existโ€”follow Comune rules for whether plastics are collected alone or in multiโ€‘material with metals.

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    Empty and clean requirements applyโ€”'empty is enough': remove product residues; follow local rules on separation/compacting.

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    Collection formats can vary by Comuneโ€”some use multiโ€‘material heavy collections, others separate by material.