In Italy, Crocco SpA SB, a pioneering flexible packaging company, together with Versalis S.r.L., a subsidiary of national oil, gas, and energy major Eni S.p.A, have launched a collaboration to produce food packaging film made from raw materials partly derived from the recycling of post-consumer plastics, targeting mass production for the large-scale retail market.
Production by Crocco of packaging, made from “Balance”, a product supplied by Versalis, makes it possible to create a recycled film for food contact while maintaining the technical performance and health properties essential for packaging intended for food use.
The production of packaging containing material derived from chemical recycling also promotes more efficient resource management, contributing to a marked decrease in virgin resource use and aligning with Versalis’ circular economy and sustainability goals.
Circularity is one of the pillars of our strategy and we are committed to developing complementary technologies in the area of mechanical and chemical polymer recycling. Diversification of raw materials allows us to offer the market low-carbon solutions, making sustainable use of resources a reality, partly thanks to supply chain collaborations such as this innovation with our business partner Crocco, commented Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis.
Chemical recycling can regenerate plastics back to a virgin state, ensuring compliance with the high purity and safety standards required by legislation for materials intended for food contact.
This new technology for the production of safe and efficient recycled packaging opens up important new frontiers for the circular economy in the highly regulated food industry. We are proud to have started this Made in Italy supply chain with Versalis, said Renato Zelcher, CEO of Crocco.
