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Italian authorities have published updated guidance on End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for recycled plastics, bringing more clarity on when a material ceases to be waste and becomes a secondary raw material.

Italy is entering a dangerous zone: waste is available and collection works, but recycling is starting to stall due to weak demand and poor economic viability.

Plastic recyclers in Italy have temporarily stopped collecting bales from sorting facilities, citing market stress, quality issues, and the lack of clear regulatory signals on recycled content targets.

Plastic recyclers in Italy have temporarily stopped collecting bales from sorting facilities, citing market stress, quality issues, and the lack of clear regulatory signals on recycled content targets.

Italian packaging consortia report increasing difficulties in absorbing recycled materials, amid weak demand and rising stock levels.

Italy’s national packaging consortium, Corepla, recorded an 11% growth in rigid plastic collection in 2025, driven by improved sorting infrastructure and higher consumer participation.

Italy launches a mandatory digital registry for recycled plastic tracking.

According to the 2025 Corepla report, Italy has achieved a 58% recycling rate for plastic packaging, surpassing the EU average of 45%. This milestone reflects continuous investments in infrastructure and advanced sorting technologies.

Italia introduce un sistem digital pentru trasabilitatea deșeurilor de plastic, pentru transparență și reducerea fraudei.