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CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Circular Economy

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Circular Economy

In a world where natural resources are finite and the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, the circular economy emerges as a powerful solution to address the environmental and economic challenges we face. This innovative approach seeks to redefine the way we produce, consume and manage products and materials, with the aim of maximising their value and minimising waste. The circular economy is positioned as a key alternative to build a sustainable and resilient future.

One of the essential pillars of the circular economy is the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System. This concept implies that producers are not only responsible for the manufacture of goods, but must also take responsibility for their management at the end of their useful life. In other words, manufacturers become responsible for the recovery and recycling of the products they put on the market, thus encouraging the closure of the life cycle of materials and preventing them from becoming polluting waste.

Incorporating the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System into the circular economy promotes greater efficiency and sustainability throughout the value chain. Producers are incentivised to design products with materials that are easier to recycle or reuse, as this reduces their future waste management costs. At the same time, this strategy encourages innovation in design and manufacturing, with the aim of extending the useful life of products and reducing waste generation at source.

This collective approach also involves collaboration between different actors, such as manufacturers, distributors, retailers, governments and citizens. Together, they work to establish efficient collection, sorting and recycling systems to reintegrate recovered materials back into the production chain. The Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System not only contributes to reducing the amount of waste, but also boosts job creation in industries related to materials management and recovery.

The circular economy not only benefits the environment, but also presents a number of significant economic advantages. Resource efficiency is one of the cornerstones of this approach, meaning that companies can save costs by using materials and energy more intelligently. Incorporating the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System into the circular economy boosts this efficiency, resulting in a more responsible use of natural resources and less dependence on scarce raw materials.

In addition, this approach generates new business opportunities. As awareness of sustainability and the circular economy increases, consumers become more likely to choose products from companies committed to the responsible management of their products at the end of their useful life. This drives demand for reusable or recyclable goods and creates a market for services related to recovery and recycling.

The role of governments is critical to the success of the circular economy and the Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility. Through appropriate public policies and regulations, governments can establish legal frameworks that encourage companies to adopt circular practices and assume their extended responsibility. At the same time, it is necessary to promote education and awareness-raising in society about the importance of this approach, so that citizens also become actively involved in the shift towards a more sustainable economy.

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Packaging

At SUN REPACK we manage all types of packaging: domestic packaging, commercial packaging and industrial packaging with the aim that the companies associated with our Extended Producer Responsibility System (SCRAP) can comply with the producer obligations contained in current regulations. The participating companies highlight our work for several reasons, including: 1. National management of all types of packaging waste (domestic, commercial and industrial). 2. Personal attention. We are aware of the needs of companies, which is why we offer a closer and more personalized relationship, quickly addressing the doubts and needs of our client companies. 3. Team with great experience. Great human and technical team with extensive experience in the sector and management like SCRAP. 4. Review of the packaging product catalog. To minimize and reduce the economic costs to the company in fulfilling its responsibility in the management of packaging waste “extended producer responsibility”. 5. Advice for compliance with national and European regulations on packaging and packaging waste. 6. Advice for registration in the Registry of Packaging Product Producers in the Registry of the Ministry of the Environment, Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITERD). INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING - COMMERCIAL PACKAGING - DOMESTIC PACKAGING Packaging plays a fundamental role in our daily lives, allowing us to store, transport and protect various products. There are different types of packaging depending on its use and context, among which are industrial packaging, commercial packaging and domestic packaging. Furthermore, recycling these packaging plays an important role in preserving the environment. INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING Industrial containers are those used in industry to store and transport large quantities of products. These containers are usually more resistant and durable, since they are designed to withstand more demanding conditions, such as transportation in cargo trucks or storage in industrial warehouses. They are typically made from materials such as durable plastic, metal, or corrugated cardboard. Common examples of industrial packaging are steel barrels for storing chemicals, plastic food containers, or wooden pallets used in logistics. COMMERCIAL PACKAGING Commercial containers, on the other hand, are those used to display and sell products in commercial establishments. These packages have an attractive design and are intended to capture the attention of the consumer. Its main objective is to protect the product and facilitate its marketing. Commercial packaging is typically lighter and more compact than industrial packaging. They can be made of materials such as cardboard, glass, plastic or metal, depending on the type of product and its presentation. For example, cardboard boxes for cereal, plastic bottles for beverages, or glass jars for gourmet products are examples of commercial packaging. DOMESTIC PACKAGING Finally, domestic containers are those used in homes to store food, cleaning products, medicines and other everyday products. These containers are designed to be practical and functional, facilitating their handling and conservation in the domestic environment. Domestic packaging is typically smaller compared to commercial and industrial packaging. They can be made from materials such as plastic, glass or cardboard, and some of them are usually reusable. Examples of household packaging are plastic food jars, glass bottles for storing water, or plastic tubes for toothpaste. Regarding recycling, it is essential to minimize the environmental impact of packaging. Recycling industrial, commercial and domestic packaging helps reduce the amount of waste that reaches landfills, saving natural resources and reducing pollution. Each type of packaging requires a specific recycling process due to the differences in its materials and components. For example, industrial plastic containers can be recycled through shredding and extrusion processes, while commercial glass containers are recycled by melting them to produce new containers. PACKAGING WASTE Packaging waste represents a major environmental challenge in today's society. With the increase in consumption and mass production of goods, the amount of discarded packaging has reached alarming proportions. This waste includes plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard, glass and other materials that are not easily biodegradable. To address this problem, various strategies have been implemented, including the obligation to register in the Registry of Producers of Packaging Products and Packaging Waste as well as compliance and preparation of the packaging declaration. The packaging declaration is a set of measures and regulations that seek to regulate and control the quantity and quality of the materials used in packaging, with the aim of reducing their environmental impact. PACKAGING DECLARATION The packaging declaration promotes the reduction in the amount of material used in the manufacture of packaging, encouraging the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials. In addition, it seeks to encourage the reuse of packaging and promote the implementation of efficient recycling systems. It is important that both manufacturers and consumers are involved in this process. Manufacturers must design more sustainable packaging, using eco-friendly materials and promoting the circular economy. On the other hand, consumers should be aware of the importance of recycling and using products with more environmentally responsible packaging.

Consultancy

Consultancy

At SUN REPACK we provide packaging consulting services to all associated companies as well as providing advice to independent companies that may have doubts or queries in this regard. All of this, with the aim that all of them can comply with their obligations in accordance with current regulations. Among the consulting services, we advise companies in the following areas: 1. Application of the non-reusable plastic tax The Tax on non-reusable plastic containers is a tax of an indirect nature that falls on the use in Spanish territory of non-reusable containers that contain plastic, whether they are empty or presented containing, protecting, manipulating, distributing and presenting merchandise. The scope of application of the tax is throughout the Spanish territory. Specifically, the applicable tax rate is 0.45 euros per kilogram of non-recycled plastic contained in the products subject to the tax. This is a tax that affects all companies that are dedicated to the manufacture, import, intra-community acquisition or irregular possession of products that are part of the objective scope. From the beginning of 2024, kilograms of non-reusable plastic must be accredited by a certifying entity. 2. Packaging and packaging waste After the entry into force of Law 7/2022 and RD 1055/2022, of December 27, on packaging and packaging waste, all companies considered as Producers must register in the Registry of Packaging and Waste Product Producers. Packaging from the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITERD). The purpose of both regulations is to establish the legal regime applicable to packaging and packaging waste with the aim of preventing and reducing their impact on the environment throughout their entire life cycle. WHO IS A PACKAGING PRODUCER? • Packagers or economic agents dedicated to the import or acquisition in other Member States of the European Union of packaged products for placing on the market. • When, in packaged products placed on the market through distribution brands, the producer of the product is not identified, the owner of the distribution brand based in Spain under which the product is marketed will act as such. • Likewise, in the case of those products packaged on behalf of a third party who acts as responsible for placing them on the market, the latter will act as producer of the product. • When packaged products from outside Spain are introduced into the market through electronic commerce platforms and the producer has not designated an authorized representative in accordance with the provisions of article 17.2, said platform will act, subsidiarily, as a product producer. for the purposes of the financial and information obligations, as well as organizational when applicable, regulated in this royal decree, with respect to these containers. Product Producer Registry At SUN REPACK we carry out the administrative management that consists of processing registration in the Product Producer Registry on behalf of the companies. We also notify the communication data report to the Ministry within the established deadlines after reviewing that the data is correct and truthful. To make it easier for companies to know how to communicate, SUN REPACK holds specific webinars and has also developed a step-by-step explanatory guide to make it as simple as possible. Ecodesign The following regulations have recently been published regarding packaging and specifically ecological design: - Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC . - Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 13 June 2024, establishing a framework for the establishment of eco-design requirements applicable to sustainable products, amending the Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and Directive 2009/125/EC is repealed. This regulation is intended to ensure that manufacturing companies and those that buy from them commit to designing more durable, repairable and easy-to-manage products. In view of the need posed by these regulations, at SUN REPACK we collaborate with technological centers and institutes specialized in packaging to provide a solution to companies in terms of the design of their products. All this, starting from the base model in which the aspects to improve are previously analyzed and measures are proposed to redesign the product so that it is more sustainable.

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