{"id":22601,"date":"2026-01-28T08:30:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/?p=22601"},"modified":"2026-01-12T08:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:37:43","slug":"rimodulazione-del-contributo-ambientale-conai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/en\/rimodulazione-del-contributo-ambientale-conai\/","title":{"rendered":"Restructuring of the CONAI Environmental Contribution: what changes for plastic packaging?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"528\">From 2026, important changes will come into force on the front <strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conai.org\/notizie\/rimodulato-il-contributo-ambientale-conai-per-gli-imballaggi-in-bioplastica-compostabile-aggiornate-anche-le-liste-degli-imballaggi-in-plastica-nelle-fasce-contributive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONAI Environmental Contribution<\/a> (CAC)<\/strong>, with direct impacts on many types of packaging, including <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"470\">polyethylene liners, caps and sheets<\/strong> used in the industrial, food and logistics sectors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"763\">In this article we explain what changes and how these changes can influence <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"645\">packaging choices<\/strong> for companies like those served by <strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"706\">Teamplast Srl<\/strong>, use bags, covers and films in <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"762\">LDPE and HDPE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"829\">Increased contribution for compostable bioplastics<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1026\">From the <strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"853\">July 1, 2026<\/strong>, the CAC for the <strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"912\">compostable bioplastic packaging<\/strong> will pass by <strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"963\">\u20ac130\/ton to \u20ac246\/ton<\/strong>, as established following the discussion between CONAI and Biorepack.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1183\">This increase is significant and should be carefully considered by companies using or intending to use <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1171\">compostable bags and liners<\/strong>, evaluating:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1396\">\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1273\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1226\">Where does the product end up at the end of its life?<\/strong>: is it actually sent for composting?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1334\">\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1334\"><strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1303\">Technical performance<\/strong>: resistance, durability, thickness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1396\">\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1360\">The overall costs<\/strong>, including the environmental contribution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1566\">In many cases, <strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\">traditional recyclable polyethylene<\/strong> (LDPE\/HDPE) is confirmed as a more balanced solution in terms of <strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1565\">performance, recyclability and costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1634\">Plastic packaging: new contribution brackets from 2026<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1816\">From the <strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1659\">January 1, 2026<\/strong> they also change <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conai.org\/imprese\/contributo-ambientale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1706\">CONAI contribution bands<\/strong><\/a> for plastic packaging. This directly impacts many products. <strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1806\">supplied by Teamplast<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<li data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<p data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1931\"><strong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1861\">Liners and caps for octabins and bins<\/strong>: they move from band A2 to A1.1 (with CAC reduced from \u20ac258\/ton to \u20ac40\/ton).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2050\">\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2050\"><strong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1991\">PE sheets\/covers for box and wagon covers<\/strong>: from band B2.2 to A2 (CAC reduced from \u20ac724\/ton to \u20ac258\/ton).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2083\">Caps, labels, lids<\/strong>: specific updates depending on the material and coupling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2164\">Furthermore:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2340\">\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2340\">\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2340\">Packaging with <strong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2193\">PVC<\/strong> And <strong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2212\">carbon black<\/strong> they will always be placed in the band <strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2253\">C<\/strong>, the most penalizing in terms of contribution, due to the <strong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2339\">poor recyclability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2390\">What does this mean for Teamplast customers?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2609\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2446\">Greater benefits for recyclable packaging<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you use <strong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2492\">PE caps, liners or sheets<\/strong>, the adjustment of the CONAI bands rewards products designed to be <strong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2608\">single-material and easily recyclable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2729\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2654\">Cost and design optimization<\/strong><br \/>\nAn efficient design, which uses <strong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2700\">LDPE or HDPE<\/strong> without critical additives, it can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2877\">\n<li data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<p data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2752\">Reduce CAC costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2809\">\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2809\">Improve the <strong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2794\">environmental perception<\/strong> of packaging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2877\">\n<p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2877\">Simplify sustainability communication to end customers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3045\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2919\">Compliance with future regulations<\/strong><br \/>\nThe rescheduling anticipates what is foreseen by the <strong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3019\">new European Packaging Regulation (PPWR)<\/strong>, which will make mandatory:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3157\">\n<li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3079\">The use of recyclable materials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3115\">\n<p data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3115\">The minimum recycled content.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3157\">\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3157\">The reduction of complex structures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3212\">Exemptions from the environmental contribution<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3255\">CONAI also provides for some <strong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3254\">exemptions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3470\">\n<li data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3403\">\n<p data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3403\"><strong data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3317\">Primary packaging for medical and pharmaceutical devices<\/strong>, if destined for public health facilities or disposed of through the ASSINDE circuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3470\">\n<p data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3470\">Specific articles or sectors regulated by particular procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3559\">Check with your Teamplast consultant to see if your packaging is exempt.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3626\">Teamplast&#039;s commitment to sustainable design<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3800\">We at <strong data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3648\">Teamplast<\/strong> we closely follow regulatory developments to offer <strong data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3741\">customized packaging solutions<\/strong>, sustainable and always compliant with the most up-to-date regulations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3832\">Our support includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3986\">\n<li data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3878\">\n<p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3878\">Technical evaluation of the structures in use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3925\">\n<p data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3925\">Optimizing materials for recycling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3986\">\n<p data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3986\">Support in the <strong data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3963\">CAC management<\/strong> for your packaging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4036\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/en\/contatti\/\">Contact us<\/a> for a personalized consultation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4375\">The new CONAI structure confirms a clear direction: rewarding those who invest in <strong data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4190\">recyclable, simple and well-designed packaging<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4194\" \/>For products like <strong data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4258\">liners, body cover sheets and PE caps<\/strong>, today more than ever it is possible <strong data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4374\">reduce the environmental contribution and improve the sustainable impact of packaging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4485\">If you want to optimize your packaging according to the new directives, <strong data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4484\">Teamplast is by your side<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4571\">Discover our solutions on <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/en\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4571\">www.teamplast-srl.it<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dal 2026 entreranno in vigore importanti novit\u00e0 sul fronte del Contributo Ambientale CONAI (CAC), con impatti diretti su molte tipologie di imballaggio, inclusi liner, cappucci e fogli in polietilene 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