ENVIRONMENTAL LABELING
WE SEPARATE. WE RECYCLE
HOW TO DISPOSE OF PACKAGING PROPERLY
The Italian Legislative Decree of September 3, 2020, makes environmental labeling mandatory for all packaging components. The environmental label displays information on the proper handling of the packaging at end-of-use. Therefore, check the environmental labeling code or symbol on each item of packaging to see how to dispose of it properly*.
To clarify and simplify the management of your packaging waste, this page explains in detail the meaning of the environmental symbols and Athena’s packaging recycling procedures. Our aim is to promote respect for the environment through informed actions.
*Check the regulations in your town/city to ensure that our disposal recommendations are appropriate for the type of material. Regulations applicable only to the Italian market.
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Scan the QR code or find the disposal information displayed on our packaging
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See the guidelines on this webpage and check your municipality’s regulations
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By properly recycling your packaging, you contribute to protecting the environment
The symbols on Athena packaging
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PAP 20
Corrugated cardboard
PAPER COLLECTION
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PAP 21
Flat cardboard
PAPER COLLECTION
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C-PAP 81
Laminated cardboard
PAPER COLLECTION
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ALU 41
Aluminum
METAL COLLECTION
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LDPE 4
Polyethylene film and bags
PLASTIC COLLECTION
PAP 20
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Corrugated cardboard – PAP 20 – consists of two flat paper surfaces, called ‘covers’, that enclose corrugated paper. The combined action of the flat covers with the inner corrugation means the packaging is rigid and robust, making it effective for packing and transporting products.
Corrugated cardboard – used for medium/large boxes such as cylinder, piston, and power unit kits – should be disposed of in the PAPER collection.
PAP 21
FLAT CARDBOARD
Flat cardboard – PAP 21 – is suitable for high-quality printing. It is used especially in countertop displays and for small boxes. The advantage of flat cardboard packaging is that you can fully customize its appearance.
Flat cardboard – used in small boxes, like those for hour meters, smart SOS and air filters, as well as for bags for auto products such as head gaskets – should be disposed of in the PAPER collection.
C-PAP 81
LAMINATED CARDBOARD
Laminated cardboard – C-PAP 81 – denotes material that is mostly paper-based polylaminate, combining paper on the outside and plastic on the inside.
Laminated cardboard – used in laminated boxes – should be disposed of in the PAPER collection.
ALU 41
ALUMINUM
Aluminum – ALU 41 – is a metal widely used due to its lightness, malleability, non-toxicity, and resistance to impact and corrosion.
Athesil tube packaging is considered to be aluminum – and should be disposed of in the METALS collection.
LDPE 4
PLASTIC FILMS/BAGS
Low-density polyethylene – LDPE 4 – comes in the form of film attached to dividers to be manually separated, such as shrink wrap, and in bags.
Components labeled LDPE 4 should be disposed of in the PLASTIC collection.
