searchEnvironmental labeling of packaging
ELCOS adopts a labeling system for the disposal of packaging at the end of its life, based on Directive 97/129 EC.
Packaging materials are identified with a number and acronym that help consumers to dispose of them properly.
According to the indications given by to the European Commission the consumer has to be correctly informed about the disposal of the packaging used for each product. This can be carried out by labels showing the correct packaging acronyms and symbols.
Always check the rules of your municipality for a correct separate waste collection.
| Type of packaging | Acronym | Code | Material | Indications for the disposal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air cushions | 02 PE-HD |  |
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE | Plastic |
| Stretch Film Plastic bag | 04 PE-LD |  |
LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE | Plastic |
| Scotch tape Palace Bag | 05 PP |  |
POLYPROPYLENE | Plastic |
| Shaped polystyrene | 06 PS |  |
POLYSTYRENE | Plastic |
| Cardboard box | 20 PAP |  |
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD | Paper |
| Cardboard corner | 21 PAP |  |
PRESSED CARDBOARD | Paper |
| Padded envelope | 22 PAP 7 O |  |
MIXED PAPER AND GENERIC PLASTIC | Paper and plastic, to be separated during disposal |
| Pallet Wooden box | 50 FOR |  |
WOOD | Wood |