University of Parma and Versalis (ENI), two among the companies that first adopted the innovative project for the circular economy in the automatic distribution sector, the exceptional testimonials.
Daniele Ferrari, CEO of Versalis (ENI), explained that “plastic waste is an extraordinary resource if properly recovered and recycled”. Paolo Martelli, Vice Chancellor of the University of Parma, emphasized that it is “challenging to educate the new generations to properly recycle cups and stirrers”.
During the meeting organized by COREPLA, CONFIDA and UNIONPLAST, ENPA the National Animal Protection Agency, the oldest and most important protectionist association in Italy founded by Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1871, received as a gift, 5000 dog bowls made with recovery materials of the RiVending project.
The project, started from Parma thanks also to the commitment of FLO Spa, will be extended throughout Italy with a first phase of EDUCATION, in which the interested customers will be involved, the baskets will be positioned and the communication on the project will be promoted.
Upon reaching a number of tons that makes the project efficient, the plastic bag will be replaced with the RiVending bag and the agreement for the start of the separate collection circuit of cups and palettes will be finalized.
Notizie recenti
28 May 2026
From July, R-HYBRID SKY will be available, the new generation of vending cups designed to anticipate the standards of the PPWR regulation and reduce the environmental impact of single-use products. The product introduces a lightweight eco-design that reduces the use of virgin raw materials while maintaining performance, a monomaterial structure without fillers to support recycling processes, and the use of 20% food-grade post-consumer recycled polystyrene. Integrated into the RiVending circuit, the cup supports a real “cup-to-cup” model and remains compatible with existing vending machines without any operational modifications.
11 May 2026
FLO took part in Venditalia 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre, presenting its key innovations for the vending sector: R-Hybrid SKY, Alpha and GEA.
29 April 2026
The new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will enter into force on 12 August 2026, will be at the centre of a session at Venditalia 2026 dedicated to the vending sector. Among the speakers, Erika Simonazzi, Marketing Director of FLO Group, will explore the impacts and opportunities for the industry. Event organised by CONFIDA.
