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Sumi at PacTec –meet the producer responsibility experts

Sumi will be participating in PacTec, the largest packaging industry event, on 11–12 March 2026 at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. The event also includes FoodTec for the food industry and Plastexpo for the plastics sector. You can find our...

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SUP-packages

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Final report on SUP composition studies – share of rigid food containers has increased

The final report on the SUP composition studies has been completed. The studies were carried out by FCG Finnish Consulting Group Ltd during 2024 and...

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Tiia, Jenni and Annika

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Expanding customer services and new team  members offer even more support to producers

Sumi is entering a new era by offering its customers broader and more comprehensive business customer services. The company’s service agreement with...

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anne-mari and anders

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The producer comes first – SumiOn reporting system built around user needs

We all know the feeling of using a system that causes more frustration than it should. Technology-related strain has become so common that the...

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Mika Surakka, CEO of Sumi Oy

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CEO’s review – September 2025

The year 2025 has been significant for Sumi’s strategy. Our operations are guided by one core principle: the benefit of producers. We want to make...

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SumiOn - New reporting system

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Sumi introduces its own reporting system – SumiOn available from January 2026

In May 2025, Sumi terminated its service agreement with PRO service provider Rinki. The decision was based on a strong request from our customers:...

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Aim plastic for the goal!

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Plastic package recycling in Finland – Where do we stand, and where are we headed?

Sorting plastic often raises questions – and sometimes misconceptions. Did you know that a coffee package belongs in plastic recycling, but a...

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Producer responsibility in distance selling

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Distance selling and producer responsibility abroad – Do you know your obligations?

With the growth of e-commerce, more and more Finnish companies are selling products directly to consumers in other EU countries. But did you know...

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Nordic PRO Solutions

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Nordic PRO Solutions – A nordic producer responsibility service launched on June 1, 2025

NORSIRK, El-Kretsen, TMR, Retur, and Sumi have launched Nordic PRO Solutions, a collaborative service model that enables companies to manage their...

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Zombiebatteries

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Zombie batteries are a real threat – a single improperly sorted battery can cause a facility fire

In recent years, numerous fires have been reported at recycling facilities, in garbage trucks, and at collection points in Finland and around the...

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