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Maitomaa

3 min read

Osuuskunta Maitomaa improved EPR packaging reporting with SumiOn – saving time and improving cost predictability

EPR packaging data reporting requires producers to have accurate data on packaging placed on the market. Osuuskunta Maitomaa started using SumiOn reporting portal in early 2026 and adopted a new reporting method based on actual sales volumes. As a...

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SUP packaging

2 min read

SUP packaging – what producers need to know

A liquid carton for drinking yogurt, a single-serving dip container, a liquid carton for a juice drink and a plastic bag for snack vegetables – all...

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Packaging producer responsibility in Finland

1 min read

Packaging producer responsibility in Finland – What foreign companies need to know

More foreign companies are selling packaged products to consumers in Finland via online stores and other sales channels. However, many businesses are...

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Germany prepares for PPWR recycled content requirements

2 min read

Germany prepares for PPWR recycled content requirements – new legislation reshapes the recycled plastics market

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the German Bundestag approved a reform of packaging legislation. The reform aims to accelerate the use of recycled...

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Teemu Simola

1 min read

Sumi strengthens its organization – Teemu Simola appointed Chief Operating Officer at Sumi

Sumi has appointed Teemu Simola as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 June 2026. In his role, Simola will be responsible for developing...

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Recycling packaging materials

3 min read

Recycling packaging materials requires effective coordination and close collaboration

Guest Expert: Virva Eteläinen, Service Manager, Stena Recycling Oy Once a packaging waste container at a property or recycling point has been...

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Plastic sorting

2 min read

Plastic sorting in practice – common mistakes people make

Can yogurt lids be left attached? Does styrofoam belong in plastic packaging collection bin? Many people are also unsure about medicine packaging and...

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PPWR

2 min read

PPWR: what producers need to consider from 12 August 2026 onwards

The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces changes to packaging producer responsibility. The regulation will begin to...

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Anne-Mari Kulju

1 min read

Anne-Mari Kulju appointed Head of Communications and Sales at Sumi

Anne-Mari Kulju has been appointed Head of Communications and Sales at Sumi. She has previously worked as a Project Coordinator for SumiOn and has...

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Katja and Eeva

2 min read

Operative side of packaging producer responsibility at Sumi

For producers, packaging producer responsibility often appears only as reporting and obligations. Behind the scenes, however, there are experts...

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