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 that…
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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 world. A…
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 producer responsibility obligations across…
Sumi Sorting Oy’s sorting plant project is progressing – groundwork has begun at the Hausjärvi site
Sumi Sorting Oy’s plastic packaging sorting facility project has officially entered the construction phase today, June 10, 2025. Earlier this year, the project faced significant…
Announcement: Sumi has terminated its service agreement with the PRO service provider company Rinki
Sumi has terminated its service agreement with the PRO service provider company Rinki. Despite the termination, all statutory producer responsibility services will continue to be provided…
Strong message from the European Parliament to the Commission – Reuse obligations in the PPWR must be corrected
The recently finalized compromise text of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has raised significant concerns among Members of the European Parliament. Article 29,…
Sumi contributing to the preparation of Finland’s new Circular Economy Act
Finland is currently preparing an entirely new Circular Economy Act, which will replace the existing Waste Act. The reform is driven by the need to…
Easier recycling: updated instructions for sorting plastic and carton packaging
Finnish people feel like they know how to sort waste, and they know that it is an easy and tangible way to protect the environment.…
PPWR comes into force – What does the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mean for businesses?
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force on February 11, 2025. This regulation significantly changes the rules governing packaging and…
Recycling Coach Katja helps Sumi Oy’s producers with material sorting and recycling
Corporate environmental responsibility and the optimization of waste material recycling from production have become increasingly important competitive factors in business today. Recycling Coach Katja Laitinen…