PRESS RELEASES
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
CEO’s Review 1/2025
The current year has started at full speed in the producer responsibility sector. Companies have…
Fortum Recycling & Waste and Sumi: Plastic recycling targets can be achieved by enhancing current measures
STATEMENT Many EU member states, including Finland, are falling behind the recycling targets for plastic…
Suomen Maatalousmuovien Kierrätys Oy Achieves Its 2024 Collection Target
Sumi’s subsidiary, Suomen Maatalousmuovien Kierrätys Oy, has reached its 2024 collection target of 2,000 tons….
HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING RECYCLING

Since 2016 households have had the possibility to recycle their plastic packaging. Read about the guidelines.
COLLECTION TERMINALS FOR PLASTICS

The terminal services are free of charge if the quality specifications are met. Various terminals may have different access to recycling options. Therefore received packaging waste may also mean energy recovered.
PERSONNEL

Recycling coach Katja Laitinen helps companies in their recycling related questions.
SUMI
Sumi Oy is a packaging recycling developer in Finland. Sumi is a non-profit owned by various companies and organizations operated in Finland. You can find a list of our owners on our Shareholder-page.