Wood packaging, the sustainability paradox
The sector imports 90% of the raw materials processed from abroad: an appeal from businesses to enhance the country's forests
Italy's wood furniture industry faces a paradox: despite being rich in forests and wood raw materials, and being a major producer and exporter of wood products, companies downstream in the supply chain struggle with a structural shortage of raw materials, forcing them to import from abroad. The country imports around 80% of the wood it needs, rising to 90% for packaging companies.
The president of Assoimballaggi, Andrea Attilio Gava, speaks of a "sustainability paradox," citing that Italy harvests only 35% of its annual forest regrowth. The industry is calling for a shorter forest-wood supply chain to be valued, which could provide a competitive advantage for Italian packaging companies and contribute to environmental sustainability.
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