The project RECIC.LINER focuses on recovery of the post-labeling waste liner, or the siliconized support of self-adhesive labels. This material represents a hidden element of wine production, which cannot be recycled with plain paper because it contains silicone. Commonly, the liner is treated as a special rejection, but it is often burned or disposed of in the unsorted.

How does the recycling process work? Thanks to the collaboration with Bra Services, the liner is collected and transported to a specialized plant in Germany, since in Italy there are still no plants capable of separating and recycling this material. The process, although complex, is highly efficient: a chemical-physical process separates the paper part from the silicone, allowing it to recover almost 100% of the material. The result? The liner becomes glue and recycled paper, creating new products and significantly reducing environmental impact.

The goal for 2025 is to expand the project to all wineries in the Langhe and Roero — and why not, to all of Piedmont — to increase the amount of recycled liner. But not only that: the aspiration is also to sensitize institutions, so that they invest in a recycling station in Italy, thus reducing consumption and environmental costs related to transport abroad.

How to take part in the RICIC.LINER project?

The process is simple: just join The Strong Ring and pay for the services that will help manage the entire process. Each company will receive a carton box to collect the liners, which must be free of labels and perfectly clean. The collection will take place once a year, and at the end of the process a certificate will be issued certifying the amount of recycled material.

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