A publication titled ‘Circular bioeconomy: paper made with agro-industrial and leather waste’ which was featured on the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, presents the work of Favini, showcasing how agro-industrial, leather and textile waste can be used to produce paper. The piece highlights how the company integrates by-products from different industries into paper manufacturing processes, supporting circular bioeconomy practices.

Key insights

• Paper production using recycled and alternative raw materials
  Favini uses recycled fibres alongside alternative raw materials derived from agro-industrial and leather waste to reduce the use of virgin resources in paper production.
• Shiro Echo uses 100% recycled fibres
  The Shiro Echo paper range is produced entirely from recycled fibres, demonstrating the use of secondary raw materials in paper manufacturing.
• Alga Carta incorporates algae biomass
  The Alga Carta range uses algae collected from the Venice Lagoon as a raw material, integrating biological waste into production processes.
• Crush uses agro-industrial residues
  The Crush paper line includes residues from agro-industrial processes, such as citrus fruits, coffee, corn, olives and other organic by-products.
• Remake integrates leather waste
  The Remake range uses waste from the leather production process, showing how industrial by-products can be reused in new materials.
• Refit uses textile production residues
  The Refit paper range incorporates residues from wool and cotton processing, linking textile waste streams to paper production.
• Products are recyclable and compostable
  The paper products developed are designed to be recyclable and compostable, supporting circular use and end-of-life management.

The publication shows how industrial by-products from agro-industrial, leather and textile sectors can be integrated into paper production processes. By using alternative raw materials and recycled fibres, the approach supports resource efficiency and the reuse of waste within a circular bioeconomy framework.

For more detailed insights, readers can refer to the full article on European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform website.