Finnish Packaging Recycling RINKI Ltd
Finland
The Finnish Packaging Recycling RINKI Ltd. is a non-profit organization that collaborates with producer organizations in Finland’s packaging sector. It assists companies that are registered with RINKI, as well as the relevant authorities, in fulfilling packaging recovery obligations in an economically efficient and convenient manner.
The highest decision-making body is the General Meeting, which elects the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Board is responsible for ensuring that RINKI meets its packaging waste recovery targets. The Board consists of six eight members, and to achieve its goals, the Board oversees the operations of RINKI, which is managed by a Managing Director. The Managing Director runs the organization with a team of 21 employees.
RINKI is a collaborative body through which businesses come together to meet the recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste. Membership is open to all obligated companies, including manufacturers, converters, packers, fillers, retailers, and other sectors of industry. RINKI aims to alleviate the burden on businesses that might find it difficult or time-consuming to comply with packaging waste legislation on their own.
System Description
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The Finnish Packaging Recycling RINKI Ltd operates in conjunction with the producer organisations for the packaging sector. Rinki collects packaging data, invoices recycling fees, and reports to authorities. RINKI also manages the nationwide Rinki ecopoint network for consumer packaging waste. The network includes appr. 1,500 packaging waste collection points across Finland, collecting over 58,000 tonnes of packaging waste.
Communication activities
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Online Magazine – Reliable information about packaging recycling and producer responsibility
Prevention
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RINKI promotes packaging waste prevention by supporting producer organisations and companies in improving packaging sustainability. In 2024, RINKI actively communicated best practices in packaging design, material efficiency, and recyclability through its website, newsletters, and events. The company also participated in national working groups and stakeholder collaboration to advance circular economy goals. The company also published guidance materials and collaborated with authorities to ensure consistent messaging on packaging prevention and recycling.
Contact
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Finnish Packaging Recycling RINKI Ltd
Tynnyrintekijänkatu 1 C
FI-00580 Helsinki
Finland
Phone: +358 9 6162 3500 (weekdays 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Email: info@rinkiin.fi
Website: rinkiin.fi