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Jose María Plana, Technical Director of Quimidroga, has been appointed as the company’s representative on the Board of Directors of Envalora, the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System (SCRAP) responsible for managing industrial and commercial packaging. This appointment comes after years of collaboration between Quimidroga and Envalora, with Plana actively participating since the organization’s founding.
With over four decades of experience at Quimidroga, where he started in 1977, Plana has held multiple roles, beginning in the commercial area and later leading the technical division. His expertise encompasses essential aspects such as quality, safety, the environment, and regulatory compliance, as well as his involvement in technical committees of important chemical industry associations.
Plana has expressed his enthusiasm for taking on this new role, stating, “It is an honor and a great responsibility to join the Board of Directors of Envalora.” He emphasized Quimidroga’s commitment to the environment and the circular economy—two values he considers crucial for achieving Envalora’s objectives. His intention is to contribute his knowledge and experience to strengthen single-use packaging models and return and reuse systems (SDDR).
Quimidroga’s arrival on the Board also strengthens Envalora’s connection with a sector fundamental to the transition towards more sustainable models. The chemical distribution industry has been a key element since Envalora’s creation, contributing to the transformation of production and packaging management systems.
Joan Ros, General Director of Envalora, commented on this addition, highlighting that it represents the chemical sector’s commitment to sustainability and extended producer responsibility. Plana’s vast technical and strategic experience will be invaluable for advancing solutions tailored to the sector’s needs.
Envalora has over 2,600 member companies and an innovative IT platform called ENVANET, which facilitates management throughout the packaging lifecycle. Quimidroga’s entry into the Board not only strengthens the presence of the chemical sector but also enhances the multisectoral leadership of the SCRAP in addressing current regulatory and environmental challenges.
The organization positions itself as a key player in the management of industrial and commercial packaging, aiming to meet legal obligations regarding the organization and financing of packaging waste management introduced to the market. The new Board includes renowned companies such as BASF, Danosa, Dow, and Saint-Gobain Weber, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts towards more responsible and efficient management.
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