Be part and parcel of the circular economy

From devising and customising packaging to managing it as waste, sustainability is in the DNA of our research and services.

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Do you want to know how the Spanish plastic tax affects you?

Solve your questions about the new levy of Spain’s Waste and Contaminated Soil for a Circular Economy Law that was levied from January 2023.

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Knowledge that makes an impact

Talent, passion and commitment are what drive us to change the world and transform reality. Because we are knowledge, we are talent.

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Visit of Felipe VI to ITENE

His Majesty the King highlights ITENE’s “good work” and “commitment” to R&D&I as a “magnificent exponent of innovation and progress”.

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We generate knowledge and technology to build a safer, more sustainable future together

Sostenibilidad y economía circular

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Materials and technologies for the circular economy

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Materials and technologies for the circular economy

We ensure compliance with all the functional requirements of packaging by hardwiring environmental standards into every stage of its life cycle, from development and conversion to the circular economy, to managing it as waste.

Embalaje para la distribución de mercancías

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Safety, design and functionality in packaging

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Safety, design and functionality in packaging

We help companies to make sure their packaging is outstanding in terms of design and consumer safety as well as delivering advanced functionality where needed.

Safety and environmental monitoring technologies

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Safety and environmental monitoring technologies

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Safety and environmental monitoring technologies

We build knowledge and technology to ensure that pathogens, chemicals and other pollutants are safe, whether in air, water and on surfaces, or in certain types of products or mixtures.

Vehículo eléctrico para el transporte y la movilidad sostenible

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Logistics and smart mobility

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Logistics and smart mobility

We innovate with the transport and logistics industry to address their major sustainability and digital transformation challenges by delivering technological solutions which cut emissions, streamline operations and more.

Success Stories

We turn knowledge into technological solutions to meet the industry’s needs

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Services

We support our customers through a range of services

  • consultoría tecnológica

    Technological consultancy

    We run business consultancy projects linked to the entire packaging life cycle and to the safe use of and exposure to particulate matter and other agents.

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  • testing services

    Testing

    We have over 3,000 m2 of laboratories and pilot plants where we carry out over 500 types of tests on material characterisation, packaging performance, transport simulation, safety of food contact packaging, compostability and safety in the workplace.

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    Test accreditations

    We have over 3,000 m2 of laboratories and pilot plants where we carry out over 500 types of tests on material characterisation, packaging performance, transport simulation, safety of food contact packaging, compostability and safety in the workplace.

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  • laboratorio i+d

    R&D and innovation projects

    ITENE has been carrying out R&D&I projects for years for its own development and makes this experience available to any company that wants to take advantage of the methodology developed to implement these processes.

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    Certifications

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  • Planta procesado

    Pilot scaled

    Ofrecemos cursos y otros encuentros empresariales y de networking, e impartimos además formación a medida y un máster especializado junto a IATA-CSIC.

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  • Formación

    Specialised training, networking and custom-made courses

    ITENE has been carrying out R&D&I projects for years for its own development and makes this experience available to any company that wants to take advantage of the methodology developed to implement these processes.

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EXPERTS

Our experts are at the forefront of the knowledge that changes the world and transforms reality

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