Novel biodegradable, REcyclable, BIO-based and safe plastics with enhanced circuLar properties for food packaging and agricUltural applicaTIONs
Novel fully bio-based and biodegradable polyester blends for food packaging and mulch films
9 Partners
7 European countries
5 Millions € Founding
3 Years
Rebiolution in numbers
Project partners
We are 9 partners spread over 7 countries
Inspired to contribute with solutions for a true circular economy in Europe
About the project
The EU has set itself ambitious targets in the Green Deal.
The use of alternative fossil-free raw materials, such as bio-based or recycled raw materials, as well as recyclable and/or biodegradable materials, plays a central role in achieving these circularity goals.
REBIOLUTION aims to design and synthetize novel fully bio-based and biodegradable polyester blends based on 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and other bio-based monomers fit for specific product-market applications.
FDCA
Objectives
- Develop fully bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable plastics for paper food packaging and agricultural films
- Raw material sourcing from annually renewable sources
- Biodegradable in home and industrial composting, soil and aquatic environments
- Recyclable
- Enhancing circularity in applications where mechanical recycling is not possible – food paper packaging and agricultural films
- Safe to use
Establish well-defined properties to improve sustainability, using non-toxic substances, reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources while ensuring recyclability and biodegradability, both in home composting and in soil, fresh water and the marine environment.
News Rebiolution
Second General Assembly of the REBIOLUTION Project in Imatra, Finland
From September 3rd to 5th, the REBIOLUTION project held its second General Assembly in the picturesque town of Imatra, Finland, graciously hosted by Stora Enso. This important meeting brought together the project consortium to discuss the significant progress made in each of the work packages and to plan the next
Interview with Steven Verstichel
1. As the leader of the task on organic recycling and composting performance, Normec OWS plays a crucial role in assessing the biodegradability of FDCA-containing polyesters and blends. Could you elaborate on the methodologies used by Normec OWS to evaluate biodegradation under controlled composting conditions? How do these results inform
Interview with Ilari Jönkkäri
Can you provide insights into TAU’s role as the leader in pilot-scale extrusion coating trials? How do these trials contribute to the production of coated paperboard using polyester blends, and what are the main criteria TAU evaluates during these trials? TAU has developed the pilot-scale extrusion coating line that