Related Initiatives
Strategies to prevent and reduce plastic packaging pollution from the food system.
STOPP is an initiative to revolutionize the way we approach food packaging by embracing the “5 Rs”: Refuse, Reduce, Redesign, Reuse, and Recycle.
STOPP aim is to drastically reduce the environmental impact caused by plastic waste in food packaging.
https://stopp-project.eu/
Transforming the EU food system with innovative strategies for sustainable packaging
MAGNO is pioneering sustainable packaging solutions for EU food systems, in line with EU climate targets, utilizing innovative strategies and a Digital Twin. By engaging stakeholders, it aims to reduce plastic pollution while enhancing efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain.
https://magno-project.eu/
Bio-based plastics for sustainable food packaging in the spotlight
The European project ViSS will transform the food packaging industry, leading the transition from fossil-based polymers to bio-based and biodegradable ones.
ViSS will demonstrate a circular value chain based on PHBV (a copolymer of the PHAs family crafted from industrial organic residues) as a safe, environmentally, socially and economically sustainable alternative to conventional plastics for food packaging.
https://viss-project.eu/
Shaping the future of furan-based plastics
FURIOUS is a European research project that develops novel versatile polymers based on furan dicarboxylic acid to enrich the portfolio of bio-based plastics. The 4-year project started in June 2023 and receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe multiannual financial framework.
Furan-based polymers for demanding applications | FURIOUS (furious-project.eu)