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Innovative packaging films and textiles with a customized lifespan and performance based on bio-based copolymers and coatings. Duration: June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2023

Project

The project aims to develop a range of complementary bioplastics and coatings, derived where possible from readily available byproducts of the agri-food sector, with improved biodegradability. These developed bioplastics, coatings, and biocomposites will be tested as part of the research to assess their potential suitability for use in packaging for food and personal care products. Finally, their potential environmental impact and economic feasibility will also be assessed in comparison with existing products.

Normec OWS nv (Belgium), Aimplas (Spain), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia Dei Materiali (Italy), Centre Scientifique & Technique de l’Industrie Textile Belge (Belgium), Fachhochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen (Germany), European Bioplastics EV (Germany), Total Corbion Pla BV (Netherlands), Planet Bioplastics SRL (Italy), Bio-Mi Drustvo S Ogranicenom Odgovornoscu Za Proizvodnju, Istrazivanjei Razvoj (Croatia), Emsur MacDonell SA (Spain), Cristóbal Meseguer SA (Spain), Silon SRO (Czech Republic), Sioen Industries NV (Belgium), Wearebio OU (Estonia), Queserías Entrepinares SA (Spain), Ubesol SL (Spain), Romei SRL (Italy), Iris Technology Solutions, Sociedad Limitada (Spain), Aboratori Archa SRL (Italy), Enco SRL (Italy), Movimento Consumatori (Italy)

Coordinator

Aimplas (Spain)

Partners

Normec OWS nv (Belgium), Aimplas (Spain), National Interuniversity Consortium for Materials Science and Technology (Italy), Scientific and Technical Center for the Belgian Textile Industry (Belgium), Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences (Germany), European Bioplastics EV (Germany), Total Corbion Pla BV (Netherlands), Planet Bioplastics SRL (Italy), Bio-Mi Drustvo S Ogranicenom Odgovornoscu Za Proizvodnju, Istrazivanjei Razvoj (Croatia), Emsur MacDonell SA (Spain), Cristóbal Meseguer SA (Spain), Silon SRO (Czech Republic), Sioen Industries NV (Belgium), Wearebio OU (Estonia), Queserías Entrepinares SA (Spain), Ubesol SL (Spain), Romei SRL (Italy), Iris Technology Solutions, Sociedad Limitada (Spain), Aboratori Archa SRL (Italy), Enco SRL (Italy), Movimento Consumatori (Italy)

Responsibilities of Normec OWS

  • Testing for biodegradability and compostability, and sustainability assessment.

Contact

Mr. Steven Verstichel
[email protected]

Steven Verstichel

This project has received funding from the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No. 887398. The JU is supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program and the Bio-based Industries Consortium.

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