The UNLOCK project has been successfully completed, and its impact is now being highlighted by CORDIS in a recently published article in the “Results in Brief” section.
Normec OWS is proud to have contributed to the UNLOCK project, which investigated the conversion of poultry feathers into biodegradable materials. The project demonstrated how keratin-rich feathers can be integrated into bioplastics to promote biodegradation and return nutrients to the soil.
Applications developed within the project include compostable seed trays, mulch films, and hydroponic foam, demonstrating how agricultural waste streams can be transformed into valuable, circular solutions.
These innovations support the transition to a more circular and biobased economy, in which material design aligns with sustainable waste management processes.
📄 You can read the full CORDIS “Results in Brief” article here:
https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/461064-unlocking-the-potential-of-feathers-in-the-agricultural-sector
Normec OWS remains committed to contributing scientific expertise to EU-funded projects that promote sustainable innovation.
Whether it’s monitoring, permitting, quality control, or complex environmental issues, together we provide reliable insights you can rely on with confidence.
Normec OWS’s high-throughput biodegradability prescreening platform was featured in issue 02/2025 of bioplastics MAGAZINE, which highlights its contribution to smarter and more efficient material testing.
Normec OWS is honored to be featured in the latest edition of Inside Sustainability. As the global market leader in biodegradability and compostability testing, we are proud to offer unparalleled capabilities for comprehensive environmental studies and customized consulting services. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting innovative sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Normec OWS is proud to be part of the REBIOLUTION project, a European initiative in which nine partners from seven EU countries are collaborating. Together, we are developing innovative, bio-based, biodegradable, and recyclable plastics that address the sustainability challenges in the packaging and agricultural sectors.
On April 30, 2025, Normec OWS welcomed first-year chemistry students from Odisee for an educational visit focused on environmental sciences in practice.
