Bio-based coatings and food contact materials: PRESERVE’s research and regulatory insights
Channel: PRESERVE H2020
Date: 2023-07-11

Biopolymer-based and recyclable materials are currently of high interest due to stricter legal requirements and consumer demand for more sustainable food packaging. At the moment, many multilayer packaging materials are not commercially recyclable and are often not biodegradable or bio-based. This webinar will focus on European Food Contact Materials regulations and discuss customer perception of bio-based packaging products and upcycling options. Moreover, it will present sustainable packaging solutions developed by the EU Funded H2020 project PRESERVE.

PRESERVE is a European research project that develops solutions to improve the recyclability of food packaging. The 4-year project started in January 2021 and is committed to developing bio-based food packaging by enhancing bio-coatings in order to improve packaging recyclability. At the same time, PRESERVE makes sure that these materials can be upcycled into new containers and textiles for non-food applications. The project will work to develop 10 common packaging items that are based on renewable resources with a minimal environmental impact and improved recyclability in order to easily reintroduce the materials in a circular economy.

Agenda
01:44 _Introduction to Preserve_
Kristina Eißenberger, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University 
08:30 _Crowdhelix platform, Circular Plastics Helix for Impact Acceleration and Future Collaboration_
Cais Jurgens, Crowdhelix
20:48 _Customer perception for bio-based packaging products and upcycling options_ 
Daniele Spinelli, Next Technology Tecnotessile 
44:06 _Whey protein-based oxygen barrier coatings and modifications at lab and pilot_
Max Sturm, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
01:08:40 _Evaluation of compliance with European Food Contact Materials Regulations_
Maria Monedero Prieto, ITENE

This event has been organized by Crowdhelix. Visit the platform here: https://crowdhelix.com/

*PRESERVE - High performance sustainable bio-based packaging with tailored end of life and upcycled secondary use*
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 952983. 
Website https://www.preserve-h2020.eu/
Twitter  https://twitter.com/preserve_h2020
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/preserve-h2020/

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