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## The UJI designs biodegradable plastics for food from bacteria that reduce the use of petroleum

10/09/2020 |
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The Polymer and Advanced Materials research group of the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló (UJI) participates in a European project, financed by the Horizon 2020 programme, which investigates the design of biodegradable containers that may reduce the use of petroleum and greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to advance in a solution for avoiding plastic waste pollution. The UJI is part of the consortium of 21 members from 11 countries that develops, until the end of 2020, the YPACK initiative, led by the group directed by José María Lagarón from the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) of the Spanish Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (CSIC).

The European YPACK project funded by the H2020 programme aims to scale up and validate two innovative and biodegradable food packaging based on the use of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). PHAs are a type of plastics that are obtained from bacteria; therefore, their origin is 100% renewable and they are completely biodegradable and compostable. In addition, they can be obtained from waste from the food industry and, consequently, they constitute a clear example of circular economy. The validity of these two packaging solutions will be assessed in fresh products (meat, fruits and vegetables and fresh pasta), which are the most significant contributors to food waste. A consumer profiling and market study will be performed to identify consumers’ preferences and market needs, and match them with the new EU regulations and packaging materials development.

More information: <https://www.ypack.eu/>

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Researchers of the Polymer Technology Associated Unit, formed by the Polymer Technology Unit of the Universitat Jaume I and the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) of the CSIC, have participated in the European Congress on Plastic Engineering that has been hold in Madrid.

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