Research project

BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE (DCM.AD006.229)

Thematic area

Chemical sciences and materials technology

Project area

Chimica e tecnologia dei materiali (DCM.AD006)

Structure responsible for the research project

Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB)

Other structures collaborating in the research project

Project manager

MARIO MALINCONICO
Phone number: 0818675212
Email: mario.malinconico@ipcb.cnr.it

Abstract

The project BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE addresses the topic ,,Sustainable solutions for bio-based plastics on land and sea" (Topic identifier: CE-BG-06-2019), within the focus area ,,Connecting economic and environmental gains - the Circular Econonmy (CE)" and will focus on sustainability strategies and solutions for bio-based products to support the Plastics Strategy. This shall include innovative product design and business models facilitating efficient reuse and recycling strategies and solutions, including ensuring the safety of recycled materials when used for toys or packaging food stuffs. In line with the EU strategy on international cooperation in research and innovation and in order to encourage the further replication, the European consortium is complemented by a partner in Malaysia, providing an added value and helping them to address the many problems they face.

Goals

Sorting and characterization of biobased plastics

Start date of activity

01/10/2019

Keywords

biobased plastics, sustainability, recycling

Last update: 14/12/2024