Result description
Led by Dutch BUMAGA, The European CIRC-PACK project has proved the feasibility of producing sustainable and eco-friendly multilayer and multimaterial packaging without a loss in consumer satisfaction. Materials developed include a film for fresh product trays and packaging for detergent powder.
The Multimaterial box developed in CIRC-PACK achieved the following characteristics:
- The CIRC-PACK multimaterial box can be distinguished from others in sorting
- All components are recyclable in a paper recycling process
- Detergent powder packaging is tested and market ready
- 84 percent of consumers would prefer the CIRC-PACK solution compared to a tradionalt box if the price was the same.
The multilayer film achieved the following characteristics:
- Sorting equipment can distinguish CIRC-PACK film from other multilayer films
- All components decompose in the same conditions in an industrial composting process
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- We are sharing our knowledge
- Expanding to more markets /finding new customers
- Collaboration
- Others/ No specific audience
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Research and Technology Organisations
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by BUMAGA BV