Touch Base with R&I projects: E-OILE'

Sustainable End-Of-Life routes for single-use monodose packaging for oily products

Funded by Horizon Europe, E-OilÉ addresses safe and sustainable biodegradable packaging solutions close to the market by a) demonstrating at TRL 7 biodegradable materials based on novel biopolyesters and polysaccharides, engineered to enhance barrier and mechanical performance for the packaging of highly demanding oily products. They will be aimed to be a cost-effective alternative to replace current monodose packaging made from non-biodegradable fossil-based (FB) materials (PE, PP and PET) in flexible and semi-rigid formats, following the SSbD framework; b) implementing a circular business model for two types of bioplastics for packaging of food and cosmetic products, through fours Uses Cases: Olive oil; oily sauces; Body oil and Oil serum; c) validating the packaging performance, safety, sustainability and acceptance along the whole supply chain (from material producers to consumers) ; d) demonstrating ≥ 90 % biodegradation in acceptable frame time, following reference standards and in environmentally relevant conditions and, therefore, multiple sustainable End-of-Life (EoL) pathways for the new packaging solutions that will be assisted by the creation of digital twin, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced modelling mechanisms for digitally assisted accurate prediction of degradation processes.

What to expect
Each 45-minute session includes:

• First-hand insights into novel R&I approaches in the bioplastics sector
• Opportunities for collaboration
• A chance to meet potential partners for your own R&I projects

Who should join?
This series is for EUBP members and community partners only, particularly those involved in research & development, applications, standardisation, and regulatory affairs.

Format

A 20-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A with the participants.