European Funded Projects
European funded projects, such as PROSPER or MOEBIOS, play a key role in advancing sustainable materials and circular solutions.
Supported by the European Union, they bring together companies, research centres, and public stakeholders to collaborate on innovation.
These projects aim to develop, test, and validate new approaches in areas such as compostability, biodegradability, biobased content, and resource efficiency.
They also help bridge the gap between research and market deployment by supporting pilot projects and real-life applications.
By fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge, they accelerate the transition toward more sustainable and circular systems across Europe.
BE-UP
Be-UP develops novel aliphatic–aromatic biopolyesters produced from
bio-based building blocks (such as bio-Butanediol (BDO), innovative
catalysts and tailored additives. These materials are designed using
advanced modelling tools including kinetic Monte Carlo simulations,
polymerisation modelling, compounding modelling and inline rheology.
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BIO4COAT
BIO4COAT aims to validate the use of three biobased building blocks –
1,4-biobutanediol (1,4-bioBDO), long-chain dicarboxylic acids (lcDCA),
and material sourced from biorefineries. These will be transformed into
biopolyurethane (bioPu) coatings and new sustainable coatings for
applications in eight industrial sectors: plastics, hygiene, textiles,
agriculture, horticulture, furniture, energy and construction.
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GRECO
GRECO is an innovative project designed to address key challenges in the bioeconomy and sustainability sectors.
Coordinated by the prestigious Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GRECO brings together a consortium of experts from 14 European countries, working towards creating impactful solutions that advance the bio-based industry.
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INSOIL
INSOIL aims to optimize, validate and deploy three families of in-soil
biodegradable, bio-based solutions for crop production: mulch films,
plant guards and controlled release fertilizers (CRFs).
The goal is to
promote biopolymer and additives production from sustainable feedstock,
reduce plastic pollution, lower synthetic agrochemical use, and advance
the regulation, social acceptance, and implementation of biodegradable
bioplastic products.
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MOEBIOS
MoeBIOS proposes to implement a new value chain that incorporates advanced sorting, conditioning, and valorizing processes within the existing infrastructure of industrial recycling facilities.
The project targets bioplastics that lack established recycling processes, such as PLA, PHA, PBS, and PEF, with the potential inclusion of PBAT.
The recycling processes aim to reach at least the same quality and functionality as the original materials.
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PROSPER
The PROSPER project aims to cover the entire value chain of bio-based
plastics sorting and recycling. It will demonstrate a system to achieve a
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 by establishing pilot programs in
partner countries to sort, and chemically and mechanically recycle
bioplastics.
Additionally, the project will assess the costs and
contributions necessary under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
schemes from the bioplastics industry to ensure proper financing for
recycling facilities.
SISTERS
The SISTERS project aims to reduce food loss and waste in the main stages of the Food Value Chain in Europe through innovations targeted to each stage of the chain:
new tools for primary producers for promoting direct and Short Chain sales (farmers); new technological innovations in packaging for processors and retailers; and awareness campaigns for retailers and consumers on food loss and waste.
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SOUL
Traditional plastic products can pose a risk for the environment when not properly removed and disposed, when they cannot be recovered from soil, or when the recycling costs are too high.
SOUL will develop and validate 11 BPSs that are biodegradable in soil and compatible with various end-of-life scenarios, including composting, reuse and recycling for products not intended to remain in soil after their use.
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