DFI-LWV19220 - CBPM Paper-based food packaging (BO-57-103-003, BO-44-005-016)

Project: LVVN project

Project Details

Description

To achieve circularity in packaging materials, the next logic step would be reuse of the recycled paper materials in food contact applications. As present recycled paper cannot be used in food contact applications due to the presence of (ink) residues; Mosh (mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons) and/or Moah (mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons). Even today’s common laminates or plastic bags (bag in a box) do not offer sufficient barrier against Mosh/Moah.
This project intends to develop a paper-based laminate that is recyclable and that provides both barrier properties required for food packaging as well as protection against Mosh/Moah contamination.
This development will
-open the food packaging market to recycled paper products;
-provide packaging solutions that fit with circularity goals;
-will help to prevent littering and plastic pollution; and
-will improve the quality of current recycled products.

StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/01/1931/12/21