BIOSUPPACK

Demonstrative process for the production and enzymatic recycling of environmentally safe, superior and versatile PHA-based rigid packaging solutions by plasma integration in the value chain

AIMPLAS— España - Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon (AUA) — Grecia - Centre Scientifique & Technique de l’Industrie Textile Belge (CTB) — Bélgica - Fachhochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen (ASU) — Alemania - Vysoké Učení Technické v Brně (BUT) — República Checa - Plasma Leap Technologies Limited (PLT) — Irlanda - European Bioplastics e.V. (EUBP) — Alemania - SABIO S.R.L. — Italia - Nafigate Corporation, A.S. (NFG) — República Checa - Unilever-Knorr S.A. (ULK) — Grecia - Pasión del Duero S.L. (MICA) — España - Logoplaste Innovation Lab LDA (ILAB) — Portugal - Graphic Packaging International Europe (GPI) — Bélgica - IRIS Technology Solutions S.L. (IRIS) — España - ENCO SRL — Italia - ASA Spezialenzyme GmbH (ASA) — Alemania - Sociedad Anónima Agricultores de la Vega de Valencia (SAV) — España

Objectives

The main objective of BioSupPack is to develop new bio-based packaging solutions that are cost- and performance-competitive, primarily manufactured with PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates). These solutions must be suitable for sectors such as food, cosmetics, home care, and beverages, and must not generate environmental impact during or after their use.
The project aims for these packages to be highly recyclable, sustainable, and fully integrated into a Circular Economy model.

Description

BioSupPack is a European project focused on transforming the packaging industry through the development of advanced bio-based materials and innovative recycling processes. Its approach combines biotechnology, materials engineering, and emerging technologies such as plasma, with the goal of creating high-performance rigid packaging based on PHA.
The project works on several key areas:

Optimization of PHA formulations, using more than 85% renewable resources.
Industrial scaling of production, sorting, and recycling processes, applying Industry 4.0 principles.
Improvement of packaging properties, such as oxygen and water barrier, through coatings or plasma treatments.
Integration of plasma technology at different stages of the value chain to increase PHB purity and performance, enhance packaging properties, and boost enzymatic recycling.
Development of separation and recycling systems, including real-time monitoring and carbon recovery for new fermentations.
Creation of a new value chain, including the management of brewery waste and packaging waste.
Overall, BioSupPack aims to deliver sustainable, recyclable, and competitive packaging solutions aligned with industry needs, European legislation, and the growing environmental awareness of consumers.