R-EU-CYCLE

The R-EU-CYCLE project is part of the CrossS3 project portfolio and aims to support SMEs in the agri-food sector in packaging innovation. The focus is on developing sustainable packaging solutions that maintain the quality and safety of food products while reducing environmental impact. With growing concerns about the environmental impact of packaging, circular packaging is more important than ever. However, safety and ease of use remain crucial.

R-EU-CYCLE aims for:

• Optimising sortability and recyclability: food packaging is designed to be highly recyclable after use, without compromising its function.

• Interregional cooperation: through an interregional value chain analysis, the challenges and opportunities in the regions of Flanders, Wallonia, Grand Est and Hauts-de-France are identified.

• Knowledge sharing and awareness: marketers, packaging developers and recycling companies are brought together to share knowledge and work jointly on solutions.

Five concrete business cases will be developed within the project, aimed at improving the sorting and recyclability of plastic food packaging. This will be done by:

• Organising workshops and information sessions on new technologies and regulations.
• Encouraging cooperation between packaging developers and recyclers to achieve efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Developing prototypes that comply with regulations and can be recycled effectively.
• Widely disseminating information and results of the technologies and recycling tests developed.

The success of R-EU-CYCLE relies on the expertise and wide networks of the project partners. These partnerships make it possible to achieve the project's ambitious goals and have a significant impact on the future of sustainable food packaging in Europe.