Upcycling of PE and PET wastes to generate biodegradable bioplastics for food and drink packaging
acronym:
upPE-T
start:
2020-11-01
end:
2024-10-31
programme:
H2020 - Horisont 2020
sub-programme:
LEIT - Juhtkoht tööstustehnoloogias
instrument:
RIA
call identifier:
H2020-NMBP-TR-IND-2020-twostage
project number:
953214
duration in months:
48
partner count:
21
abstract:
The upPE-T project aims upcycling recalcitrant oil-based plastics by bioconversion into biodegradable bioplastic for food and drink packaging production.
Plastic packaging, which make up nearly 60% of the total plastic waste in Europe, is highly problema