The world's first entirely biobased multi-layer flexible pouch packaging that is both recyclable and biodegradable to reduce the carbon emission and support single-use plastics waste reducing for food industry

世界上第一个完全生物基多层软袋包装，既可回收又可生物降解，以减少碳排放并支持食品行业减少一次性塑料废物

• 批准号: 10053715
• 金额: $ 31.85万
• 依托单位: ALGREEN LTD
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2023 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10053715
• 关键词: world; first; entirely; biobased; multi

Plastic pouches generate 895,000t of waste and are responsible for 2.7bn kgCO2e annually in the UK. They are typically made of fossil-fuel derived virgin plastics, coatings, adhesives, contaminants and inks. pouches are an essential and agnostic part of the packaging for bottles, food products and cosmetics, featuring product information, however, they are notoriously difficult to recycle due to a complex mix of layers, coatings, adhesives and contaminants. Our vision is to reduce plastic waste from pouches entering the environment using our pouches made from algae. Algreen is a fully biobased and biodegradable, waste-free, pressure-sensitive pouch that mimics performance/aesthetic of plastic pouches. Biodegradables were highlighted as a critical component in developing more circular systems and supply chains by Bioplastics Europe. The most effective way to reduce plastic waste from packaging/pouches is to use alternative biodegradable materials that are less destructive. Our solution takes advantage of world-class advancements in biochemistry, creating a tangible, scalable alternative to plastic pouches. It aligns with new government priorities for Clean Growth, Green Recovery and addresses 2 PACT targets (eliminating SUP packaging through innovation and increasing recyclability and compostability). This project will build on substantial in-lab testing on Algreen, we will undertake:* In-lab testing to assess performance and durability like-for-like to plastic, environmental performance and pressure under manufacturing processes.* Manufacturability assessment led by innovation centre Imperial College London/CPI to optimise formulas to ensure Algreen can meet manufacturing requirements.* Build a GTM strategy and carry out consultations supported by Algreen board advisors with key stakeholders e.g manufacturers/brands that have signed the Plastics Pact such as Unilever, CocaCola and BPF to inform pouch development. We will seek advice from FSA regarding food safety regulations pouches on flexibles and films.* Validate our environmental claims with an LCA.

塑料袋会产生895,000吨的废物，每年在英国负责27亿kgco2e。它们通常由化石燃料衍生的纯塑料，涂料，粘合剂，污染物和墨水制成。小袋是瓶子，食品和化妆品包装的必不可少的一部分，具有产品信息，但是由于层，涂料，胶粘剂，胶粘剂和污染物的复杂组合，它们很难回收。我们的视野是用藻类制成的小袋减少进入环境中的塑料废物。 Algreen是一种完全生物基且可生物降解的，无垃圾，压敏的小袋，模仿了塑料袋的性能/美学。欧洲生物塑料欧洲开发更多的圆形系统和供应链，将生物降解物作为关键组成部分。减少包装/小袋的塑料废物的最有效方法是使用替代破坏性的替代生物降解材料。我们的解决方案利用了世界一流的生物化学进步，为塑料袋创造了有形，可扩展的替代品。它符合新政府的优先事项，以清洁增长，绿色恢复并解决了2条协议目标（通过创新和增加可回收性和堆肥性消除了SUP包装）。该项目将基于对Algreen的实质性内部测试，我们将进行：* LAB测试，以评估类似于塑料的性能和耐用性，类似于塑料，环境绩效，环境绩效和压力。利益相关者例如，签署了塑料协议的制造商/品牌，例如联合利华，可口可乐和BPF，以告知小袋开发。我们将向FSA寻求有关食品安全法规的建议。*通过LCA验证我们的环境主张。