Packaging
enterpriseTarget: Plastic bottle and container manufacturer
If you are a manufacturer dealing with strict recycling laws — this project developed new recycled mPET formulations that allow you to create high-quality packaging from waste.
CircSyst · Project
Industrial Systems for Recycling Plastic, Bio-Waste, and Water Recovery
environmentPilotedTRL 6
Imagine a city where nothing is wasted: old plastic becomes new packaging, food scraps turn into raw materials, and used water is cleaned and reused for farming. This project builds real-world examples of these loops in eight different European regions. It's like creating a blueprint for a zero-waste neighborhood that other cities can copy.
By the numbers
32
partners
9
demonstrators
8
European regions
10,244,330.61
grant amount in Euros
The business problem
What needed solving
Companies struggle to turn waste streams into profit and face increasing pressure to reduce plastic and water usage. There is a lack of proven, large-scale models for integrating water, bio-waste, and plastic recovery into a single regional system.
The solution
What was built
Nine pilot systems including mPET recycling formulations, flexible biorefineries for food waste, and smart urban wastewater reuse tools.
Audience
Who needs this
Plastic packaging manufacturersMunicipal water utility companiesIndustrial food processorsWaste management operatorsRegional urban planners
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Agriculture
mid-sizeTarget: Commercial farm or irrigation provider
If you are a farm dealing with water scarcity — this project developed systems for using reclaimed urban water and on-demand treated wastewater to keep crops hydrated.
Food Processing
anyTarget: Industrial food producer
If you are a food plant dealing with high volumes of organic waste — this project developed flexible biorefinery processes that turn food industry biowastes into valuable resources.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost of implementing these solutions?
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the individual solutions is not provided, though the total project grant is €10,244,330.61.
Are these solutions tested at an industrial scale?
Yes, the project implements 9 demonstrators across 8 European regions to validate large-scale pilot systems for water, biowaste, and plastics.
How is the IP and licensing handled?
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project includes dedicated work packages for knowledge transfer and results exploitation.
How does this help with environmental regulations?
The project aligns with the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan to help regions transition to sustainable economic systems.
When will these solutions be available for adoption?
The project runs from June 2024 to May 2027, suggesting that validated models will be available toward the end of this period.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 13 industry partners and 9 SMEs, representing a 41% industry ratio. This mix of 32 entities across 9 countries suggests a strong focus on market entry and regional scalability rather than pure academic research.
How to reach the team
Contact AIJU (Asociacion de Investigacion de la Industria del Juguete Conexas y Afines) in Spain.
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the CircSyst consortium for pilot replication.
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