Packaging
anyTarget: Beverage bottling plants
If you are a bottling plant dealing with plastic waste and strict recycling laws — this project developed bioplastic bottle closures for oil and fruit juice that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
GREEN-LOOP · Project
Circular Bio-Based Materials for Packaging, Construction, and Industrial Machinery
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Imagine replacing plastic and rubber parts with materials made from plants and wood that don't pollute the earth. This work uses high-tech tools like microwaves and ultrasound to make these green materials strong and durable. It's like upgrading a factory's recipe and tools to make eco-friendly products that can be recycled forever.
By the numbers
3
innovative bio-based materials and components designed
18
consortium partners
The business problem
What needed solving
Traditional materials in construction and packaging rely on fossil fuels and are difficult to recycle, leading to resource depletion and environmental damage.
The solution
What was built
Three specific products: fire-resistant rubber panels, bioplastic bottle closures, and wood composite bearings. They also built a virtual platform for real-time business optimization and KPI evaluation.
Audience
Who needs this
Packaging manufacturersConstruction material suppliersIndustrial machinery OEMsBio-plastic producers
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Construction
mid-sizeTarget: Building material manufacturers
If you are a manufacturer dealing with the need for fire-resistant and sound-dampening materials — this project developed multifunctional rubber panels that offer vibrational applications and fire resistance.
Industrial Machinery
enterpriseTarget: Plastic injection molding machine producers
If you are a machinery producer dealing with wear and tear on machine parts — this project developed wood composite bearings for plastic injection machines to replace traditional components.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or price of these new materials?
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project uses Life Cycle Costing (LCC) to evaluate economic viability.
Can this be produced at an industrial scale?
Yes, the project focuses on retrofitting existing manufacturing lines using Artificial Intelligence and optimizing the value chain from raw material to end-of-life.
How is the IP and licensing handled for these bio-materials?
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project involves 7 industrial partners who are integrating these solutions into their processes.
How does this integrate into existing factory setups?
The project uses AI to retrofit manufacturing lines and employs microwave preheating and ultrasound to improve production efficiency.
What is the timeline for market availability?
The project period runs from 2022-09-01 to 2025-08-31, suggesting the results will be finalized by August 2025.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 7 industrial partners and 8 research entities across 8 countries. A 39% industry ratio and the inclusion of 4 SMEs indicate a strong focus on commercial viability and the ability to move research from the lab into actual factory environments.
How to reach the team
Contact IDENER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AIE in Spain
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the GREEN-LOOP consortium for licensing bio-based material patents.
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