REDYSIGN

REDYSIGN aims to develop: 

• circular, fibre-based fresh meat packaging to replace non-circular, plastic products – at least one kind of each intermediate product will be validated, and at least one complete packaging solution will be tested; 

• 12 innovative, resource-efficient processes for the production of high-performance, recyclable, wood-based packaging materials; 

• two sensors – one to detect rotting, one to detect breaks in the cold chain – to prevent food spoilage, and an identification marker to improve sorting prior to recycling and strengthen traceability and data management; 

• an efficient process for recycling packaging contaminated with organic waste – to be demonstrated by production of new packaging from the recycled fibres; 

• activities to commercialise and ensure maximum exploitation of the solutions; 

• guidelines for maximising recycling of food-contaminated fibre-based packaging. 

• The production processes developed under REDYSIGN will ensure efficient use of chemicals, water and energy, thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy use and material consumption. 

• The design of the packaging components and recycling process will ensure high recycling yields and boost circularity. 

• Creation of the smart, recyclable packaging system will lead to the production of a number of innovative wood-derived packaging materials with novel functionalities, as well as facilitating fresh meat distribution and preventing food waste. 

• The participation of a large Spanish distribution company will pave the way for market uptake of the products in the fresh meat sector and beyond. 

• Exploration of new markets for the products should lead to job creation in the area of processing of bio-based materials.