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The PLA-Foam project aims to create biodegradable foam packaging from unmodified polylactic acid using a novel extrusion process. This initiative seeks to address environmental concerns associated with traditional foamed polymers while providing effective packaging solutions for the food industry.
450 k t p.a. of foamed polymer packaging (mainly expanded polystyrene, EPS) is consumed in the EU with 34% (150 k t p.a.) used for food packaging.
Foam packaging is an essential part of the food processing and transport process to prevent damage and spoilage.
However, they are made from synthetic polymers and have low density (50 kg/m3) which makes them difficult to recycle economically.
Thus, the vast majority of foams are landfilled at the end-of-life where they take-up a large volume and resi…
THE UK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED
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United Kingdom, PERSHORE
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Austria, MICHELDORF
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Italy, BOLLATE
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Italy, SONA
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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