VTT showcased REDYSIGN at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht
VTT represented the REDYSIGN project in Utrecht, showcasing smart-tag innovations for recyclable-by-design fibre-based packaging. From 10 to 12 November 2025, the Sustainable Packaging Summit gathered the global packaging value chain at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Among the participants was our partner VTT, represented by our colleague Liisa Hakola, who […]
Exploring sustainable food packaging through REDYSIGN at the EPIC Masterclass
Han Brinkhuis from McAirlaid’s highlights REDYSIGN’s role in advancing sustainable food packaging solutions at the EPIC Masterclass On 15 October 2025, the EPIC Masterclass “Food Packaging Materials & Technologies for a Greener Future” brought together industry experts and innovators to explore the latest advancements in sustainable food packaging. Representing REDYSIGN, Han Brinkhuis from McAirlaid’s Vliesstoffe […]
EROSKI leads a focus group on sustainable packaging within the REDYSIGN project
Organised by EROSKI within the REDYSIGN project, the session gathered key food industry players to discuss current packaging challenges and co-create opportunities for circular innovation. On 2 October, EROSKI hosted a focus group session at the headquarters of Basque Food Cluster in Zamudio (Spain), bringing together a small but diverse group of companies from the […]
Midway through the REDYSIGN journey: milestones reached and the path to circularity ahead
The REDYSIGN consortium met in Valladolid to share progress, highlighting advances in eco-designed fibre packaging for fresh meat, smart sorting tools, and high-quality sustainable pulp. The REDYSIGN Project has reached its halfway point in the journey to create recyclable, bio-based and smart packaging solutions for fresh meat products. To mark this stage, project partners met […]
REDYSIGN featured at IFPC 2025, Europe’s top moulded fibre event
On 18 September, REDYSIGN was represented by its coordinator, Dr. Álvaro Tejado, during the New Innovations Session. The International Fibre Moulding and Paper Forming Conference (IFPC) 2025 celebrated its third edition on 17–18 September in Stockholm, Sweden, consolidating its reputation as Europe’s leading event for fibre-based and paper-based packaging solutions. Over the years, IFPC has […]
REDYSIGN reaches a milestone in the project: boosting classification capabilities with identification markers
The development of new identification markers integrated into the different components of fiber-based packaging (FBP) will enable efficient identification and sorting, paving the way for a smart packaging solution. The REDYSIGN project has successfully reached the second key milestone of the initiative, focusing on the integration of identification markers and digital sorting technologies. Led by […]
REDYSIGN and R3PACK: Collaborative EU Projects transforming packaging with cellulose fibre innovation
The development of sustainable, fibre-based packaging is a critical challenge in the drive to meet the European Green Deal’s objectives, with the ultimate goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship funding program for research and innovation, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the transition to a circular bioeconomy. Under its […]
Discover REDYSIGN: The journey behind biobased packaging
A small, everyday action, such as purchasing and disposing of food packaging, can have far-reaching environmental consequences. This idea is illustrated through the story of María, the main character in REDYSIGN’s first animated video. What the video shows: A new way to tell the REDYSIGN mission The REDYSIGN video presents the challenges associated with conventional […]
Dry Forming: An eco-friendly approach to fibre products
The interest in lignocellulosic fibres is steadily increasing, as they represent a widely available resource and a main component of renewable, biodegradable and recyclable thermoformed products. Lignocellulosic fibres are most promising to replace single-use plastic products, as part of a developing bio- and circular economy. Various types of lignocellulosic fibres have been utilized from e.g. […]
REDYSIGN consortium makes remarkable progress in developing cutting-edge packaging
The project has achieved important advances in the development of recyclable-by-design trays and absorbent pads, as well as in the design of anti-spoilage sensors and demonstration of their effectiveness. The city of Espoo (Finland) was the meeting point for the REDYSIGN Consortium on March 18th and 19th, hosted by VTT and Valmet partners. This gathering […]
