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 […]
Efficient sorting of contaminated fiber-based packaging with smart identification markers
Fibre-based packaging (FBP) — such as trays, cartons or takeaway containers — offers a sustainable alternative to plastic. However, when these materials are contaminated with organic residues like blood, oils or fats — a common situation in food applications — their recyclability is severely limited. Most of this packaging ends up being landfilled or incinerated, […]
RISE PFI joins the Management Committee of the new ENFiber COST Action
Launched on 23 September in Brussels, ENFiber aims to transform food processing waste into sustainable fibres, with our colleague Dr. Gary Chinga Carrasco representing RISE PFI in the Management Committee. Embracing the circular bioeconomy together means joining forces, sharing knowledge, and creating innovative solutions that maximise the value of resources. This is the objective that guides […]
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 […]
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 […]
SPAPER 2025: REDYSIGN at the forefront of innovation in resource-efficient packaging
REDYSIGN attended this key event in the paper sector, participating alongside TECNALIA and using the platform to connect with key stakeholders in the industrial community. SPAPER made its return to Zaragoza, Spain, solidifying its position as one of the leading events in the pulp, paper, and cardboard industry. Held from March 4th to 6th, 2025, […]
REDYSIGN presents sustainable packaging innovations at SSbD24
The participation of HOLOSS in the conference provided an opportunity for the project to consolidate knowledge on the application of the SSbD framework in case studies and network with key industry actors in the value chain. The city of Monte Verità (Switzerland) became the epicenter for innovation and collaboration for one full week (November 10-15), […]
Advances in the creation of fibre-based packaging during the first year of the REDYSIGN Project
The project, funded by CBE JU and coordinated by Tecnalia, has completed its first year, achieving significant milestones The European project REDYSIGN celebrated its one-year anniversary in Tallinn, Estonia, marking a significant milestone in the mission to develop a circular bio-based alternative for fresh meat packaging using lignocellulosic materials. This research and innovation initiative brought […]
