Integrating bio-based adhesives into fibre-based packaging systems
Adhesives are common items used daily for sealing, packing, repairing, or holding things together for long or short periods. If we take a broader picture, we need adhesives in packaging, construction, automotive and aerospace industries, and in electronic and medical devices. Adhesives of various types account for a significant portion of the worldwide market. Traditional […]
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 […]
Advancing sustainability with smart packaging sensors
In 2022, each EU citizen generated 187 kg of packaging waste, with a significant portion originating from food packaging. One of the main challenges is to develop cost-effective, eco-friendly and sustainable packaging to secure food quality and extend the lifetime of packaged food products, such as meat and chicken. For this purpose, low-cost smart sensors […]
