MAGNO-PROJECT

MAGNO EU: First Online Workshop on Laying the Groundwork for Sustainable Food Packaging
2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)
On July 30th, the MAGNO Project will host its first online workshop, led by project partner Holoss, and dedicated to advancing circular practices in the food packaging sector. Following the successful presential session held on May 27th, this online event will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to reflect on lessons learned, present ongoing work, and promote sustainable and collaborative solutions across the packaging value chain.
A Community-Based Circular Economy in Action
This workshop will feature contributions from six key entities in the region of Monção that bring unique insights and responsibilities to the table:

Senior University of Monção
Baú da Zuza
Câmara Municipal de Monção
Valorminho
Sirplaste
ONG ZERO

Together, these entities will represent different stages of the circular economy, illustrating how materials and resources can be repurposed, regenerated, and reintegrated into the system rather than discarded. Their combined efforts show that circularity is not only achievable — it’s already underway at the local level.
What to Expect
The online session will revisit and expand on the insights from the May 27th presential workshop, focusing on exploring the findings and results from the presential workshop (held on May 27th), analyze product lifecycles, and discover how circular economy models can transform packaging practices.
Don’t miss it and REGISTER HERE.

Workshop on Social Life Cycle Assessment within the SSbD Framework
2025-06-16 12:00 - 16:30
16 June 2025 | Brussels | Hybrid format
Kveloce, one of the MAGNO project partners, is organising a Participatory Workshop on Social LCA within the Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework, to be held on June 16th from 12:00 to 16:30 CET in a hybrid format.
📍 Venue: Topos EU Parliament, Rue d’Arlon 25, 1050 Brussels🌐 Online access: Details will be shared after registration🗓️ Registration deadline: 6 June 2025
The workshop will focus on exchanging knowledge, evidence-based methods and case studies to help build consensus around Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), with the aim of paving the way for future developments in the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework.

What is SSbD?
The SSbD framework (Caldeira et al., 2022) was developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. It is a holistic approach that ensures chemicals, materials, products and processes are safe for people and the environment, and sustainable throughout their life cycle. This involves integrating safety and sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) considerations into the design, production, use, and end-of-life stages.
Within this framework, sustainability is assessed using the Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) method, where Social LCA is one of the three pillars. However, S-LCA is a relatively new area of research and presents several challenges compared to environmental LCA, such as difficulties in justifying impact pathways and lack of consistent reference scales.

A Participatory Approach
This workshop is proposed in the context of several EU-funded projects joining forces to exchange knowledge and contribute to a joint understanding of S-LCA. It is supported by the IRISS network, with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) expressing interest in the results and feedback gathered from the session.
The agenda will include the introduction of attending stakeholders and researchers, followed by a participatory session where attendees will present their own experiences, methodologies, limitations, and discuss opportunities and next steps for advancing S-LCA within the SSbD framework.

🔗 To register, click here.

IPACK-IMA 2025
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00
MAGNO at IPACK-IMA 2025: Innovation and Sustainability at the Heart of the Future of Food Packaging
The MAGNO project will be taking part in the upcoming edition of IPACK-IMA 2025, one of the most important international trade fairs focused on processing and packaging technologies and materials for both the food and non-food sectors. The event will take place from 27 to 30 May 2025 at Fiera Milano, and will serve as a key platform to anticipate industry trends and foster new business and research opportunities.
IPACK-IMA offers a comprehensive and cross-sector overview of the packaging industry, targeting the entire fast-moving consumer goods and durable goods ecosystem. It places particular focus on four key markets: grain-based products, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and the fresh & convenience food sector.
In this context, MAGNO will present its progress in digital innovation for sustainable food packaging, in a session dedicated to exploring how new technologies can support the reduction of environmental impact in the packaging industry. The presentation will take place on 28 May, from 10:00 to 11:00, and will be delivered by our colleagues Jessica Genovese, Luigi Operato, Wael Hamd, Phil Rosenow, and Ignacio Fernández-Pacheco Ruiz, who will share the consortium’s vision and the collaborative work being developed within the project.

Learn more about the event and get the tickets here: https://www.ipackima.com/visitatori/biglietteria.html?utm_source=organic_post&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=biglietteria&utm_id=biglietteria
Don’t miss it!

Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
2025-05-20 09:00 - 2025-05-21 18:00
Horizon Europe Info Days – Cluster 6: Funding Opportunities for the Future of Food, Bioeconomy and Environment
The Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Info Days will take place online on 20–21 May 2025, offering a comprehensive overview of funding opportunities for research and innovation in the areas of food systems, bioeconomy, agriculture, natural resources, and the environment.
At MAGNO we believe this event is highly relevant for our community and for anyone working to build a more sustainable and circular future in Europe. These sessions are a valuable opportunity to better understand upcoming funding calls, policy priorities, and strategies for success in the Horizon Europe framework.

What to Expect
The event will include:

A plenary session on the strategic context of Cluster 6 within Horizon Europe.
A “Key to Success” session with guidance for submitting strong project proposals.
Topic-specific sessions aligned with the 2025 Work Programme, including food systems, biodiversity, circular economy, zero pollution, climate action, digital governance, and more.
A final session dedicated to COFUND partnerships.

All sessions are online, in English, and will be livestreamed directly on the official platform. Questions can be submitted in advance via Sli.do.
You can find the full programme here:👉 https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/6lLZRxTBKVsWnjEtjwhVyl/programme

Complementary Events in Warsaw
In addition to the online Info Days, the CARE4BIO project will host two in-person events in Warsaw:

27 May 2025 | Brokerage Event – Networking and matchmaking for potential applicants.
28 May 2025 | Interactive Training – Practical guidance for preparing proposals (limited spots).

Why It Matters
At MAGNO, we see this as more than just an event — it’s a chance to stay aligned with the evolving priorities of European research and innovation.
For those of us working at the intersection of food systems, packaging, circular economy, and environmental sustainability, understanding the funding landscape is essential to driving impact. Even without direct participation, events like these offer valuable context, visibility into future trends, and new collaborative possibilities.
If you’re interested in applying to Horizon Europe or aligning your work with EU priorities, we encourage you to explore this event.

BALTIPLAST Event
2025-04-02 14:30 - 18:00
Reducing Plastic, Enhancing Sustainability: Smart Solutions for Every Business

On April 2, 2024, the BALTIPLAST hybrid event in Hamburg will bring together industry experts, businesses, and sustainability leaders to explore practical solutions for reducing single-use plastics and plastic packaging. This event will highlight successful case studies, discuss evolving regulatory frameworks, and showcase best practices that support a circular economy.
A key focus will be on cost-effective sustainability strategies, regulatory compliance, and technological tools such as the BALTIPLAST Inventory Tool and the BioRADAR Implementation Scorecard, designed to help businesses track and reduce plastic waste efficiently. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts, exchange insights, and gain actionable knowledge to implement in their operations.
The event will take place at the Finkenau Forum in Hamburg and will also be accessible online. Discussions will be conducted in English, with German language support available. Participation is free of charge.

Check the Event Agenda and the Invitation

Resources Conservation & Recycling Webinars
2025-02-27 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00
Resources, Conservation & Recycling Webinars

From February to May, every month, the journal Resources, Conservation & Recycling hosts a 40-minute webinar featuring distinguished guests.
In the last session, held on February 27, Thomas McDonald from the University of Manchester presented his webinar, “Data-driven analysis of HDPE post-consumer recyclate for sustainable bottle packaging.” His approach, using FTIR, TGA, and other mechanical testing methods, enables the selection of high-quality recycled HDPE that closely matches virgin plastic, ensuring better performance in sustainable packaging. You can find the whole webinar here.
Upcoming sessions will cover topics like “Optimizing Decision-Making in the Cannabis Industry Using Life Cycle Assessment” , “Enabling Role of Support Flows in Circular Supply Chain Design” and “The convenience economy: Product flows and GHG emissions of returned apparel.”
If you’re interested in learning more, don’t forget to register and participate!
https://tinyurl.com/2bo5796u

MAGNO at One Health Conference - Athens, Greece
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17 | Athenes, Greece, Greece
From October 15 to 17, the 3rd International One Health Conference was held in Athens, Greece.
A conference that aims to activate synergetic dialogues between disciplinary fields of research and fields of action between researchers, experts and students. In this edition, the third after Catania in 2022 and Barcelona in 2023, the theme was: “Mediterranean: crossroads of humanity for climate and maternal and child health”.

This health event also included the presentation of the MAGNO project for all attendees, by Prof. Mohamed Banni, within the conference ‘New insights into the effects of microplastics of human health: a one heath concept’ in which the importance of microplastics in health was highlighted and with it, the MAGNO project to improve the packaging of all food and with it, its impact on human health.
In addition, during the presentation of the MAGNO project, Prof. Banni asked all attendees to join the MAGNO Multi-actor Community!
A network that unites all parts of the food packaging value chain so that all companies, academic institutions, research centres, NGOs, local authorities and European associations, can achieve together the implementation of cohesive strategies to address the current challenges of the food packaging sector by connecting research, industry and consumers.

More info in this document: Conference Athen Onehealth

MAGNO at TWISSE Night - Sousse (Tunisia)
2024-09-27 | Sousse, Tunisia, Tunisia
Last September 27th, MAGNO project was honored to be present at the TWISE European Research Night held in Sousse (Tunisia); an event that provides a unique opportunity to meet researchers from diverse backgrounds, present in more than 400 sites in 23 countries.
The public had the opportunity to interact with scientists and discover innovative teaching methods through this immersive experience within four universes dedicated to the themes of environment, health, technology and social issues.
This event offers innovative demonstrations on artificial intelligence and scientific shows and activities, in order to explore science in a fun, original and enriching way.
There MAGNO could be presented to all attendees, during a lecture by Professor Mohamed Banni (PhD) in which he could talk about the objectives of the project, the development achieved in recent months and the new steps to be taken.

The Association for Scientific Research and Innovation in Informatics (ARSII), in collaboration with the Tunisian Association for Sustainable Development, Research in Action (REACT) and four prestigious Tunisian universities (the University of Sfax, the Université_de_Carthage, the University of Sousse and the University of Monastir) organizes this European Researchers’ Night “TWISE Night”.

MAGNO participates in FACHPACK, in Nuremberg, Germany - 26 September 2024
2024-09-26 | Nuremberg, Germany
On 26 September 2024, MAGNO participated in the FACHPACK trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany,
One of the leading events in Europe for packaging producers and users, where many companies and organisations were able to present new packaging solutions for consumer and industrial goods, packaging aids and packaging materials, but also for packaging production, packaging technology, logistics and packaging systems or technological trends in printing and networking. In addition, we were able to be present for discussions about the challenges that still lie ahead for the packaging industry and the analysis of what has already been achieved.
MAGNO was present presenting the project to all the attendees of this fair, talking to the companies of the project, leaving them information brochures about MAGNO and making contacts with all of them.
It was a luxury to have our partners from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV , as representatives of the MAGNO project at the fair.:

Paula Goderbauer, research associate.
Phil Rosenow, scientist.

Below, you can see some pictures of the event:

Circular economy workshops in Valencia - 19 and 20 september 2024- Introduction to CCRI and Public Participation in Circular Economy and Circular Business Models in the Agri-Food Industry
2024-09-19 08:45 - 2024-09-20 17:30 | Valencia, Valencia, Spain
We are pleased to invite you to participate in two exceptional workshops in Valencia (Spain), where we will delve into the circular economy and its application in the agri-food sector.
Organised in the framework of the CCRI Knowledge Hub, a European project coordinated by Kveloce, these workshops are designed to provide you with practical knowledge and innovative strategies that can transform your approach to sustainability ♻️ 🗣️🍎

1️⃣ Workshop 1: Introduction to CCRI and Public Participation in Circular Economy

Date: 19 September 2024
Time: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM (Brussels time)
Location: ESPACIO ADEIT, Plaza Virgen de la Paz 3, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
Event format: Hybrid
Language: english
Content: This workshop will introduce the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and the projects that support it, including the CCRI Knowledge Hub. We will discuss the importance of public participation in the circular economy, explore basic concepts, share good practices and engage in a deliberative dialogue that will conclude with recommendations and a specific case study from Valencia.
🔗 Register: here

2️⃣ Workshop 2: Circular Business Models in the Agri-Food Industry

Date: 20 September 2024
Time: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM (Brussels time)
Location: ESPACIO ADEIT, Plaza Virgen de la Paz 3, 46001 Valencia, Spain
Event format: Hybrid
Language: Spanish
Content: This second workshop will focus on the application of circular business models in the agri-food sector, highlighting advanced technological tools such as the DIS tool, which integrates advanced technologies to improve traceability, optimise the use of resources and support sustainable practices.
🔗Register: here

Program:

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This project, CCRI Knowledge Hub, is part of the European “Circular Cities & Regions Initiative”, which supports the green transition in Europe by promoting circularity at the local and regional levels. The aim of the CCRI Knowledge Hub is to expand the network of stakeholders, sharing knowledge and systemic solutions tailored to the specific needs of each city and region.
➡️ More information: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101135174

Sustainable Packaging Summit - Amsterdam- 12 and 13 November 2024.
2024-08-14 08:00 - 17:00
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2024 will be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 12-13 November 2024.
A professional summit for sponsors, exhibitors and media partners of the sustainable packaging industry, dedicated to making packaging fit for purpose in a rapidly changing world by becoming more and more sustainable.
Challenges, debates and new approaches will come together at this innovation summit.
International packaging value chain leaders, brands, NGOs, recyclers and industry regulators will be in attendance and the programme will focus on harmonising actions in the evolution of packaging labelling, assessing packaging formats and product portfolios in different regions of the world to find opportunities for reduction and redesign, and finding common ground for reusable packaging systems to scale up; the role of biodiversity as an environmental, social and governance priority for packaging; learnings from standardised testing methods; and how to gather data globally to address global challenges.
In case you are interested in attending, more information is available here

MAGNO at the International Congress of Aquatic toxicology ECOBIm
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-24 | Banyuls sur Mer, South France, France
MAGNO was present at the International Congress of Aquatic toxicology ECOBIm held in Banyuls sur Mer in South France, from 21th to 24 th of May.

An event that brought together researchers, academics, students and representatives of the economic and cultural sector to discuss aquatic ecotoxicology and, in particular, to talk about the problems and impacts of pollution and chemical waste in the Mediterranean.
Mohamed Banni, Professor from the University of Sousse, in Tunisia, partner of the MAGNO project, gave an interesting presentation on ‘Assessment of the impact of Mytilus galloprovincialis gametes exposure to environmental microplastics on fertility and larval quality: Initial Prothymosine- ɑ screening tests in invertebrates’.
A good opportunity to highlight the latest research in aquatic ecotoxicology and contribute to the understanding of the impacts of marine pollution in the Mediterranean.

Presentation
Presentation – Congress France May 21th to 24th 2024

Information
More information about the event: International Congress of Aquatic toxicology ECOBIm

Watch MAGNO remotely @ INNOVATION FORUM 4 PLASTICS
2024-04-19 08:00 - 14:00
MAGNO will be present at the Innovation Forum 4 Plastics on 19 April 2024 in Brussels. The presence is granted by our project coordinator Ignacio Fernandez-Pacheco Ruiz.
Organised in collaboration with CIMPA and the European Research Executive Agency (REA), the event will serve as a platform to address pressing plastics challenges and showcase innovative solutions. The event is an official side event to the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels.
Magno will present there goals, methodologies and activities to engage in discussions about synergies with our Circular Plastics Cluster partners within a general presentation of all the features of the EU-funded project. This collaborative effort aims to maximise the impact of circular solutions in the reduction of plastic waste.
In addition to the presentations, a panel discussion with representatives from the European Commission will be held about the role of R&I projects in the EU policy agenda. The dialogue aims to explore how the project results contribute to achieving the EU Green Deal and CEAP objectives.
During the Forum, we look forward to gaining valuable insights and fostering collaborations that are crucial for moving the circular plastics movement forward. Meet us there!
Event time
Friday, 19 April, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CEST)
Venue
COMET Meetings – Louise Brussels
Pl. Stéphanie 20
1050 Brussels, Belgium
Agenda
The agenda for the event can be found here: WCEF-Innovation-Forum-4-Plastics-2024-publicre.
Registration
You can register here.

MAGNO at Innovation Forum 4 Plastics - Event highlights on EU innovations for plastics circularity
2024-04-15
Innovation Forum 4 Plastics highlights EU innovations for plastics circularity

The 2024 edition of the “Innovation Forum 4 Plastics” was held in Brussels on 19 April, and showcased different innovative solutions of EU-funded projects aiming at reducing plastic waste and boosting plastic recycling and circularity.
Hosted by EuRIC on behalf of the CIMPA project, supported by the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency (REA) and as a side event of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), the event attracted approximately 70 participants.
Sophie Sicard, President of EuRIC’s European Plastic Recycling Branch (EPRB) said in her opening remarks: “While our industry drives innovation, we also require innovation from the EU legislation. Achieving economic profitability in plastics recycling and circularity is the main challenge and demands political solutions.”

Evdokia Achilleos, Head of Sector “Circular and Bio-based Economy and Zero Pollution” at the European Commission’s Research and Executive Agency (REA), highlighted the importance of collaborations in enhancing efforts to increase plastics circularity and the role of R&I projects in achieving the EU’s green objectives.
The event introduced the Circular Plastics Cluster, a coalition of 7 EU-funded projects, and results from partner projects CIMPA, Circular FoodPack, SOL-REC2, and Merlin, focusing on multilayer plastic recycling, were highlighted. Additionally, presentations on sustainable food plastic packaging were provided by recently funded projects STOPP, MAGNO, VISS, and REBIOLUTION. The event also showcased project outcomes on circular technical plastics, including PRIMUS, Green3D, Circular Flooring, and PLAST2BCLEANED.
Concluding the event was a panel discussion addressing the role of R&I projects in EU policy. Panelists Pierre Fiasse (Groupe Comet), Katharina Schlegel (Plastics Europe), Wolfgang Trunk (European Commission, DG ENV), Silvia Maltagliati (European Commission, DG RTD), and Olga Pozlevic (European Commission, DG GROW) shared insights on legislative developments and challenges in advancing plastic circularity.

On the MAGNO side, there were three important contributions from our partners, FHF, DNV and UOB, made by Phil Rosenow, Luigi Operato and Wael Hamd respectively.

On regulatory complexity, Phil Rosenow from FHF, states that Practical implementations of packaging solutions on the market are subject to a host of different regulations (e.g. PPWR, SUP, REACH, …). The resulting regulatory jungle poses possible hindrances to companies. While large companies can support legal departments, SMEs are affected more strongly. At the same time, it is to be acknowledged that food packaging must be well regulated due to possible health effects. Streamlining the regulatory process may be worth investigating.
On regulatory barriers, Wael Hamd from University of Balamand, stated that plastics are chemically recycled by breaking them down into molecular building pieces that can be reused. This procedure, also known as advanced recycling, is different from mechanical recycling. This latter, which is still in use, chops up used plastic into parts that are blended into virgin plastic, which is made from oil or natural gas, to add recycled content. Although advanced recycling plays an important role in the general recycling scheme of plastics, it is considered as energy extensive and pollution generating process. Thus, the undesirable effect of chemical recycling deserves to be discussed.

On technial barriers, Luigi Operato from DNV, said that The recyclability and environmental viability of bioplastics are heavily dependent on its base design and the choice of raw materials. Although most of the bioplastics are claimed to be biodegradable, their complete degradability is realized under specific conditions. So, while promoting the use of bioplastics, the development of necessary infrastructure should also be encouraged to close the loop.

Presentations

DOWNLOAD SLIDES SESSION I “CIRCULAR PLASTICS CLUSTER”

DOWNLOAD SLIDES SESSION II “FOOD PLASTIC PACKAGING”

DOWNLOAD SLIDES SESSION III “TECHNICAL PLASTICS”

Complete CIMPA Press Release and pictures here:

https://cimpa-h2020.eu/innovation-forum-4-plastics-highlights-eu-innovations-for-plastics-circularity/
