Welcome to the third edition of the MAGNO newsletter!
As we step into 2025, we are excited to share some of the most impactful developments from the first half of the year. From public engagement events and new digital tools to open calls and strategic partnerships, the MAGNO project continues to gain momentum in reshaping the future of sustainable food packaging.
PROJECT UPDATES
NEW BLUESKY ACCOUNT
We’ve officially said goodbye to X (formerly Twitter) and launched our new BlueSky account, connecting with a community more aligned with our sustainability goals. Join the conversation.
NEW ZENODO REPOSITORY
Our Zenodo repository is now live, giving researchers and stakeholders open access to MAGNO publications, data, and research outputs. Take a look.
PRACTICE ABSTRACTS
MAGNO has released four Practice Abstracts outlining strategies and insights around innovation in sustainable packaging. These are concise documents that help distill our research and fieldwork into practical, actionable knowledge for stakeholders.
MAGNO Practice Abstracts on Food Packaging – MAGNO-PROJECT
CONSUMER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: Months 1–5
Our ongoing campaign continues to engage consumers around food packaging issues. So far, we’ve covered:
- Introduction to packaging pollution
- Basics of food packaging
- Environmental impact
- Circular economy
- Roles and responsibilities in waste management
Useful information for citizens – MAGNO-PROJECT
THREE MAGNO REVIEWS PUBLISHED
Check out our latest scientific reviews on:
- Food packaging business models as drivers for sustainability in the food packaging industry
- Plastic pollution in food packaging systems: impact on human health, socioeconomic considerations and regulatory framework
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Design, New Materials, and Production Challenges of Bioplastics-Based Food Packaging
Access them all under MAGNO Results on our website.
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
3rd Consortium Meeting in Barcelona
Partners gathered in Cornellà de Llobregat in May for MAGNO’s third consortium meeting. The event focused on aligning strategic goals and sharing progress, reaffirming our commitment to collaborative innovation.
HOLOSS Workshop in Monção
An in-person session led by HOLOSS brought together local stakeholders to discuss circular economy strategies in food packaging. The outcomes will be shared during MAGNO’s first online workshop on July 30th at 11:00 CET. [Register now]
MAGNO at IPACK-IMA 2025
From 27–30 May 2025, MAGNO participated in IPACK-IMA in Milan—one of Europe’s leading packaging trade fairs. On May 28th, consortium members Jessica Genovese, Luigi Operato, Wael Hamd, Phil Rosenow, and Ignacio Fernández-Pacheco Ruiz gave a dedicated presentation showcasing MAGNO’s work on digital innovation and sustainable food packaging.
OPEN CALLS
Call for Media Partners
We’re seeking European media organisations passionate about sustainability to collaborate on storytelling that drives consumer awareness.
Open Call for European Media Partners: Help Empower Consumers & Drive Global Change with MAGNO
Call for Consumer Associations
We’re also building a network of consumer advocacy groups ready to push for sustainable packaging practices. Help us empower people with knowledge and tools.
Open Call for European Consumer Associations: Join MAGNO to Empower People & Transform Consumption
SURVEY ALERT
The MAGNO Industry Survey (led by EuPC and Polymer Comply Europe) is now open!
We’re gathering insights from converters, recyclers, and waste managers to better understand the current landscape of food contact plastic waste.
[Take the survey here]
Thank you for following MAGNO’s journey!
To stay updated, follow us on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and explore our resources on the MAGNO website.
Together, we’re designing packaging systems for a circular, sustainable future.
