Project

ECOSYSTEM DIGITAL TWIN AS AN ASSISTANCE TOOL FOR NOVEL STRATEGIES

MAGNO is creating a Digital Twin (including data and algorithms based on AI) of the packaging value chain in Europe that can predict the future effects when modifying our way to design, produce, use and recycle food plastic packages. The Ecosystem Digital Twin will form the MAGNO baseline for testing strategies to improve the performance of the packaging sector.

PACKAGING MANUFACTURING PRACTICES

MAGNO aims to analyse and determine the best food packaging manufacturing strategies. This includes the study of different raw materials and alternatives to fossil-based materials, design options, production routes and the approaches that exist to reduce waste generation during manufacture for a more efficient and environmentally friendly food packaging manufacturing practices.

PACKAGING USE IN THE FOOD SYSTEM

MAGNO works on identifying and classifying the materials used in food packaging sector that can harm human health and environment. The pollution (litter) consequences of those packages will be determined. To improve the usage of packaging from the point of view of packers, warehouse, and retailers. And finally, to establish the future of standards and legislation for food packaging sector.

SUSTAINABILITY AND END OF LIFE OPTIONS

MAGNO identifies the best food packaging system practices available to reduce pollution and increase the sustainability of the sector. To show different end of life alternatives for packaging plastic and define the LCA, LCC and S-LCA of packaging within the whole value chain. Finally, to generate novel circular approaches that can act to boost the food system.

CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE AND INNOVATIVE CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL

MAGNO will work on identifying consumer needs and perceptions based on the current food packaging approach. This includes market analysis to optimise the food packaging sector and to apply the best available strategies to engage consumers in the environmental pollution quandary and to provide solutions on how to decrease and resolve their impacts.

#1

Identify the effects and impacts of littered plastic food packaging

SO1.1. Evaluate the effects of littered plastic food packaging on three main environments: terrestrial, freshwater and marine

SO1.2. To evaluate the impacts of alternative packaging design and bio-based feedstocks on the reduction of plastic packaging pollution of ecosystems.

SO1.3. To understand and prevent the effects on climate change. Analysis of mitigation and/or adaption actions to current and future scenarios.

SO1.4. To increase the adoption of sustainable packaging by including circular models in the value chain.

SO1.5. To generate a series of strategies to reduce the impacts of plastics on human health, especially those substances of very high.

SO1.6. To recognise the end-of-life strategies for the packaging of food systems.

This includes the reuse and recycling of packaging.

#2

Develop and validate a series of innovative business strategies.

SO2.1. Create novel strategies to include the multi-actor approach.

SO2.2. To study and optimise the whole packaging value chain in the food system.

SO2.3. To include business approaches in the packaging food system.

SO2.4. To determine the best future design and production models. Promotion of effective and efficient packaging solutions.

SO2.5. To reduce the dependency on fossil-based materials.

SO2.6. To incorporate the circularity concept in new business models.

SO2.7. To identify best practices to prevent and reduce plastic food packaging waste.

#3

To include government and society (consumers) in the food packaging system loop.

SO3.1. To promote the EU climate action amongst all the multi-actors involved in the food system.

SO3.2. To obtain consumer acceptance of novel sustainable approaches with the possibility of reaching non-use of packaging in the future.

SO3.3. To ncourage the implementation of current and new legislation and directives regarding plastic usage