This project focusses on the development of sustainable flexible packaging solutions that deliver high or ultra-high barrier performance in order to protect the packaged food stuffs and deliver required shelf life. there are three main categories for which solutions are being developed:

1. Recyclable (or recycling ready) polyolefin based materials: these are polymer/plastic film based solutions either on the basis of polypropylene or polyethylene; materials developed need to be suitable for mechanical recycling

2. Recyclable fiber-based solutions: these are materials based on packaging paper which are suitable for the existing paper collection and recycling stream

3. Biodegradable and compostable solutions: these are mainly materials that focus on industrial and home composting as well as marine degradability