Buddie-Pack publishes its December 2023 newsletter

Last updated: 06 / 01 / 2025

The consortium has just published its last newsletter of the year. Here is the summary of the points to remember.

Summary

Great progress in work modules (WP)

The consortium continues its good momentum regarding the reduction of single-use plastic.

WP2 researchers are actively seeking UK participants to take part in a study exploring opinions on reusable meat packaging in the catering industry.

WP3 focuses on mechanical and optical tests were carried out in order to optimally select the materials suitable for each type of reusable packaging. We learn that efforts will now be focused on analyzing test results in order to obtain the first prototypes of what will be the materials that will make up standard reusable plastic packaging.

A real progression in the progress of WP4 (evaluation of the economy of reusable products) is underlined. In fact, the dedicated group is currently carrying out 2 tasks out of the 4 planned. Among them: the task 4.1, focusing on cost/benefit analysis throughout the reuse cycle to ensure profitability. The objective is to provide valuable information on the financial viability of different cases of reuse and to make a comparison with current packaging formats).

In September 2024, large-scale testing of RPP materials and design, business models, consumer acceptance and safety monitoring will be carried out for the following packaging:

Catering trays in schools and retirement homes.
Catering trays for takeaway meals
Secondary food packaging for meat
Packaging of bulk personal care products in supermarkets
Catering packaging for on-site food consumption in supermarkets
Bag-in-box® for the distribution of antiseptics in hospitals.

Finally, the members of WP7 were also able to make progress on environmental, financial and social analyzes of the life cycle of different cases of packaging. As a reminder, the objectives are to identify hot spots for each use case and to provide guidelines to make reusable packaging more virtuous than single-use packaging. Here is the current status:

Environmental analyzes : 5 out of 6 use cases have been carried out. Comprehensive analyzes were presented in December to reach consensus on design and material choices.
Economic analyzes : collection of data from use case managers and main beneficiaries on machine and labor costs in order to finalize the calculation of direct and indirect costs.
Social analytics : the indicators that will be used in the social analysis have been chosen. A presentation will be shared with partners in January.

ETERNITY Systems in the heart of the “Information from our partners” section.

The first element mentioned is the participation of the company in the context of the use case ofAusolan. Two types of trays designed by Knauf will be deployed: one with single portion and another with multiple portions. The trays will then be filled in Ausolan's central kitchens and distributed to several schools and retirement homes in Spain. The single-serving trays will be heated in the microwave and the consumer will be able to eat straight from the tray. On the other hand, the multi-portion trays will go in the oven and will then be transferred to plates. Once dirty, ETERNITY Systems will intervene to wash the containers and return them clean to the central kitchens of Ausolan.

This loop will be repeated several times in order to collect data and draw conclusions.

Second information reported: the organization of an Open Day on November 30 in Lisses. The goal was to present and democratize industry professions to candidates, in connection with the French Fab Industry Week. Find our dedicated article below:

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Finally, the newsletter includes our article reporting on our victory at the 91 d'or, in the "Ecological Transition Award" category. To learn more, we invite you to read our dedicated article:

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Among other information from partners Buddie-Pack, we note the availability of replays of Fitness 2.0 online training sessions on their website as well as thearticle written by two AIMPLAS researchers (available in Spanish only).

The Global Industrie show as a major event

This event is the only element highlighted in the eponymous section of the newsletter. It will take place from March 25 to 28 at the Parc des Exposition Paris Nord Villepinte. You can find us there as an exhibitor.

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About the Author

Anthony ADAM

Communications and Marketing Manager at ETERNITY Systems, Anthony designs strategies and content to promote more sustainable consumption. He is a committed agent of change who combines creativity, rigor, and action to strengthen the visibility and impact of projects related to reuse and the circular economy.