The MAGNO project provides a practical example of how a Digital Twin can be applied to the food packaging sector. 

The project aims to improve packaging effectiveness, sustainability, efficient use, end-of-life management, reuse, recycling and innovative business practices in EU food systems. The Ecosystem Digital Twin could help explore questions such as: 

• Would a mono-material package improve recyclability without compromising food protection?
• Would a deposit-return system perform better in one region than another?
• What happens if consumer sorting accuracy improves?
• How would different collection systems affect recycling quality, transport emissions and costs?
• What trade-offs appear if a bio-based material is introduced?
• Which solution performs best when environmental, economic, technical, regulatory and social indicators are considered together?

IDENER is organising a free online workshop presenting the project’s Ecosystem Digital Twin and discussing this concept with stakeholders interested in sustainable food packaging, circular economy, digital tools and value chain innovation.

It will be an opportunity to see how the Digital Twin is being developed, understand what types of scenarios it can support and provide feedback to help refine the tool so that it responds to real needs across the packaging value network.

This webinar will take place at 11:00 - 12:00 CEST on 18 June. More information and registration.

You can also follow MAGNO updates and see their Linkedin page.