The EU-funded STOPP and ReBIOlution projects are joining forces for their joint final event, bringing together researchers, industry stakeholders and European policymakers to explore innovative solutions for more sustainable and circular packaging. The event will showcase key project results on plastic pollution prevention, reuse and recycling, microplastics, and bio-based and biodegradable materials. 

STOPP will present its work on reducing the environmental footprint of food packaging through the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Redesign, Reuse and Recycle, while REBIOLUTION will share advances in fully bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable materials for food packaging and agricultural applications.

A dedicated policy session, “From evidence to regulation”, will explore how EU-funded research can contribute to current and future European packaging policy. A multi-stakeholder roundtable, “From evidence to impact”, will bring together European institutions, industry, academia, recycling organisations and circular economy initiatives to discuss how promising solutions can be accelerated and scaled up.

The conference will take place in person only at 09:00 - 16:30 CET on 3 December. Register here and see the programme.