QLK5-2002-70847 GREENFOAM -100% biodegradable thermo insulating foam packaging for fastfood, ice and drinks

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Type of Project	Cooperative research contract
Contract No	QLK5-2002-70847
Total Cost	1,125,000 Eur
EC Contribution	562,500 Eur
Start Date	01-05-2002
Duration	24 Months
Scientific Officer	Ciaran Mangan

Abstract

The aim of this project is to develop a 100% biodegradable foam, that is easily processable, and can be used for fastfood packaging. This sets specific demands on water, vegetable oil and heat resistance, as well as on microbiological properties.

The project will use specific nano-composite know how from one of the partners to increase the water resistance of starch based formulations. Since there is limited knowhow within the participating SMEs relating to starch based formulations for mould-forming, complete recipes and processing methods will also be developed.

Contacts

Coordinator

• Yoram INBAR / Polybid Expanded Polystyrene Products Research and Development Department / ISRAEL

Participant

• Theo BOSHUISEN / Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) / NETHERLANDS
• Castia BASTIOLI / Organisation: Novamont SPA ITALY
• The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University Department of Dairy and Food Sciences / DENMARK
• Eric TICK / Thermoware Eps Machinery B.V. NETHERLANDS
• Johan VERHAGE / Verhage Fastfood Beheer B.V. NETHERLANDS