Strategies to prevent and reduce plastic packaging pollution from the food system
This Horizon Europe funding program, titled 'Strategies to prevent and reduce plastic packaging pollution from the food system', aims to combat plastic pollution within the food sector by fostering innovative business models and sustainable packaging solutions. It seeks to advance circular economy principles and reduce dependency on fossil-based materials, contributing significantly to the European Green Deal objectives and the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
Who is Funded: Sustainable Food Packaging Initiatives
The 'Strategies to prevent and reduce plastic packaging pollution from the food system' program is designed for consortia adopting a multi-actor approach, encompassing a wide range of stakeholders from across Europe and associated countries. Its core objective is to reduce plastic packaging waste and its environmental impact within the food sector.
What is Funded: Tackling Plastic Pollution in Food Systems
This program funds projects focused on developing and implementing strategies to mitigate plastic packaging pollution from food systems, spanning from comprehensive impact analysis to innovative packaging design and recycling facilitation.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides grant funding, with a total budget of 8 million Euros allocated for the topic, aiming to support two distinct projects.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for application and project implementation, including mandatory consortium formation and compliance with Horizon Europe's general annexes. The program also emphasizes the consideration of health and environmental impacts.
Application Procedure
The application process involved a single-stage submission with specific deadlines, followed by an evaluation based on predefined criteria.
Legal Basis: Framework and Governance
The program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring adherence to EU regulations and financial principles.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
8,000,000.00 €
Deadline:
28.03.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries, with international cooperation encouraged.
Sectors:
Food Processing, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Market Introduction, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
The program encourages a multi-actor approach involving various entities such as researchers, food business operators, food packaging producers, developers of sustainable packaging, packaging converters and recyclers, consumers, and local/regional authorities.
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