UPCYCLE participated in the BioSupPack Final Event on 26 March 2026, joining partners and sister initiatives to explore the latest advances in biobased and circular packaging. The event marked the conclusion of BioSupPack’s work and offered a clear view of how brewery spent grains can be transformed into PHBbased rigid packaging through an integrated, circular value chain.
Key Results from the BioSupPack Journey
During the event, BioSupPack presented key results that demonstrate the technical maturity of its approach: packaging materials with over 80% biobased content, performance improvements enabled by plasmaassisted pretreatment, and validated mechanical and enzymatic recycling routes capable of closing the loop for PHAbased products. These advances position the closure of BioSupPack as a meaningful step forward in Europe’s transition toward more sustainable packaging systems.
Collective Progress with Sister Projects
A dedicated session brought together GRECO, ELLIPSE, UPCYCLE, UPLIFT and BIOMAC to exchange insights on material innovation, recyclability and market readiness. This shared space illustrated how complementary technologies and coordinated research efforts can accelerate the shift toward sustainable packaging systems across Europe, reinforcing the value of crossproject collaboration as BioSupPack reached its final stage.
UPCYCLE’s Contribution Presented by Aalborg University
UPCYCLE was represented by Aalborg University, who presented the project’s core concepts and its contribution to nextgeneration enzymatic depolymerisation and upcycling pathways. Their intervention helped situate UPCYCLE within the broader landscape of recyclable and biobased materials, emphasising how the project’s approach complements ongoing European efforts in circular packaging innovation.
Looking Ahead
With BioSupPack now completed, discussions pointed toward the growing momentum behind biobased materials and the need for scalable recycling technologies capable of supporting industrial uptake. For UPCYCLE, this moment reinforces a clear direction: continue advancing robust enzymatic depolymerisation solutions and contribute to a more resilient, circular plastics ecosystem in Europe.