The UPCYCLE project was featured at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, through the participation of project partner AIMPLAS. Bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors from 65 countries and visitors from 161 countries, the event provided a valuable opportunity to present UPCYCLE’s work to an international audience involved in the future of packaging and materials.
At the AIMPLAS stand, project materials were shared with visitors throughout the event, helping raise awareness of UPCYCLE’s approach to transforming hard-to-process plastic waste into valuable resources for new applications. The conversations generated around the project reflected the growing interest in solutions that can support circularity and sustainability across the packaging sector.
The strong focus of interpack 2026 on material innovation, circularity, and the future of packaging created a relevant setting to showcase UPCYCLE’s objectives and ongoing work. Through biotechnology and advanced processing routes, the project is developing new pathways to convert plastic-derived streams into materials that can contribute to more circular and non-persistent packaging solutions.
By presenting UPCYCLE at one of the largest international gatherings for the packaging industry, AIMPLAS helped increase the project’s visibility among companies, technology providers, and organisations actively seeking new approaches to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging.
Participation in events such as interpack plays an important role in bringing research and innovation closer to future users and applications, while creating opportunities to engage with stakeholders working on the next generation of sustainable packaging solutions.