IBERS joins European bioplastic packaging initiative

摘要

The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University, UK has announced that it is leading the consortium ADMIT BioSucclnnovate, an initiative funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), along with Reverdia and other European partners. The consortium will investigate, with the help of biorefining company CIMV, the use of local lignocellulosic feedstock, such as straw, wheat or miscanthus, to produce bio-based, biodegradable plastic packaging for consumer markets in association with UK retailer Waitrose and food tray producer Sharpak.