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Project cooperationUpdated on 9 November 2026

Upcycling Recycled and Secondary Fibres into High-Value Circular Packaging

Technology Portfolio Lead, Packaging Materials, Advanced Biobased Materials at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Espoo, Finland

About

We offer expertise in fibre modification, high-yield fibres, nanocellulose, recyclable barrier coatings, foam-based processing, stretchable board and 3D fibre-based packaging, combined with pilot-scale manufacturing and recyclability validation. These are technologies already identified within VTT's CIRCBIO-09 discussions.

The concept would specifically explore how lower-quality recycled fibres and bio-based side streams can be upgraded into higher-value packaging materials, improving fibre utilisation, material efficiency, recyclability and product performance.

Upgrading and modification of recycled and high-yield fibres

  • Enzymatic fibre modification

  • Nanocellulose/MFC reinforcement

  • Recyclable and bio-based barrier coatings

  • Foam forming and resource-efficient processing

  • Stretchable/formable fibre structures

  • 3D fibre-based packaging

  • Packaging material testing and recyclability assessment

  • Pilot-scale production and validation

This fits well with VTT's existing packaging portfolio, which combines regenerated cellulose, barrier-coated board, foam technologies, 3D fibre solutions and recycling/QC capabilities.

Topic

  • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09: Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits

Organisation

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

R&D Institution

Espoo, Finland

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