Periodic Reporting for period 2 - upPE-T (Upcycling of PE and PET wastes to generate biodegradable bioplastics for food and drink packaging)

Problem:Plastic postconsumer waste from food & drink packaging in Europe is still sent to landfill or incinerated. Mechanical recycling downgrades properties, r-PE is not authorised in EU to produce new food contact packaging, some plastics are difficult to be recycled...