Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EcoForm (An innovative, energy-efficient two-step manufacturing process, EcoForm, to produce CPET (Crystalline Polyethylene Terephthalate) trays for use in the food packaging industry.)

The incumbent thermoforming process used to produce rigid packaging for the food industry dates back over 60 years, has very high energy use, a very large footprint and relatively low output. The UK ready meal market currently uses 1.3 billion containers, yet CPET tray design...