en.Wedoany.com Reported - Companies from multiple European countries have jointly launched the ReLoop project, aiming to develop food packaging that can be reused at least 40 times, in order to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics. The project is expected to reduce the carbon footprint by 90% to 95% and address the global plastic pollution crisis.

According to data from the United Nations Environment Programme, global annual plastic production exceeds 400 million tons, nearly half of which is for single-use purposes, with a recycling rate of less than 10%. The ReLoop project, driven by Spain's Ausolan, Awayter, ITC Packaging, and AIMPLAS, integrates automated food dispensing with the recovery of reusable containers in a closed-loop system, tracking the container lifecycle and managing its recovery.

The project aligns with Spain's Law 7/2022, which imposes a tax of 0.45 euros per kilogram on non-recycled plastic in non-reusable packaging, encouraging sustainable solutions. ReLoop focuses on developing reusable packaging materials that can withstand repeated washing and drying, and designing digitalized canteens for 24/7 food distribution and container recovery. The project also formulates customized cleaning protocols to ensure hygiene and material integrity.

The initiative is funded by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund, aiming to address the technical, logistical, and economic challenges in the public catering sector.

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