CelluPac Upscaling

Purpose and goal

The aim and objective for the project is to develop a sustainable cellulose-based material that can replace today´s EPS and where a reduction of fossil-based resources by at least 95% in the starting material is a goal. The new material will be identified as a paper product and thereby also recycled in the fiber value chain. The project contributes to a more sustainable industrial development, an increased value added of biomass and the saving of the earth´s finite fossil resources.

Expected effects and result

The project will create the conditions for an enormous potential to phase out the fossil-based EPS material and replace it with the new material that can be recycled in the existing fiber value chain. Innovation contributes to reducing emissions / waste of oil-based plastics and degraded microplastics to our ecosystem with an improved marine environment as a result, as well as a total reduced climate impact both nationally and globally.

Planned approach and implementation

The project is divided into a number of steps that require different skills, focus and control mechanisms. The project partners complement each other well in these parts as well as contributions in the value chain and interests, where the sub-steps below are divided and planned according to the strengths, experiences and knowledge of the respective part. - Material design - Upscaling of material production - Demonstration and test production in a factory environment - Supply chains and technology economic evaluation - Business concept, financial plan and marketing plan