ViSS at the CCRI Knowledge Hub webinar: building trust in circular value chains
A joint webinar organised by K CCRI and CETEC brought together EU projects to talk about how to strenghten circular value chains.
How does a circular innovation earn the trust of businesses, users and public authorities?
That was the question at the centre of “From innovation to trust: Reducing uncertainty in Circular Value Chains”, a webinar organised by the CCRI Knowledge Hub, in which ViSS took part alongside three other EU projects: ANIPH, PHAntastic and DATA4CIRC.
ViSS, coordinated by CETEC, presented its work on a circular value chain for PHBV-based food packaging made from industrial waste, and the challenges of scaling it up: production costs, processability, safe formulation, biodegradability and mechanical recyclability.
ANIPH discussed bio-based materials for humanitarian and healthcare uses, PHAntastic presented PHA-based solutions for agriculture, and DATA4CIRC looked at the role of data, traceability and digital platforms across the circular economy – a theme close to ViSS’s own ICT Platform, built to make exactly this kind of data traceable and verifiable.
The shared conclusion: trust in circular solutions has to be built through technical validation, traceability and reliable data – not assumed.
Watch the recording of the webinar here
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Webinar: SSbD in practice – Lessons from European projects on bio-based and circular materials
The webinar will explore how SSbD can be applied in practice, focusing on project experiences, social aspects, early-stage screening, and indicators for future safety and sustainability assessments
How can safety and sustainability be embedded from the very beginning of material design?
Date: 30 June 2026
Time: 13:00 CEST
Format: Online webinar
Registration here
On 30 June 2026, the ViSS project will take the spotlight in a dedicated webinar exploring how the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach is being applied in practice across European innovation projects working on bio-based, circular and sustainable materials.
Titled “SSbD in Practice: Lessons from European Projects on Bio-based and Circular Materials,” the session will bring together experts and project representatives to exchange concrete experiences, challenges and lessons learned from the implementation of SSbD in real project contexts.
The work is the result of a valuable shared effort among several European projects committed to advancing safer, more sustainable and circular solutions. The event will connect the BIO4PACK cluster, represented by ViSS and ReBIOlution, with the cluster of PHAntastic, VINNY, BIOBIVEand Agro4Agri, creating a space for cross-project dialogue and collaboration.
Participants will gain insight into how European projects are approaching SSbD from complementary perspectives, and how these experiences can support the development of innovative materials and packaging solutions that are safer, more sustainable and better aligned with circular economy goals.
This session is designed for researchers, innovators, industry stakeholders, policymakers, sustainability professionals and anyone interested in understanding how SSbD is being applied in practice across Europe.
Register now and be part of the conversation on the future of Safe and Sustainable by Design innovation.
Polymers 2026 invites CETEC to present ViSS, ANIPH and PHAntastic
The three projects will co-organise a workshop in the international conference, together with their sister projects
Advancing sustainable and circular polymer solutions will be at the centre of discussions during the 4th edition of Polymers: From Sustainability to Smart Systems 2026, taking place from 8 to 10 April 2026 in Lisbon. The international conference gathers researchers, innovators and industry representatives to exchange knowledge on the latest developments in sustainable polymer science, smart materials and circular innovation.
ViSS, coordinated by CETEC, together with ANIPH and PHAntastic, will co-organise a joint EU workshop together with fellow European initiatives. The session will bring together ViSS sister projects from the BIO4PACK cluster, REBIOLUTION, MAGNO, and STOPP, to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange across projects working on safe and sustainable polymer systems.
Titled “Safe and Sustainable Bio-Based Polymers: From Design to End-of-Life in Circular Value Chains”, the workshop will showcase advances in bio-based and biodegradable materials developed across European R&I projects. Presentations will explore the full lifecycle of these materials, from design and application to end-of-life solutions, with particular attention to the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach and circular value chains.
The session will also highlight the contributions of the ViSS project to the development of innovative, sustainable polymer systems and demonstrate how collaborative research within European clusters can accelerate the transition towards safer and more circular materials.
The full agenda is avaliable here!
CETEC presents ViSS at UNE event on bioplastics and Standardisation
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) is organising the ‘UNE Prospective Study on Bioplastics and Associated Standardisation Activity’, on Friday, November 7, 2025
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) is organising an online event that will promote new standardisation activities led by the national sector that support the development and implementation of new technologies and innovative solutions.
The discussion will focus on new applications of bioplastics, challenges for circularity and sustainability, and the role of standardisation. Fuensanta Monzó, R&D Project Manager at CETEC, will present ViSS, contributing to the session’s exploration of innovation in the field.
The session will report on the content of the Prospective Study on bioplastics, discuss the current situation in the sector, related R&D&I activities and the future development of standardisation activity in this field.
The meeting will be held in Spanish. The event is open to all and will be accessible online.
Register here!
ViSS participates to Ecomondo 2025
On 4 November, Ecomondo spotlights how industrial residues can be transformed into sustainable food plastics for a circular Mediterranean economy.
At Ecomondo 2025, the leading European event for the green and circular economy, the ViSS project will take center stage in the session “Technological solutions for resources recovery from end-of-life products and materials in the Mediterranean landscape”.
Mariantonella Palermo from Tecnoalimenti S.C.p.A. presents “From industrial organic residues to sustainable food plastics”, highlighting ViSS’ innovative approach to transforming organic industrial by-products into bioplastics for food applications.
Her presentation will showcase how ViSS contributes to a more circular and resilient Mediterranean economy by reducing waste, creating value from residues, and promoting sustainable materials for the agri-food sector.
By connecting research, industry, and policy, Ecomondo is a key meeting point where European innovation paves the way toward a truly circular future.
Learn more about the session: From industrial organic residues to sustainable food plastics
BIO4PACK Cluster Workshop: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Food Packaging
Join ViSS, REBIOLUTION, STOPP, and MAGNO for their online event on 6 November, 12:00-13:30 CET
The ViSS project, as part of the BIO4PACK Cluster, will organise and participate to an upcoming online workshop, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to sustainable food packaging.
The BIO4PACK Cluster brings together four pioneering projects – ViSS, REBIOLUTION, STOPP, and MAGNO – united by a shared ambition to transform the packaging industry. Together, the projects are developing bio-based, circular, and smart packaging solutions that reduce dependence on fossil plastics, enhance recyclability, and ensure safety for both people and the planet.
The workshop, taking place on Thursday, 6 November 2025 (12:00–13:30 CET), will be moderated by Dr. Wael Hamd, Associate Professor at the University of Balamand and expert in environmental technologies. Participation is free but registration is required.Please fill in the registration form here to secure your spot and receive the event link.
The workshop is a platform to:
- Discover breakthrough innovations in bio-based and circular food packaging.
- Engage with experts working at the forefront of sustainable materials science.
- Explore synergies among European projects tackling similar challenges.
- Contribute ideas to shape new standards and policies for the packaging industry.
Participants will discover the latest research developments from each project and discuss how collaboration within BIO4PACK is accelerating Europe’s transition to sustainable packaging systems.
Register now for the BIO4PACK online workshop!
Do not miss the opportunity to join ViSS and its BIO4PACK partners in shaping the next generation of food packaging.
Viss presents biodegradable plastics solutions at PHA World Congress
Viss will present its biodegradable plastics technology and explore opportunities in the growing PHA market
PHAs (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a family of biodegradable polymers produced by microorganisms as energy reserves, much like how animals store fat. They are increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics, with applications in packaging, healthcare, automotive, textiles, and more. Viss is at the forefront of this shift, creating biodegradable plastics that bring circular economy principles into real-world products.
This momentum will be highlighted at the 4th PHA World Congress, taking place in Düsseldorf from 2–4 September 2025. Organized by Renewable Carbon Magazine in collaboration with GO!PHA, the hybrid event will bring together scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss progress and opportunities in the PHA sector.
Viss will be in the spotlight on 2 September, when Cristina Muro, from CETEC, will present the project during the pitch session. Her talk will underline how Viss is tackling the challenges of scaling bioplastics while opening new possibilities for sustainable materials.
The congress program will cover the entire PHA value chain – from raw materials and manufacturing to applications and end-of-life solutions – shedding light on the progress and hurdles that shape this emerging field.
For Viss, it is a key platform to demonstrate how innovation in biodegradable plastics can drive change across industries and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Register here
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AITEX presents ViSS at EU Green Week 2025
Join the online webinar and discover ViSS contribution to circular packaging through biobased, scalable solutions
As part of ViSS objective of replacing conventional plastics to accelerate the shift towards sustainable packaging, the project will take part in the upcoming EU Green Week 2025, under the theme “Circular Solutions for a Competitive EU.”
Our partner, AITEX, has been invited to present at the webinar “Contributing to the Circular Economy by Clean, Competitive & Industrial-Scalable Solutions Coming from EU-Funded Projects”, co-organized by LIFE POLITEX and LIFE ANHIDRA. The event will take place on June 10th, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST via Microsoft Teams.
During the session, ViSS will present its ongoing work on reducing environmental impact through the development of a circular value chain based on PHBV (a copolymer of the PHAs family crafted from industrial organic residues) as a safe, environmentally, socially and economically sustainable alternative to conventional plastics for food packaging.
The webinar will focus on polymer recycling and reuse in technical applications. ViSS will highlight how its scalable, sustainable packaging solutions support a greener, more competitive European industry.
Date: June 10, 2025
Time: 10:00–11:30 CEST
Register here!
ViSS takes part in CBE JU Cluster Projects’ Workshop on Bio-based Materials
CBE JU Workshop “Advancing innovation and industrial up-scale in bio-based materials for agriculture and packaging solutions,” is taking place on 17 June 2025 in Brussels.
The workshop, organised by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), aims to showcase cutting-edge innovations and research in the field of bio-based materials, with a special focus on applications in agriculture, automotive, construction and packaging. It will bring together coordinators from CBE JU and other Horizon Europe-funded projects to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the identification of research gaps and market opportunities. A strong emphasis will be placed on circularity and end-of-life solutions for bio-based products.
ViSS has been invited to join the networking area, where a poster of the project and promotional materials will be displayed, while engaging with other projects, stakeholders, and representatives from the European Commission, executive agencies, and the Biobased Industries Consortium.
Stay tuned for updates following the event!
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ViSS project at Ipack-Ima in Milan: a key event for the future of packaging
The Ipack-Ima trade fair takes place on 27-30 May. An international event focused on innovation in processing and packaging technologies.
This year, the ViSS project will be prominently featured at the renowned Ipack-Ima trade fair in Milan, with several project partners participating in the event. The event is an international platform for innovation in processing and packaging technologies, a unique opportunity for involved parties to explore cutting-edge advancements in sustainable packaging solutions.
Mariana Farladi from Tecnoalimenti will make a public presentation briefly introducing ViSS, followed by a 30-minute roundtable discussion.
Also Propagroup will attend the event, and together with Tecnoalimenti will be available to offer further details about the project. The event will be a unique opportunity to engage with experts in the field and gain insights into the project’s contributions to packaging solutions.
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this exciting event and discover more about how the ViSS project is shaping the future of sustainable packaging.
Discover more here.
