FFLAM Test bed for bio-based laminate
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| Coordinator | The Paper Province Ekonomisk Förening - Paper Province ek för |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 6 077 400 |
| Project duration | October 2018 - September 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
FFLAM´s production of fossil-free packaging laminates has been successfully demonstrated on a pilot scale (estimated at TRL 6-7). For example, a paper in roll form has been coated with a dispersion barrier, bioplastic and printed, converted into bags and filled. Today´s packaging often consists of laminate with a high level of functionality in terms of strength, formability, printability and closure, but also barrier properties against e.g. grease, air and moisture. FFLAM shall be the test environment for actors in the value chain for demonstration of new packaging laminates.
Expected results and effects
Through the development of the test bed FFLAM, we have demonstrated the possibility of effectively combining paper with dispersion-based barrier coating, extrusion of bio-based plastic and printing in a combined and unique offer. The test bed has great potential to provide a clear positive effect for the environment and society by verifying new materials that enable a sharp reduction of fossil-based plastic in packaging. The project has also generated expertise and increased collaboration along the value chain. The concept "open test bed" also gives SMEs access to FFLAM.
Planned approach and implementation
The project has had several meetings / workshops with about 30 participants per occasion. We have implemented the set work packages and followed the schedule. We have created new meetings and analyzed what we needed to adjust and implemented the necessary additions to the various test environments to be able to test new, more environmentally friendly packaging materials. Learning and curiosity have characterized the whole group workshops we conducted. Project group meetings in the smaller group (Paper Province, Brobygrafiska, UMV, RISE, KAU) we have conducted continuously.