Sustainable solutions for bio-based plastics on land and sea

Call: Sustainable solutions for bio-based plastics on land and sea

Programme

Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine, Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy

Type of Fund

Action programme

Description of programme
"Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine, Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy"

This Programme aims to promote the transition towards an optimal and renewable use of biological resources and towards sustainable primary production and processing systems. These systems will need to produce more food, fibre and other bio-based products with minimised inputs, environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions, and with enhanced ecosystem services, zero waste and adequate societal value.

Link

Link to Programme

Call

Sustainable solutions for bio-based plastics on land and sea

Description of call
"Sustainable solutions for bio-based plastics on land and sea"

In order to decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emission, environmental pollution and marine litter, plastic production needs to be disconnected from fossil feedstock and recycling systems need to be optimised. Activities shall focus on sustainability strategies and solutions for bio-based products. They shall include innovative product design and business models facilitating efficient reuse and recycling strategies and solutions, including ensuring the safety of recycled materials when used for toys or the packaging of food. They shall address the technical and economic barriers to bio-based plastics recycling in regard to established and/or alternative recycling options.

Link

Link to Call

Thematic Focus

Climate, Natural ressources, Fishery, Environment & biodiversity, Innovation, Sustainability, Technologies

Funding area

EU Member States
Albania / Shqipëria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iceland / Ísland
Moldova
Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора
North Macedonia / Северна Македонија
Norway / Norge
Serbia / Сpбија
Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera
Turkey / Türkiye
Ukraine / Україна Oukraïna
Others

Origin of Applicant

Eligible applicants

Education and Training Centres, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Research Institution, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, International Organization, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs (between 10 and 249 employees), Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees), NGO / NPO, University, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined), Association, National Government, Public Services, Other, Start Up Company

Applicant details

All legal entities located in the EU or in Third Countries can participate in Horizon 2020.

Project Partner

Yes

Project Partner Details

As a principle all projects (except coordination and support activities) must comprise at least 3 partners from at least 3 EU Member States or other eligible countries.

Type of Funding

Grant

Financial details

Total call-budget: 18 million €
Indicative budget per project: 9 million €
Co-financing rate: max. 70%

Submission

Online via Participant Portal

Contact Details

Link to the National Contact Point Finder.

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