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The objective of PLAMINPACK is the development of anti-microbial packaging materials suitable for producing nets, films and trays for perishable food based on biopolymers and molecules from plants' agricultural waste. ​

Three representative perishable Mediterranean fruits were selected for testing the different packaging: tangerine for net, dates and strawberry for film and tray. ​

The anti-microbial and anti-oxidant molecules will be extracted from the three plants waste. Anti-microbial chitosan will be obtained by bioconversion of plants waste through biotechnology based on rearing Hermetia Illucens insects. ​

The packaging will be tested in terms of anti-microbial properties and shelf-life tests onto tangerine, strawberry and date. ​

Two interesting potential tools will be developed: a database to connect plant waste with quality and amount of extracts; digital twin applied to fruit ripening and packaging, in view of developing a predictive machine learning instrument.​

Life Cycle Assessment will be carried out for the new packaging. The behaviour of the packaging at its end-of-life (organic and mechanical recycling), its stability and potential releases will be considered as well. ​

A training program and a dissemination based on the involvement of stakeholders will diffuse the interdisciplinary and multicultural knowledge. Thus, PLAMINPACK project will develop not only an anti-microbial packaging but also a model for Mediterranean farmers and food companies based on full circularity to accelerate the much-needed transition towards a green economy, thus contributing to the European Green Deal.