PRESERVE Innovation Roadmap

The PRESERVE Innovation Roadmap outlines the strategic advancements and achievements of the PRESERVE project, a Horizon 2020-funded initiative focused on transforming the sustainability of packaging materials. Key features of the roadmap include detailed insights into breakthroughs such as protein-based and PHA coatings, enzymatic delamination processes, and Decision Support Systems for optimizing material pathways. The roadmap also highlights the challenges of scaling these innovations and achieving market readiness, addressing economic, regulatory, and logistical hurdles. Through collaboration with 23 partners across 10 countries, the roadmap reflects the interdisciplinary approach required to drive meaningful change in the industry. This document serves as a guide for stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers, offering actionable recommendations to support the transition to sustainable packaging. It bridges the gap between research and commercialization, presenting a comprehensive framework to integrate biobased materials and circular economy practices into market-ready solutions. The roadmap lays the groundwork for a future where packaging aligns with environmental and societal goals.