Beyond existing lightweight materials for packaging and construction

Project: Business Finland project

Project Details

Description

The main aim of the BeLight project is to find and develop sustainable bio-based material solutions for the light-weight foamy products which promotes circular economy. BeLight project has two alternative approaches to solve the existing challenges: cellulose fibre-based foams and bio-based (and in some cases biodegradable) polymer foams.
AcronymBeLight
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/01/2030/06/22

Collaborative partners

  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (lead)
  • Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
  • Artekno Oy
  • Brightplus Oy
  • Eagle Filters Oy
  • Cre4tive oy
  • Aisti Corporation Oy
  • Earthpac Oy
  • Fiberwood Oy
  • Finnfoam Oy
  • NMC Cellfoam Oy
  • Paptic Oy
  • Sulapac Oy
  • Tikkurila Oyj
  • Vaisala Oyj

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure