Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Evaluation of compostable bioplastics for food packaging
Agreement Number:
976531
Agreement Value:
$196,523.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 2, 2021 - Sep 30, 2023
Description:
The Project will support innovation in the Canadian food packaging industry through the development of new materials that 1) increase their sustainability, 2) cope with new regulations related to Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Strategy, 3) enhance their competitiveness in the global market and 4) support Canada’s policy on bioeconomy and circular economy. NRC is developing a new generation of compostable bioplastics from Canadian renewable resources (starch, oil, cellulose etc.) and commercial bioplastics as well as knowhow on compostable materials formulations. Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College will collaborate with the NRC as it is equipped to evaluate the performance of these new materials in different food media. Such information is critical for technology development and as a way to determine the potential applications and adoption by the food packaging industry. Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College has the capabilities and expertise to test the new bioplastics in a number of challenging food environments.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3H 0J9
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-976531
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
122384506
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 183 days
Amendment Date
Dec 9, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
Red River College
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding Number:
46011
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: