The ECESP Annual Conference 2026 - MAGNO-PROJECT MAGNO at the ECESP Annual Conference 2026: Advancing a Competitive and Fair Circular Europe The MAGNO project will be represented at the upcoming ECESP Annual Conference 2026, one of the…

📆​ #MAGNO will be at the #ECESP Annual Conference 2026 next week 

Dr. Alejandra Pita Milleiro (IDENER) will represent the project in discussions around the upcoming #CircularEconomyAct and the future of a competitive circular Europe.

MAGNO project: a data-driven approach to designing a more circular packaging value chain European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee

MAGNO has been featured on the European #CircularEconomy Stakeholder Platform (#ECESP) 🎉

The article highlights our data-driven approach to rethinking #foodpackaging systems, including the development of a Digital Twin to model and optimise the full value chain.

MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration - MAGNO-PROJECT MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration Are you navigating complex challenges in sustainable food systems, ethical innovation, or policy design? The MAGNO Hotdesk is here to…

♻️ Sometimes progress starts with a simple question.

The #MAGNOHotdesk connects you with expert insights, tools and a #EuropeanNetwork working on #sustainable #foodsystems and #packaging.

♻️​💬​​Tomorrow, 9 April, MAGNO will take part in the workshop
“Safe and #Sustainable BioBased Polymers: from design to end of life in Circular Value Chains (Part I)”
at #Polymers2026 in Lisbon

Dr. Alejandra Pita Milleiro (#IDENER) will present the project in Block 1. 👏

MAGNO on AI and NLP as drivers for a more sustainable food packaging value chain | EU CAP Network Practice Abstract - Research and innovation MAGNO on AI and NLP as drivers for a more sustainable food packaging value chain The European Union faces an enormous challenge with plastic waste. The EU seeks improving packaging effectiveness and sustainability, particularly in reducing plastic packagin...

🤖 MAGNO featured on the #EUCAPNetwork

The article explores how #AI & #NLP support more sustainable #foodpackaging through Digital Twins and data-driven insights.

🌊 The #EUMission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” aims to restore marine and freshwater #ecosystems by 2030.

MAGNO has been recognised under the Mission Charter, contributing through circular #foodpackaging systems that help prevent pollution.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more 👇

♻️ #InternationalDayofZeroWaste

Zero waste starts on your plate.

~1 billion tonnes of #food are wasted every year. Most of it at home.

At #MAGNO, we work on #circular #foodpackaging systems to help reduce waste across the #foodchain.

MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration - MAGNO-PROJECT MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration Are you navigating complex challenges in sustainable food systems, ethical innovation, or policy design? The MAGNO Hotdesk is here to…

The #MAGNOHotdesk is open

Get guidance, access expertise and move forward with #sustainablepackaging and circular solutions.

📩 hotdesk@magno-project.eu

📢 #Polymers2026

Lisbon will host this international conference (8–10 April) on #sustainable polymers, smart systems and circular materials.

Includes a joint #EU workshop on safe and sustainable bio-based polymers.

New Scientific Publication: Microplastics and Their Impact on Human Health - MAGNO-PROJECT New Scientific Publication: “Impact of environmental microplastic exposure on HepG2 cells: unraveling proliferation, mitochondrial dynamics and autophagy activation” MAGNO partner Mohamed Banni has contributed to a new scientific publication investigating…

🔬 New publication

Our partner Mohamed Banni has contributed to a study on how #microplastics (PE, PET) affect human liver cells.

👏 Congrats to all authors!

More info 👇

💧 Water connects everything.

Yet rivers, lakes and oceans often become the final destination of pollution, including packaging #waste.

This #WorldWaterDay, MAGNO continues working on safer and more sustainable #foodpackaging systems to help protect aquatic ecosystems.

Inside MAGNO 2025 - Sustainability leaders: Madeleine Costa and Leonardo Gomes - HOLOSS Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

#InsideMAGNO 🎥

In our latest interview, our colleagues from #HOLOSS share their perspective on the long-term vision behind their work in MAGNO and how it can help advance #circularity in #foodpackaging systems.

Watch the full conversation 👇

MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration - MAGNO-PROJECT MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration Are you navigating complex challenges in sustainable food systems, ethical innovation, or policy design? The MAGNO Hotdesk is here to…

📲 The #MAGNOHotdesk is open.

A space where citizens, schools, businesses and public authorities can ask questions and get guidance on #sustainable #foodpackaging and circular solutions.

🌊 MAGNO at #EuropeanOceanDays

Last week, our partner @kveloce.bsky.social  attended European Ocean Days 2026 in Brussels, joining discussions on ocean governance and #marinesustainability.

Topics closely linked to MAGNO’s work on reducing the impact of #foodpackaging.

Inside MAGNO 2025 - Technical Leaders: Phil Rosenow and Luis Minguez - FRAUNHOFER +CETE C Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🎥 New #InsideMAGNO video

Phil Rosenow (#Fraunhofer) and Luis Mínguez (#CETEC) share insights on the progress of their work package, its key achievements, and how it contributes to MAGNO’s goals and connects with other project activities.

📢 #SPECTROMEDII 23–26 April 2026 Sousse, Tunisia

The 2nd Mediterranean Congress on Mass Spectrometry and its Applications will gather researchers from across the #Mediterranean, Europe and North Africa to discuss advances in analytical sciences.

More info👇

Multi-actor collaboration in regional bioeconomy initiatives - BIO2REG 12 March, 2026 - 3:30-4:30p.m. This webinar brings together three inspiring initiatives with hands-on experience in building collaborative networks for bioeconomy development. Through guided discussion and Q&A, panellists will share their strategies for stakeholder engagement and addressing complex...

📢 #Webinar from #BIO2REG!

How can multi-actor collaboration drive real impact in regional #bioeconomy initiatives?

🗓 12 March 2026
⏰ 15:30–16:30 CEST

Register 👇

🌊 During #EuropeanOceanDays2026, we’re proud to share that MAGNO has been recognised as an action under the #EUMission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” Charter.

By advancing circular #foodpackaging systems, MAGNO contributes to preventing pollution at source.

MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration - MAGNO-PROJECT MAGNO Hotdesk – Your Gateway to Guidance, Knowledge, and Collaboration Are you navigating complex challenges in sustainable food systems, ethical innovation, or policy design? The MAGNO Hotdesk is here to…

⭐ The #MAGNOHotdesk is open.

Working on #sustainable #packaging or #reuse systems and need guidance?

🤝 We connect citizens, schools, businesses and public authorities with practical expertise to support #circular solutions.

Get in touch 📩

MAGNO Workshop at INSTM: Assessing the Ecosystem and Health Impacts of Plastic Packaging Waste - MAGNO-PROJECT MAGNO Workshop at INSTM: Assessing the Ecosystem and Health Impacts of Plastic Packaging Waste On 22 January 2026, within MAGNO’s Work Package 4 (Task 4.2), a participatory workshop on “Assessing…

🔙​ One month ago, #MAGNO partners #INSTM and the #UniversityOfSousse hosted a workshop on the ecosystem and health impacts of #plasticpackaging waste in the #Mediterranean.

We’ve now published the recap with key insights and next steps 👇

✅ Our #ConsumerAwarenessCampaign is complete 💙

12 months of insights on #waste, #reuse, policy and consumer action.

Explore all monthly summaries and article links on our website → Consumer Information → Useful Information for Citizens.

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: The MAGNO Long-Term Vision - MAGNO-PROJECT The MAGNO Long-Term Vision: From Consumers to Citizens The year has already begun, and somehow it seems to be moving faster than expected. A few months in, daily routines have…

🥀 This is the final article of our #ConsumerAwarenessCampaign.

But this isn’t the end.
We’ll compile and share all materials with #schools, #consumerorganisations and communities to keep the momentum going.

Thank you for reading and being part of it 💙

Circular by Design: Sustainable Manufacturing of Next-Generation Biomaterials A webinar that explores how design, manufacturing, and sustainability come together to enable biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics. Date: 26/02/2026 Time: 14:30-15:30 CET

📢 Happening today!
#ANIPH + #MAGICBIOMAT are hosting an open #webinar on “#circular by design” biomaterials 🌱
How can PHA-based materials be designed from the start to be scalable, #sustainable and safely biodegradable?

🗓 26/02/2026
⏰ 14:30–15:30 CET
🔗 Register:

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Local Contact Points for Smarter Waste Management - MAGNO-PROJECT Sorting Out Seasonal Waste: Local Contact Points for Smarter Waste Management High-consumption periods bring joy, but they also bring some of the biggest waste surges of the year. From wrapping…

🤔 Not sure where something should go?

#Waste rules are local: collection days, sorting, bulky items all depend on your city. 🏙️

Our latest article explains why local contact points matter 👇

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Organizations Working on Reducing Packaging Waste Globally - MAGNO-PROJECT Organizations Working on Reducing Packaging Waste Globally: Highlighting NGOs and International Initiatives As the Christmas season now feels like a recent memory, many of us can still picture the scale…

Christmas is over. The #packaging isn’t. 🎅🏻​🎁

In our latest article, we highlight organizations like #BreakFreeFromPlastic, #ZeroWasteEurope, the #EllenMacArthurFoundation, the UN Global Commitment, PPWR and MAGNO.
You may know some. Others might surprise you.

Read more

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Apps and Tools to Track Your Waste Reduction Efforts - MAGNO-PROJECT Apps and Tools to Track Your Waste Reduction Efforts: Making Waste Reduction Accessible Through Technology For many people, the intention to reduce waste is already there. They bring reusable bags,…

This is for you. Don’t scroll past.⚠️

You want to reduce #waste, but it feels overwhelming, so you postpone it.

Simple question: you have your phone with you all the time, right?

We’ve listed 7 apps that can help you reduce waste in different ways. 📱

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: A Story of Inspiration for collective action: From One Strike to Millions - MAGNO-PROJECT A Story of Inspiration for collective action: From One Strike to Millions When Greta first skipped school to sit outside the Swedish Parliament, few paid attention. But her persistence sparked conversations at dinner tables, classrooms, and city halls. Soon, thousands of students across Europe joine...

🪧 In 2018, one student sat outside the Swedish Parliament.
Within a year, millions were striking worldwide.

That’s the power of collective action. 🤝

🌍 From #climate strikes to #plastic-free challenges, change grows when individual actions connect.

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Educational Initiatives Targeting Younger Generations - MAGNO-PROJECT Engaging Schools and Youth Organisations. Tools for Parents and Teachers Children and young people are often presented as “the future”. The ones who will fix what previous generations broke. The…

👧 On Sunday night, a child worries about the cardboard sheet they forgot for class. Not systemic change.

So let’s design #schools where #sustainable choices are simply the default.

👩‍🏫 New article for schools, parents and youth organisations with some practical tools 👇

MAGNO CONSUMER INSIGHTS: How Consumers Can Get Involved in School or Community Efforts: Building Local Connections for Action - MAGNO-PROJECT How Consumers Can Get Involved in School or Community Efforts: Building Local Connections for Action Big shifts toward sustainability don’t always start in Brussels boardrooms or corporate headquarters. Very often, they begin much closer to home—in our schools, neighbourhoods, and community cent...

🏫​♻️ Did you know that in 2019 a primary #school started cutting single-use #plastic with just one “#PlasticFreeFriday” a month?

Small step. Bigger shift.

Our latest article explores how schools and communities can spark lasting change 👇

⛷️​ While Milan was hosting the Winter Olympics, we were in Vimercate for our own kind of teamwork 🏅

The #MAGNO Consortium & Review Meeting, hosted by DNV, brought partners together to review progress, present results and align on the next phase of the project.

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