The Technical Phase of the LIFECloover² Project Begins to Revolutionize Plastic Packaging Management in the Agri-food Sector
After a year marked by numerous events and climate-related challenges, the LIFECloover² Project has officially entered its technical phase. This new stage involves the manufacturing of reusable and recyclable polyolefin drums, jerrycans, and crates, aiming to transform the use of packaging in the agri-food sector through a sustainable, traceable, and certified approach.
The goal of LIFECloover² is to first implement a holistic, scalable, and certified circular economy system in Spain, and then replicate it in other European Union countries. This system will enable the reuse and recycling of rigid plastic containers—such as drums and crates—while ensuring compliance with the stringent food safety standards established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The launch of the technical phase comes after a particularly difficult period. On October 29, the project faced a major setback due to the DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) that severely impacted the Valencia region. Three of the project’s seven partners, all based in this area, were heavily affected by the extreme weather event, which left a devastating toll: 219 fatalities, 87 municipalities affected, over 48,000 businesses damaged, and economic losses exceeding €13.3 billion.
Despite these challenges, the project partners responded swiftly by activating the Risk Management Plan, reaffirming their strong commitment to the goals of LIFECloover². Their determination reflects a broader vision for a more sustainable, circular, and secure Europe in the field of plastic packaging for the agri-food industry.
The project has undergone several changes, and new developments will soon be revealed—changes that will undoubtedly strengthen both the progress and the outcomes of LIFECloover²