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COMFLEXITY: From Waste to Packaging

The VISAN team from Belgrade has developed Comflexity - an innovative solution that transforms agricultural waste into a raw material for the production of biodegradable packaging. With the support of the European Union and the Innovation Fund, this solution offers a sustainable alternative to plastic across various industries, without negative environmental impact.

The material is based on proteins derived from soybean and sunflower meal, enabling agricultural by-products to gain new applications and economic value. In this way, waste is integrated into the production cycle as a resource, rather than remaining the final stage of the process.

The solution is designed for the production of single-use packaging based on bioplastics, with the aim of reducing pollution associated with intensive plastic use. At the same time, the material structure ensures safe use, including applications in the food industry.

“The Comflexity project emerged from the need to utilize materials left after agricultural production in a responsible and functional way,” explains Vukašin Ugrinović from VISAN. “Our goal was to develop packaging that does not place an additional burden on the environment, but instead offers a solution with clear and sustainable application.”

The development of the solution included laboratory testing, analysis, and evaluation of material properties to ensure its application across different industries. Particular attention was given to meeting the standards of the food industry, where material safety and reliability are essential.

The application of this solution is primarily aimed at sectors where the use of single-use plastic packaging is most widespread, such as catering and fast-food services. At the same time, the team is developing solutions for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, where there is a growing demand for sustainable packaging materials.

“Materials that were previously considered waste are now used as a basis for developing solutions with clear application and contributing to more responsible resource management,” says Ognjen Ćurčić, a member of the VISAN team.

With more than three decades of experience in environmental and sanitary protection, VISAN applies its knowledge and technical expertise through the Comflexity project to develop solutions that meet modern requirements for sustainable production and packaging.

In response to the growing need for alternatives to plastic, Comflexity transforms agricultural waste into a valuable resource, with applications in industries where reducing environmental impact is a priority.