New UNLOCK Podcast episode with Processum: Exploring feather treatment with steam explosion
We are excited to share the latest episode of the UNLOCK Project Podcast, brought to you by Greenovate! Europe. This episode delves into the significant contributions of Processum in the UNLOCK project, which focuses on transforming chicken feathers into bio-based plastics. Joining us is Jonna Almqvist, a project manager at Processum, part of the RISE […]
Interview: Exploring Keratin-Based Bioplastics with CIDETEC
The UNLOCK project is dedicated to developing environmentally friendly solutions by transforming poultry feathers into sustainable bioplastics. This innovative approach uses feather keratin to create sustainable and biodegradable materials (bioplastics) that then will be used to produce agricultural products, including forest and seed trays, mulch films, non-woven geotextiles and hydroponic foams. These bioplastics are designed […]
UNIMOS Hosts First Workshop for Pan-European Feather Clusters Initiative
On 29.02.2024 in Warsaw, Poland, UNIMOS held the first cross-sectoral workshop for the Pan-European feather clusters initiative. This event introduced the initiative and its aim to foster innovation in the bio-based feather industry, bringing together startups, SMEs, universities, and entrepreneurs. Professor Krystyna Wrzesińska-Tosik from the Łukasiewicz-Łódź Institute of Technology showcased the UNLOCK project’s achievements, highlighting […]
Transforming Feather Waste into Sustainable bio-based products: Farrelly & Mitchell’s Collaborative Role in EU Funded UNLOCK project.
Farrelly & Mitchell, a leader in agribusiness consulting, is pleased to showcase their significant contributions to the European Union-funded UNLOCK project. With extensive experience in sustainable agricultural practices, Farrelly & Mitchell have authored three comprehensive reports offering insights into transforming poultry feather waste into sustainable bio-based products. The reports analyse the industry’s current practices, economic […]
CIDETEC Showcases UNLOCK Project’s Impact at AMI2030 workshop
San Sebastian, November 21, 2023 — The recent AMI2030 workshop, organized by the NATURKLIMA Foundation, focused on sustainable materials to showcase innovative contributions from various stakeholders. CIDETEC participated and represented the sustainable bioplastic solutions from the UNLOCK project. The workshop, organized by the NATURKLIMA Foundation, brought together industry leaders, researchers, and experts at Naturklima facilities […]
UNLOCK Podcast Update: Second Episode out now featuring Farrelly & Mitchell
We’re pleased to share our new episode of the UNLOCK Project Podcast, hosted by Greenovate! Europe. Our goal is to provide insight into the innovative UNLOCK project and its impact. In this second episode, we interviewed our project partner, Farrelly & Mitchell, to gain a deeper understanding of their collaboration within UNLOCK. Our guest for […]
Steam explosion unlocks chicken feather potential for sustainable agriculture: A New Publication
We are excited to introduce a recent study that has been published in the Polymers Journal as part of the UNLOCK project framework. In this joint publication of four UNLOCK partners (CIDETEC, OWS, RISE PROCESSUM and Ł- ŁIT) steam explosion technique is tested to enhance the biodegradability of chicken feathers in soil and improve the […]
Introducing the UNLOCK project Podcast: Unlocking the potential of feathers!
We are excited to announce the UNLOCK podcast, – a podcast series that is hosted by Greenovate! Europe and aims to discover the innovative UNLOCK project. The UNLOCK project is funded by Horizon 2020 under the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU). Through the UNLOCK podcast, we aim to explore the untapped potential of poultry feathers. […]
ACUDAM has started trial production of forestry trays and seedbeds with UNLOCK materials
ACUDAM started testing the thermoforming procedures of first UNLOCK project samples. The UNLOCK project focuses on valorizing the enormous amount of waste feathers generated by the European poultry sector. It aims to optimize feather conversion technologies and develops end products for agriculture, which creates a sustainable value chain and also promotes soil health and biodiversity […]
THE UNLOCK PROJECT reaches its halfway point with the celebration of its follow-up meeting in CROATIA
In April 2023, the UNLOCK project partners met in Opatija (Croatia) for the follow-up of the project activities, two years after it started. CIDETEC Surface Engineering (Spain), coordinates the UNLOCK project that will build a demonstration plant for the treatment and recovery of feathers from poultry waste. 14 partners from 7 EU countries are working […]
