About Relooped
Relooped Retail is an Interreg South Baltic funded EU project focused on increasing the circularity of plastic waste in retail chains.
The project is a collaboration between four partners from the South Baltic region: BOFA, IMP-PAN, Klaipeda University, and Sustainable Business Hub.
We also have two great associated partners, COOP Danmark and Żabka, with whom we aim to collaborate on new and innovative solutions for plastic waste reduction and circularity.
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The overall RELOOPED project objective is to increase the waste plastics circularity in retail chains supported by codesign methodology for better reduction, reuse and recycling of packaging in the South Baltic area. RELOOPED rethinks packaging systems for the food retail industry, promoting the transition to a more resource-efficient economy. The project addresses the lack of recycling and excessive generation of waste from packaging of food, drinks and grocery shopping. Through the setting up of living labs in two of the region’s largest retail chains, new systems, practices and green business models will be explored to enable a circular economy that reduces, recycles and reuses packaging materials.
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Project Name: Retail ReLooped (RELOOPED)
Project Duration: 1st September 2023 – 1st September 2026
Total Budget: 2,102,175.00 EUR (ERDF co-financing: 1,681,740.00 EUR)
Project Number: STHB.02.03-IP.01-0008/23
Funding Source: co-financed by the EU European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the 2021-2027 Interreg VI-A South Baltic cross-border cooperation programme.
BOFA is Bornholm’s waste management authority and service provider, handling waste from both households and businesses with a strong focus on sustainability. Guided by Vision 2032, BOFA aims to make Bornholm waste-free by implementing circular and resource-efficient solutions. The company manages many national and EU-supported project. In RELOOPED, BOFA leads efforts to co-design and test sustainable circular packaging solutions through collaboration with retailers, users, universities and the waste industry, fostering a culture of sustainable consumption.
Klaipeda University (KU) is a higher education institution with Marine Technology and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Health Sciences Faculties along with two research institutes. Ranked among the top 150 universities globally for oceanographic sciences (Shanghai Subject Ranking), KU is also a member of the EU-CONEXUS alliance, promoting sustainable development of smart coastal cities and academic collaboration. As part of the RELOOPED project, KU is creating a Fab Lab to prototype closed-loop food packaging solutions and a Living Lab to demonstrate the potential for circular use of reusable food containers in the food service sector.
The Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN), established in Gdańsk in 1956, specializes in research on energy conversion, fluid mechanics, and related engineering fields. IMP PAN also provides engineering services, including turbine design, renewable energy solutions, and technical expert opinions. In the Retail RELOOPED project, IMP PAN collaborates with Żabka Polska to develop circular food packaging solutions.
Sustainable Business Hub (SBHUB) is a leading cluster organization in southern Sweden, focused on driving the development of smart, sustainable cities. Acting as a neutral platform, it connects businesses, municipalities, and academic institutions to advance green innovation and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth. In RELOOPED, the SBHUB explores circular food packaging solutions for retail shops, contributing as well to dissemination of the project.
COOP Danmark is a leading retail chain with around 900 supermarkets across the country. As an Associated Partner in the RELOOPED project, COOP is working on refill shopping systems free from single-use packaging, which have the potential to reduce waste. Their initiative focuses on creating efficient systems and promoting sustainable consumption practices.
Żabka Polska is a leading convenience store chain in Poland, with more than 11,000 stores nationwide. It’s part of Żabka Group, which serves a growing number of consumers who are looking for convenience, and promotes a responsible approach towards products, packaging, customers, franchisees, suppliers and the wider environment. The Responsibility (ESG) Strategy of Żabka Polska is focused on promoting sustainable living daily and enabling customers to make more informed choices. The ESG strategic agenda is built on four pillars: sustainable lifestyle, positive environmental impact, responsible organization, and a green planet.
As an Associated Partner in the RELOOPED project, Żabka aligns with the sustainable development strategy by concentrating on innovative circular solutions that enhance resource utilization, reduce environmental impact, and drive business growth.
The Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 is a European Union-funded initiative for cross-border cooperation. It aims to support sustainable development and improve the quality of life in the South Baltic region, which includes coastal areas of Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. The Programme focuses on innovation, sustainability, regional attractiveness, and social inclusion.