Open Contest - Relooped

Innovate Packaging and Zero Waste Shopping Experience for a Sustainable Future in food retail shop

Are you a student, innovator, entrepreneur, or sustainability enthusiast with groundbreaking ideas to transform how we use and recycle packaging? Join the contest Relooped Packaging Challenge and become part of a better society with sustainable solutions for coffee mugs and zero waste shopping experience in food retail shop.

Recyclable, reusable, or biobased plastics offer diverse components that can be utilized in various packaging applications in food industries. While these plastics can pose challenges in recycling, they hold significant potential to meet market demands by incorporating biobased or recycled materials into existing products. Moreover, they can enable the creation of entirely new products, replacing those made from non-renewable resources.

By integrating recycled, reusable, or biobased plastics into packaging solutions, businesses can contribute to a circular value chain that generates substantial environmental, social, and economic benefits, not only locally but also within the global market.

Who can participate?

Whether you are a student or expert in packaging design, circular systems, sustainable development or someone with a unique perspective, we want to hear from you!
We welcome
- Individuals
- Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups
- Freelancers
- Researchers and students from diverse backgrounds.
Only EU residents over 18 years of age
Interreg South Baltic Retail Relooped Project Partners and their relatives are not eligible to participate in the competition.
If your innovation is within the scope of packaging chain but does not fit into either challenge 1 or 2 you still have the opportunity to participate in this contest as “Challenge 3” in the submission.
We are committed to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all participants in the Relooped Packaging Challenge. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, ability, or circumstances, has the opportunity to participate fully and contribute to their unique perspectives.

We value diversity in all forms, including but not limited to:

Gender identity and expression
Ethnicity, religion, race, and cultural background
Physical and cognitive abilities
Socioeconomic status
Educational background

Why Participate?

Gain Visibility: Present your idea to professionals and industry experts.
Collaborate: Network with experts in sustainability, design, and circular systems.
Make an Impact: Contribute to reducing waste and building a circular economy.

How to Participate

1. Submit Your Proposal: Complete the [online application form] and upload your project proposal.

2. Showcase Your Solution: If shortlisted, present your idea to our expert panel.

3. Develop Your Idea: Selected participants can attend Q&A session with experts and receive feedback to refine their solution.

What We Are Looking For

Successful ideas will be:

Innovative: Unique and practical approaches to addressing food packaging waste.
Scalable: Solutions that can be implemented across industries or geographies.
Sustainable: Aligned with circular economy principles.

Why participate?

If you are among the winners of the Relooped Packaging Challenge Contest, you will be offered a package of benefits.

Networking Opportunities: Invitations to international conference: Chance to present the solution in front of the experts from the industry at the international conference and Opportunity to meet people from the industry on 21^st May 2026 in Malmö Sweden. Travel and accommodation will be paid by the organizing team for maximum 3 people.
Online Recognition: Featuring winners on the event’s website, social media, and newsletters.
Certificates: A formal acknowledgment of achievement.
Recognition on a Professional Platform”: Winners will receive a formal acknowledgment that can be highlighted on their CV, showcasing their innovative contributions to sustainable food packaging.