UKCPN
UKCPN is an activity supported by KTN & UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and exists to engage Britain’s best scientists and innovators to help move the country towards more circular economic and sustainable approaches to plastics.
We have a particular focus on Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging - a UKRI challenge which is a £60m fund with a team of experts supporting outcomes leading to a better solution to packaging materials and associated waste.
Latest News
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging September Workshops: Making Plastics Fit for a Sustainable Future
Register for two workshops taking place on 6th September in Cardiff and 7th September in Glasgow to view a snapshot of innovation, successes, support, and funding regarding the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge.
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Partnering up to end plastic packaging waste
£1.2 million innovation funding and a knowledge exchange network to stimulate global collaboration are just two ways in which the UK is working with international partners to help catalyse change and tackle the problem of plastic packaging waste.
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Save the date: Future plastic circular supply chain tour (8th November)
Teesside – the emerging European hub of polymer recycling
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Events
‘A snapshot of innovation, successes and next steps’, hosted by the Smart Sustainable Plastics Packaging Challenge, Innovate UK. This free event will be taking place in Wales on the 6th September 2022.
Innovate UK KTN is delighted to announce the first of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) challenge ‘devolved administration’ events, with a focus on SSPP in Wales.
The event will:
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- Provide an overview of who we are (IUK/KTN) and the support we can provide to SSPP organisations.
- Focus on delivering SSPP systems in Wales – discuss issues, identify hot topics and think about solutions, collaborations and funding opportunities.
- Facilitate networking – meet other organisations and book 1:1 sessions with IUK/ KTN advisors.
Wed 07 Sep
A Snapshot of Innovation, Successes & Next Steps - Scotland
The Studio, Glasgow, Scotland
‘A snapshot of innovation, successes and next steps’, hosted by the Smart Sustainable Plastics Packaging Challenge, Innovate UK. This event will be taking place in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday 7th September 2022.
Innovate UK KTN is delighted to announce the second of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) challenge devolved administration events, with a focus on SSPP in Scotland. The event will provide networking opportunities for potential collaborations and details of new funding opportunities.
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