Recycling, recovering and renewing.
This is the open innovation program by Sociedade Ponto Verde, aiming for the digital disruption of packaging waste.
Startups and innovations from around the world join forces with industry partners to pilot impactful solutions.
Up to 500.000€ to support pilot development!
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About the Program
The main goal of Re_Source is to co-develop impactful pilot projects that drive real change in the packaging waste sector.
Through a mission-oriented approach, innovators and partners collaborate to tackle systemic challenges and build scalable solutions. The program is led by Sociedade Ponto Verde, in collaboration with Beta-i, a leading innovation consultancy.
Sociedade Ponto Verde is the Portuguese organization responsible for managing the “take-back and recovery” of packaging waste, driving circularity through innovation.
Key Highlights from the 3 previous editions
Invested in Pilots (co-financed by Sociedade Ponto Verde)
Pilot Partners
Pilots
Previous partners
re_source 2023 – Wrap-up video
Missions
The 4th edition of the program focuses on 3 guiding missions
Recycle 75% of Glass in Portugal by 2030
- With a focus on the HORECA channel (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés)
Reduce Packaging Waste per Capita by 5% until 2030
- Mobilizing consumers, brands and distribution
Digitalize and integrate SIGRE’s information flows by 2034
- To strengthen traceability, efficiency and operational intelligence
Learn more about Re_source missions:
benefits
What’s in it for you
By joining Re_Source 4.0 as a partner, you will:
Financial support from SPV for pilot developing
Gain visibility as an active driver of the circular transition
timeline
How it works
Scouting Partners
May – July
Needs Assessment
July – September
Scouting Innovators
September – October
Evaluation & Selection
October – November
Pilot Setup
December – February
Re_Source Day
March 2026