GO!PHA Webinar on ‘Redesign for Circularity: Upstream Solutions for Critical Plastic Applications’ for the UN Treaty on Plastics (INC-5)

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As the world grapples with the escalating challenge of plastic pollution, finding innovative alternatives to fossil-based plastics has never been more essential. In anticipation of the UN Global Treaty on Plastics (INC-5), we recently hosted our second Webinar Series, featuring groundbreaking insights into sustainable solutions for key sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, and the medical field.

Session 1 Originally held on Friday, November 15th at 10 AM CET

Our expert speakers for this session included:

  • Daniele Spinelli (SEALIVE) – Sustainable solutions for plastic substitution

  • Jappe de Best (MNEXT) – Utilizing residual streams for PHAs (including a fishing float prototype)

  • Helena Vilaça (Waste2BioComp) – Development of biodegradable materials for footwear and other uses

Session 2 Originally held on Tuesday, November 19th at 3 PM CET

This session featured:

  • Kirk Havens (Virginia Institute of Marine Science) – Biodegradable panels for lake environments and ghost gear reduction

  • Ipsita Roy (PHAsT, The University of Sheffield) – Applications of PHAs in medical devices

  • Maarten van der Zee (Wageningen University & Research) – Biobased plastic products for agriculture and horticulture

  • Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic (University of Belgrade) – Biomedical applications of PHA

These insights are crucial as the world prepares for the UN Global Treaty on Plastics (INC-5), where innovative, sustainable solutions will play a pivotal role in shaping effective global policies to combat plastic pollution and foster a future free from fossil-based plastics.

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