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 this Webinar Series, featuring groundbreaking insights into sustainable solutions for key sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, and the medical field.

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.