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 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

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.