Bridging from fossil based to bio-based plastics: what science says?
In the eight session of the seminar series "Space Bridges 2.0", we will focus on bio-based plastics.
Event description
In this session of the seminar series ”Space Bridges 2.0” our focus will be on bio-based, biodegradable, and biopolymer plastics from a European perspective. The project Bio-plastics Europe, financed by Horizon 2020, will be represented.
Programme
- Welcoming notes by the BUP
- Bio-based and biodegradable plastics: a solution or an issue for Europe? Presentation by Dr. Jelena Barbir, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- ABM approach to bio-based materials development. Presentation by Ari Rosling, Artic Biomaterials, Finland
- Adapting biopolymers for day-to-day. Presentation by Pauline Moreau, NaturePlast, France
- Ecotoxicological studies of bioplastics with daphnids and algae. Presentation by Silja Denise Kröger, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Panel discussion
- Concluding remarks
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Quick information
Date and time: 21 October 2021, 13.00-15.00 (CEST)
Location: Online
Open for: Public
Host: Haw Hamburg
Presenters
Dr. Jelena Barbir
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Jelena moderated the session and gave a presentation titled "Bio-based and biodegradable plastics: a solution or an issue for Europe?" 
Ari Rosling
Artic Biomaterials, Finland
Ari gave a presentation titled "ABM approach to bio-based materials development"
Pauline Moreau
NaturePlast, France
Pauline gave a presentation titled "Adapting biopolymers for day-to-day"
Silja Denise Kröger
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Silja gave a presentation titled "Ecotoxicological studies of bioplastics with daphnids and algae"
Co-host
The BUP Coordinating Secretariat,
Uppsala University, co-hosted this session.