Society is facing a major challenge in the area of sustainability. The demand for energy and materials such as plastics is increasing, but CO2 emissions and the amount of waste must be reduced. For this, we need to develop better production processes. The speakers in this webinar highlight the challenges and possible solutions for making more sustainable types of plastic.
The language of the meeting will be Dutch. Ina Vollmar will speak in English.
Speakers:
- Bert Weckhuysen, universiteits hoogleraar katalyse, energie en duurzaamheid Universiteit Utrecht – Plastics: zijn ze nu goed of slecht en wat is hun plaats in een duurzame samenleving?
- Ben Feringa, hoogleraar organische chemie, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen – Plastics, slim en duurzaam
- Ina Vollmer, universitair docent anorganische chemie en katalyse Universiteit Utrecht – Over de koolstoftransitie: Molecular Plastic Recycling
- Tom van Aken, CEO bij Avantium – De belofte van een nieuwe generatie bioplastic materialen
- Paneldiscussie onder leiding van Bert Weckhuysen
Practical information:
- Start date and time: 22 September 2021 – 16:00
- End date and time22 September 2021 – 18:00
- Location: Online
- Entrance fee: Free
- Registration: Participation is free of charge, but registration is required via the registrationform.
- More information: This webinar is organised by KNAW, ACTI en ARC CBBC
Source: website Utrecht University