GO!PHA Webinar on the United Nations Treaty on Plastics (INC-4)
On Thursday April 4th, 2024, GO!PHA organized a webinar on the crucial role of suitable substitutes in advancing a sustainable future within the framework of...
Webinars & Science Talks
Exploring Alternatives & Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (Part 1)
Explore the latest solutions for reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable alternatives in our two-part webinar series. Featuring five expert speakers from across the globe,...
Exploring Alternatives & Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (Part 2)
Explore the latest solutions for reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable alternatives in our two-part webinar series, now available on YouTube. Featuring five expert speakers...
Redesign for Circularity: Upstream Solutions for Critical Plastic Applications for INC-5 (Part 1)
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...
Redesign for Circularity: Upstream Solutions for Critical Plastic Applications for INC-5 (Part 2)
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...
Gas Fermentation (February 2025)
Gas fermentation is gaining momentum. More and more bioprocesses rely on this technology, and PHA production makes no exemption. Indeed, several PHA producer start-ups and...
Fibers & Textiles (March 2025)
Doctor Tim Hiller, from the German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research, presented the PHB2Pro project. This initiative focuses on processing PHA to form nonwoven...
Science Talk • 4/11/25
Fibers & Textiles (March 2025)
Biodegradable and bio-based PHA fibers are gaining increasing attention for their potential across various sectors, including textiles. However, challenges related to stability during and after processing remain a key hurdle. To unlock their full potential, innovative strategies are being developed to enhance processing performance and material reliability.
Science Talk • 3/5/25
Gas Fermentation (February 2025)
Gas fermentation is gaining momentum. More and more bioprocesses rely on this technology, and PHA production makes no exemption. Indeed, several PHA producer start-ups and firms are testing the conversion of gases into polymers. However, C1 biological fixation faces a paradox: while gases like CO2 and CH4 are extremely abundant and polluting, thereby representing ideal feedstocks, their mass transportation within bioreactors and biomass is highly challenging.
United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Webinar Series • 11/21/24
Redesign for Circularity: Upstream Solutions for Critical Plastic Applications for INC-5 (Part 2)
This webinar featured groundbreaking insights into sustainable solutions for key sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, and the medical field. Our experts included:
- Kirk Havens (Virginia Institute of Marine Science)
- Ipsita Roy (PHAsT, The University of Sheffield)
- Maarten van der Zee (Wageningen University & Research)
- Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic (University of Belgrade)
United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Webinar Series • 11/20/24
Redesign for Circularity: Upstream Solutions for Critical Plastic Applications for INC-5 (Part 1)
In anticipation of the UN Global Treaty on Plastics, we hosted this Webinar, featuring groundbreaking insights into sustainable solutions for key sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, and the medical field. Our expert speakers for this session included:
- Daniele Spinelli (SEALIVE)
- Jappe de Best (MNEXT)
- Helena Vilaça (Waste2BioComp)
United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Webinar Series • 10/31/24
Exploring Alternatives & Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (Part 2)
Explore the latest solutions for reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable alternatives. Our speakers included:
- Marco Versari (Italy) – Italy’s approach to recycling food waste with compostable plastics.
- Katrina Knauer, Ph.D. (USA) – Innovations in mixed (bio)polyester recycling.
United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Webinar Series • 10/30/24
Exploring Alternatives & Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (Part 1)
Our speakers covered a range of topics, from compostable materials to advanced recycling technologies:
- Henk Vooijs – Designing systems for effective composting.
- Florian Graichen – Exploring end-of-life options for biopolymers.
- Corinne van Noordenne – Bos – Sorting and recycling biodegradable plastics like PHA
United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Webinar Series • 4/5/24
GO!PHA Webinar on the United Nations Treaty on Plastics (INC-4)
In this webinar, we delve into the advantages, possibilities, and challenges associated with adopting alternative materials and suitable substitutes. We also analyze policy implications and strategies for effective implementation. Through case studies, we reveal success stories and valuable lessons, shedding light on commercial readiness and market adoption.