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Biodegradable Plastics: How do we Engage with Consumers and Society?

This webinar draws on a recent SAPEA report and the related Scientific Opinion by the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors

Public awareness and concern over plastics pollution, especially in open environments such as oceans, rivers and land, are at an all-time high. At the same time, the public is often uncertain and confused about what to do with plastic items after use. The increasing availability of products made from biodegradable plastics is likely to add to the confusion.

The European Union aims to transform the way plastics and plastics products are designed, used and recycled. There are actions planned on several fronts – improving plastic recycling, curbing waste and littering, encouraging innovation and promoting global action. However, for these plans to work, we need effective waste management infrastructures, coupled with strong engagement and cooperation with the public and society in general.

This interactive webinar will facilitate discussion between an expert panel and a live international audience, addressing a range of questions including:

- How are biodegradable plastics perceived, understood and used by consumers and other sectors of society?

- How can communication, education and labelling help support the appropriate use, management and disposal of biodegradable plastics? What market-based initiatives and policy options can help us achieve the necessary awareness and behaviour change to prevent biodegradable plastics that are designed for managed waste such as composting, instead ending up in the open environment?

  • innovation | research policy
  • Friday 21 May 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST)
  • Online only
  • Live streaming available
  • External event

Practical information

When
Friday 21 May 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST)
Where
Online only
Website
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