Advances in Plastic Sustainability

This seminar course summarizes different disciplines of plastic circularity including the plastic industry, research field, and policy decisions. Guest lecturers will speak on topics related to sustaining a plastic industry that is protective of the environment. Seminar topics may include: environmental impacts of plastics (e.g. greenhouse gas emissions, plastic pollution), policies to reduce the use of plastics, research into new polymer design for easy recycling or biodegradation, explanations on how supply chain and logistics impact the plastic industry, pros and cons of various types of plastic recycling, life cycle assessments and technoeconomic analyses of recycling facilities, and scientific communication.

Credit: 1