SusTec at STEPS towards sustainable plastics conference, Lund

SusTec PhD candidates Alberto Arcà and David Pfeffer were selected to present at the STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics Conference in Lund, Sweden (Download https://www.steps-mistra.se/stepsconference). This conference marked the conclusion of an eight-year consortium aimed at bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to develop solutions for a more sustainable plastics industry.

The event featured talks on the latest developments in plastics recycling, the impact of plastics on the triple planetary crisis, and governance strategies for transitioning towards more sustainable production and consumption of plastics.

Alberto Arcà (1) and David Pfeffer (2) presented ongoing research on policy mixes governing emerging technologies such as chemical recycling (1), and how these policies affect value chains, particularly in sectors like electronics (2).

The conference provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, allowing SusTec to share insights from its research while connecting with industry experts and staying informed on the latest developments and innovative policies for advancing sustainability in the plastics industry.