Consumption

What can be done to reduce plastic usage?

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Bioplastics

Can we replace conventional plastics with sustainable materials?

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Toxicity

What are the effects of plastics on humans and the environment?

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Marine Litter

How do we cope with plastic waste in the environment?

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News

17 September 2020

Chemicals in bioplastics not safer than those in conventional plastics


So-called “bioplastics” are marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, petroleum-based plastics. They can be made from renewable feedstock, might be bio-degradable or even both.

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14 September 2020

Competition for unpackaged solutions


„Ausgepackt“ is a nationwide competition initiated by the youth online magazine www.LizzyNet.de and the Wissenschaftsladen Bonn e.V. targeting teenagers and young adults between 12 and 23 years.

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18 June 2020

Prevention of plastic waste by multi-actor partnerships


How do different actors need to work together to avoid plastic waste? What do unpackaged stores need to be successful? How well do bag stations work, where passers-by can borrow fabric bags? How can a company save transport packaging? PlastX contributed case studies  to a compilation of best practices regarding prevention of plastic waste of the PREVENT alliance.

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