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Refucoat webinar: The technology behind bio-plastics – online

May 7, 2020, online

Refucoat webinar: The technology behind bio-plastics
This two-session interactive webinar will replace the in-person event planned in Brussels. Inspirational talks by our keynote speakers will bring you new insights on the food waste and how we can harness innovative sustainable materials to tackle this global challenge.

During the breakout sessions, hosted by our project partners, you will have the opportunity to discuss and brainstorm with fellow attendees.

What you will hear about:

  • How REFUCOAT’s innovative materials, coatings and sustainable packaging structures contribute to a circular bioeconomy and tackling the food waste challenge
  • Learnings and best practices for working with bio-based packaging materials
  • Bio-based food packaging as a sustainable alternative to current packaging

Day 2: The technology behind bio-plastics
In the second session, Dr Andrew Dent, Executive Vice President, Research (Material ConneXion), will give a keynote and answer your questions and the highlights of the REFUCOAT key outcomes (part 2) will be shared. There will be several breakout session with different topics:

  • Breakout session 1. Materials: Renewable sources for biobased packaging materials
  • Breakout session 2. Coatings: Bio-based hybrid and active coatings for packaging films
  • Breakout session 3. Packaging structures: Design, fabrication and characterisation

For more information and registration, please visit the website of this event.