Polymer Science and Sustainability – Part 7

This course is the seventh module of a holistic superior recycling strategies course that gives a complete overview of recycling strategies, regulatory frameworks, and future developments within the round financial system. By way of a collection of expert-led lectures, contributors will achieve in-depth data of polymer science and its purposes in recycling.

Course Modules:

All modules are printed in numerous Udemy programs. Please comply with all modules to obtain a holistic view of superior recycling strategies.

• PART 1: Introduction to Polymers – Led by Prof. Jarkko J Saarinen from the College of Jap Finland (UEF), this session presents insights into the character and properties of polymers, setting the stage for superior discussions on recycling.
• PART 2: Regulatory and Authorized Issues of Recycled Plastics – Mathilde Taveau from Plastics Recyclers Europe discusses the authorized panorama affecting recycled plastics, which is crucial for understanding the trade’s working atmosphere.
• PART 3.1: Chemical Recycling – Prof. Mika Härkönen from VTT delves into the processes and applied sciences behind chemical recycling, a cornerstone of plastic reuse.
• PART 3.2: State-of-the-art Mechanical Recycling – Ana Rita Carvalho Neiva from Coolrec explores cutting-edge developments and improvements enhancing the effectivity and effectiveness of mechanical recycling strategies.
• PART 4: Conversion of Plastics – PhD Jani Pelto from VTT examines the conversion applied sciences that remodel waste plastics into useful new merchandise.
• PART 5: Identification and Characterization of Plastics – PhD Francisco Senna Vieira and Prof. Janne Jänis from VTT and UEF, respectively, talk about the superior strategies used to establish and analyse several types of plastics, essential for efficient recycling.
• PART 6: Round Economic system and Future Facets – Anna Tenhunen-Lunkka and Prof. Ali Harlin from VTT define the rules of the round financial system and speculate on future developments and improvements in plastic recycling.
• PART 7: Introduction to LCA and sensible facets – Julia Cilleruelo from GreenDelta supplies a complete perspective on the creation of a Life Cycle Evaluation.

This MOOC is good for professionals within the recycling trade, environmental scientists, and anybody interested by sustainable supplies administration and environmental conservation. Members will go away with a strong understanding of the challenges and alternatives in recycling polymers, geared up with the data to drive innovation and sustainability of their fields.