Did you hear that the second session with #negotiations for a #plastics #treaty started?🤝🌍 It’s ongoing this week in #Paris!🥳🤩 If you missed out on day 1 or need a recap, be sure to read our #blog post about it here: 🔗sintef.no/projectweb/pla… #governance #plasticenenfr

The Plasticene annual meeting with an announcement that SINTEF researcher Emily Cowan is the new project manager for the last year of this Norges forskningsråd project!

Here are 3 shocking facts about plastics you probably did not know! 1. There are more than 5 trillion pieces of plastics floating in the ocean. 2. By 2050, almost every species of seabirds will be eating plastic. 3. Around 1 million plastics bottles are sold every minute.

Here are some pictures from the SINTEF booth at the Arctic Circle Conference in Reykjavik last week, where our researchers presented, among other research projects, #Plasticene. They even held an enormous session of Land of Articia from #seriousgames🎮 #Plastics

Here are 3 reasons humans need the ocean; 1. More than 3 billion humans depend on the ocean as their source of food. 2. Plants in the ocean create about half of the world's oxygen. 3. 128 billion dollars are produced through ocean-dependent industries. 📷 Adobe stock-Jag_cz

This week, the INC-3 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. They aim to create an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. And of course, our researchers Rachel Tiller and Emily Cowan will be there observing the negotiation. Follow for more updates!

Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below Water. Let's protect our oceans, combat pollution, and preserve marine life for a healthier planet. 🌊🐋💙 #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater #Plasticene

Trim your plastic waste this Christmas: choose reusable gift wrap, eco-friendly decor, and consider experience gifts. A greener holiday for a better planet! 🌲🌍 #GreenChristmas #Plastics #plasticene

🌿 **SDG 15: Life on Land - Beat Plastic Pollution** 🌿 Our lands suffer from plastic pollution. To preserve ecosystems, we must reduce plastic waste and promote responsible consumption. Let's unite for a greener world. 🌱🌏💚 #SDG15 #PlasticPollution #LifeOnLand

Last year, Plasticene researchers attend the INC. 🌱 What Does It Cover? This plastics treaty will address the full lifecycle of plastics. Imagine a world where plastic waste is minimized, where circular solutions prevail, and where our oceans thrive! 🌊🌏

Here are some recent important news in the field of plastic research🙌 PHL7, PETase, MHETase: enzymes that degrade PET plastic. 🧪 New method to recycle more plastics. 🧪 Let’s turn waste plastic into products. 🌎 #plasticresearch #plasticsolution #plasticpollution

Did you know that plastic pollution is not only harming marine life, but also affecting the climate? Plastic debris in the ocean releases greenhouse gases as it breaks down, and interferes with the ability of plankton to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. #Plasticene

Norway leads in bioplastics and bio-based materials. 🇳🇴 These are greener plastics from plants, algae, or waste. 🌱 We need to assess their impacts and choose wisely. 🔎 Learn more about our research and innovation by following us. #bioplastics #biobased #norway

Thrift stores are not only a great way to find affordable and fashionable clothes, but also a way to reduce microplastic pollution and protect the climate. #thriftstore #sustainablefashion #microplasticfree

Norway is a global leader in tackling plastic pollution. They have launched a plastics strategy and a development program to combat marine litter and microplastics. They aim to recycle 50% of plastic waste by 2025 and support projects in developing countries. #plasticfree #ocean

The circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. It can unlock $4.5 trillion of value, reduce emissions by 45%, and create new jobs and opportunities. #circulareconomy #zerowaste #climateaction

The circular economy is a system where products and materials are kept in circulation and reused as much as possible. It can save water and energy, improve our health and well-being, and enhance our resilience and security. #circulareconomy #sustainability #greenliving

The circular economy is a system where products and materials are designed to last and be reused, recycled or composted. It can boost the global GDP by 7%, support the Sustainable Development Goals, and foster a culture of creativity and learning. #circulareconomy #innovation