new materials, innovative materials. The goal is to produce materials with improved properties or new functions, which, for example, make contents last longer, are lighter in weight, are more flexible, have improved strength, or are generally recyclable or biodegradable. They can be used in a variety of applications, from electronics and medicine to energy production and construction, as well as in packaging. As a result, they can make a significant contribution to the development of innovative products and solutions. Innovative materials can make a substantial contribution to a sustainable economy and, in particular, a sustainable circular economy. However, to ensure that material innovations lead to a more sustainable economy, their use must always be considered holistically. This means, in particular, that in addition to improving circularity, the ecological impacts should also be assessed - and always from a life cycle perspective, i.e. from production to end-of-life recovery.
In cycleworks «InnoMat», we would like to discuss and examine the opportunities and risks of innovative materials – and also biodegradable materials (BAW) – together with stakeholders. We would also like to evaluate the handling of new materials in connection with the transition to a sustainable circular economy and create clarity for stakeholders.
In a kick-off event open to all stakeholders, we will gather your needs, define the urgent issues and set up work packages within the cycleworks framework. We are pleased to have the support of the FHNW (Prof. Dr. Petar Mandaliev, Institute for Biomass and Resource Efficiency, Lecturer for Resource Efficiency) and the ZHAW (Prof. Dr. Selçuk Yildirim, Center for Food Production and Packaging, Head of the Food Packaging Research Group).
Please register by email (info@realcycle.ch). The kick-off event is free of charge.