Registration ends 07.4.2026 at 23:59 h

The seminar ‘Rethink Microplastic’ deals with the pressing issue of plastic pollution. The challenges will be analysed from various perspectives (socio-cultural, health, ecological, legal and technical). 

Students will also gain an in-depth insight into the cradle-to-cradle concept. We will take an in-depth look at the philosophical foundations as well as the practical implementation of this concept in industry at national and international level. 

Our seminar will also focus on material flow and production in the plastics industry. In doing so, we will examine existing problems and approaches to establishing a circular economy. The challenges that arise in plastics production will be analysed and potential solutions discussed. 

A particular focus will be on elaborating and developing solutions inspired by the Cradle to Cradle philosophy. Together we will collect different ideas and approaches to establish sustainable alternatives and protect ecosystems from further pollution.

The aim of the seminar is for participants to gain the ability to identify and describe the multidimensional challenges of plastic pollution. Furthermore, participants will learn the basics of the materials and production techniques in the plastics industry. The focus is on current problems and challenges in this area. Another aim is to convey an understanding of the Cradle to Cradle design concept and its applications at national and international level.
In addition, participants should be enabled to formulate eco-effective solutions that have a positive impact on the environment and society, and finally, the seminar aims to promote interdisciplinary and networked thinking and strengthen teamwork. Participants should learn to analyse complex problems together and develop innovative solutions.

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