Sustainability in Polymers

The course aims to provide knowledge in the field of sustainability in the polymer and plastics industry, with a focus on the current trends in the optimization of synthesis, processing and management of plastic waste. Key topics will include biopolymers, biodegra­ dable polymers, recycling, optimization of processing technologies, and the use of additives.

Program covers:

• lectures by academics from various institutions and experts from practice
• workshops in laboratories
• excursíons to major plastics companies
• welcome party, guided tour of Zlín and social evening

The program is being organized in collaboration with:

• Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
• Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences
• Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences
• Centre of Polymer Systems, TBU Zlín
• Companies: Borealis AG, Greiner Packaging, Institute for Testing and Certification

Contact: international@ft.utb.cz