£8m research projects to innovate plastics production and use

Posted on 19 Dec 2018 by Maddy White

Eight new research projects that will explore new and different ways of making, using and recycling plastics have been announced by the science minister, Chris Skidmore.

The projects commence in early 2019 – image courtesy of Depositphotos. The researchers will explore alternatives to fossil-based materials for plastics, as well as looking into the complex factors involved in the life cycle of plastic materials, from consumers’ and business’ needs and behaviours, to how to use technology to reclaim…

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