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STEPS towards sustainable plastics, 7-9 october

 

SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE

For over a decade, concerns about the problems with the widespread use of plastics and its disposal into the environment, have been growing. Inspite of the many economic and environmental benefits provided by plastics, these materials have come to be seen in a negative light. Nevertheless, this has created a much-needed momentum for taking on the many challenges of the current plastic system such as climate impacts of fossil-based plastic materials, a low degree of reuse and recycling, and microplastics in the environment through research and development and innovation for transition to a sustainable plastics system.

The conference “STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics” will present insights from national and international speakers and organisations on the various aspects for a sustainable plastic system such as decoupling plastic production from fossil resources, polymer and plastic design, recycling methods, policies and governance for a circular plastics economy.

Who is it for? A broad audience including researchers from universities and organisations, students, industry scientists and managers, policy makers, and civil society.

Date and time: The conference starts 7 October 12:00 and ends 9 October 13:00. Please observe that “STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics” will be an exclusively onsite conference, i.e., participating digitally is not possible.

Location: Stadshallen, Stortorget 9, Lund, Sweden

Conference programme, 7 - 9 October

PLenary and conference speakers

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The conference will comprise oral presentations by invited speakers, poster presentations and a panel discussion. We invite you to submit abstracts if you are interested in presenting your research or organisation with relevance to the scope of the conference: renewable building blocks and polymers, polymer design and recycling, and plastics governance. A few abstracts for posters will be selected even for oral presentations.

Please send in half a page abstract (250 words maximum) latest by 15th May 2024, by using the DROPBOX function in the registration form below (please include the title, and your contact details in the abstract proposal).

If you have been selected to be part of the programme, you will be notified by email by mid-June.

Registration and conference fee

As the number of participants will be limited, registration to the conference is compulsory. We encourage you to register as soon as possible, however no later than 30th June 2024.

We charge a nominal conference fee of 1500 SEK (145 euros) excluding VAT, payable by 31st July 2024. Students have to pay a discounted fee of 500 SEK only. No refunds will be made. Once you register, you will receive a separate mail with payment information.

Should you have any problems with your registration, please contact: josefin.ahlqvist@fsi.lu.se.

 
 

Practical information

 
 

  • As one of the oldest cities in Sweden dating back to 990, Lund is a city of contrasts where 1 000 years of history blend with modern knowledge and ideas. In Lund, you find the charm of a small picturesque, cobble-stoned city, side-by side with big city attractions such as services, shopping, restaurants and cultural events.

    For tourist information please visit: Visit Lund

    If you would like to explore the surrounding region of Skåne please visit: Visit Skåne

    How to get here

    By Air

    Copenhagen Airport is the largest international airport close to Lund. When you have arrived at the airport you just take the train from Terminal 3 straight to Lund. The journey will only take you 40 minutes and you will arrive at Lund Central station.

    At the airport, right before you enter the railway platform, you will find machines where you can buy your train ticket by creditcard. The trains depart regularly three times every hour. To see timetables or download Skånetrafikens app please visit: Skånetrafiken

    Note that you can not buy a ticket on board the train.

    Malmö Airport

    From Malmö Airport you can go by car or taxi to Lund in about 30 minutes.

    By Train

    Travelling to Lund by train is very convenient. Both within and to/from Sweden. For more information and timetables please visit SJ,

    By Bus

    There are plenty of different bus companies that can take you to Lund. Are you travelling from Europe, especially Denmark and Northen Germany, Flixbus is a good alternative.

    By Taxi

    Taxi Skåne: +46 -(0)40 330 330

    Sverige Taxi: +46 -(0)180 200

    Make sure you agree on the price before you get in the cab!

  • There are many options for accomodation in Lund.

    To find out more, and book your hotel, visit the website Visit Lund.

    Visit Lund: Stay in Lund, accomodation

  • Stadshallen is located in the middle of central Lund., about ten minutes walk from the Central Train Station.

    Visiting adress: Stadshallen, Stortorget 9, Lund.

 
 

ORGANISERS

The conference is organised by STEPS, Sustainable Plastics and Transition Pathways. STEPS research programme was initiated in 2016. Our vision is a future society in which plastics are sustainably developed, produced, used and recycled in a circular economy. It is led by Lund University.

STEPS is based on close collaboration between our researchers and industry partners. Our consortium includes Lund University, University of Copenhagen, RISE, IVL, 22 industrial partners and the Regional Council of Scania.

STEPS is funded by Mistra Stiftelsen för miljöstrategisk forskning.