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Uncontrolled littering of plastic waste is a global issue. At least 33% of the world’s municipal solid waste is not managed in an environmentally safe manner, with significant differences between countries, urban and rural areas. It is usually caused by several factors, firstly a lack or insufficiency of waste management infrastructures and systems. Inadequate policies […]

To address the challenge of plastic and microplastic pollution caused by the incomplete breakdown of biodegradable plastics in the open environment, MAGICBIOMAT aims to develop circular bio-based materials with programmed biodegradability in open environments demonstrated through two applications with highly concerning rates of littering. Mulch films, representing around 86,000 t/year in Europe, for which 97% […]

Circular design involves the principles of reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing, aiming to extend the life cycle of materials and products, thereby minimizing waste and reducing the need for new resources. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature.  The […]