PerPlacsBio
Perspectives of biobased and decomposable plastics in agriculture and forestry Knowledge buildup, analysis & solutions regarding user views, product properties and competencies of companies
The aim of PerPlacsBio is to investigate the potential for reducing plastic use and long-term plastic persistence, while at the same time strengthening awareness and knowledge regarding the sustainable use of (bio-)plastics.
The project is conducted as a collaborative initiative. The NOVA Institute provides the foundational knowledge for decision-making, for example on the appropriate application of bioplastics, while the University of Münster and the University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg take the lead in conducting surveys and interviews in the agricultural and forestry sectors. In cooperation with practitioners, industry actors and other stakeholders, the feasibility of proposed measures and alternatives will be examined and discussed through participatory formats. The results of the project will be made publicly available in a user-friendly and clearly structured database.
The project is funded by the Fachagentur für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) within the funding programme “Sustainable Renewable Resources,” under the priority area “Information and Societal Dialogue on Bioeconomy and Sustainability.”
Project lead: Dr'in Cornelia Steinhäuser und Dr'in Friederike Gabel
Project duration: Nov 2025 - Sept 2027
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At the end of January, an online survey on the use of (bio-based) plastics will be launched as part of the project. Practitioners from agriculture, forestry, vegetable and fruit production, as well as horticulture, are invited to participate.
The aim of the survey is to gather users’ experiences, assessments, and practical knowledge and to integrate these insights into the subsequent project activities.
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The project is funded by the Fachagentur für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) within the funding programme “Sustainable Renewable Resources”, under the priority area “Information and Societal Dialogue on Bioeconomy and Sustainability.”