SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TO THE SPECIAL SESSION AND WORKSHOP

for the: 5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability, Chania, Greece, 17-18 June, 2024

Food packaging – eco-design in a circular economy

Co-organized with the COST Circul-a-bility project (https://www.circul-a-bility.org)

Chair: Victoria Krauter
Total talks: 6

Abstract:

The special session on the 17^th of June will highlight the interface between circular economy, food packaging, and sustainability. Emphasis will be laid on exploring innovative strategies, best practices, and transformative solutions to help the food and packaging industry evolve towards a more circular and sustainable future. The session will provide an overview of the current situation in food packaging and offer six selected talks on different perspectives such as circular economy models, ecological footprint, eco-friendly materials and product design, as well as waste management.

Building upon the special session, the workshop on the 18^th of June will include an interactive discussion aimed at identifying research needs and gaps as well as promoting future international and interdisciplinary research activities in the field of sustainable food packaging.

Participation as a speaker:

Please submit your abstract to the 5^th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability and clearly indicate your intention to contribute to the special session and workshop.

Additionally contact Spyridon Papaefthimiou (spapaefthimiou@tuc.gr) as well as Victoria Krauter (victoria.krauter@fh-campuswien.ac.at).

Reimbursement of travel expenses via the COST Circul-a-bility project:

2 days and transport costs
Free admission to the symposium on 17^th and 18^th of June.

venue

Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Alsyllio Agrokipiou, 1 Makedonias, Chania, 73100

Revised 08.04.2024

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SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TO THE SPECIAL SESSION AND WORKSHOP for the: 5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability, Chania, Greece, 17-18 June, 2024