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SusTec researchers contribute to discussions on circular polymers and recycling at JONAS Family Days
Our PhD candidates Alberto Arcà and David Pfeffer presented their research on the EU policy mix for chemical recycling and engaged with frontier research on sustainable polymer systems.
Unveiling counter-intermediation: new research on the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations
Why do global environmental negotiations with ambitious goals often face unexpected delays and diluted goals? Our latest research contributes insights by revealing how deliberate "counter-intermediation" strategies are used to contest and reshape the UN-led negotiations toward a global plastics treaty.
Alberto Arcà at the International Automotive Recycling Congress 2026
PhD researcher Alberto Arcà attended the International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC), engaging with discussions on emerging circularity requirements in the automotive sector and their implications for plastics.
PhD candidate Ricarda Fieber at the European Commission’s SSbD conference
PhD candidate Ricarda Fieber attended the European Commission’s SSbD conference, engaging with international stakeholders on advancing the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design concept.
SusTec welcomes Dr. Inese Zepa as a senior researcher
Inese re-joined SusTec in early 2026 to explore the intersection of health and sustainability. She seeks to untangle which policy, economic, and innovation pathways best protect human health through sustainability transitions — and how we can build resilient systems that serve both climate and health.