Interdisciplinary initiative

AAU Circular Plastics

Improved waste management and further re- and upcycling of plastics are needed to limit plastic pollution and to keep it in the value chain. Researchers at Aalborg University are teaming up with national and international companies to contribute to this development.

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Interdisciplinary initiative

AAU Circular Plastics

AAU Circular Plastics is a collaborative platform of researchers from across AAU's faculties and departments dedicated to advancing the field of circular plastics. Our platform serves as a hub where researchers can connect, collaborate, and collectively work towards transforming the way plastics are used, recycled, and managed.

Beyond academia, we strive to actively engage with industry and policymakers to bring about real-world impact. By leveraging our research findings and insights, we aim to promote the adoption of sustainable practices and support decision-making for the transition to a circular plastics economy.

SWARM - New Project for AAU Circular Plastics in Africa

The key to success in plastic recycling is to consider the entire chain - from production to consumption, waste management, and recycling. This comprehensive, systemic approach is what AAU Circular Plastics represents, and we apply it in the SWARM project, taking place in Nigeria and South Africa, in collaboration with six higher education institutions from these two countries and with European partners. The project is funded by the European Commission.

Contact Prof. Brian Vejrum Wæhrens for more information