Kick off Meeting New European Project PLAST4H2

The European project PLAST4H2, “Plastic circularity through an efficient detection, collection, and valorization into Hydrogen and value-added products”, coordinated by Prof. Alfredo Ortiz from the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at the University of Cantabria, officially started on November 10th, 2023.

The PLAST4H2 consortium held its kick-off meeting in Santander, with participation from the seven project partners representing Spain, Portugal, France, and Ireland. During the meeting, the project plan was thoroughly reviewed and discussed, priorities were set, and the methodology to be followed by all consortium members was agreed upon.

The event was chaired by Prof. Carlos Beltrán, Vice-Chancellor for Research and Scientific Policy at the University of Cantabria, and Prof. Inmaculada Ortiz, leader of the Advanced Separation Processes Research Group.

PLAST4H2 is funded by the first call of the 2021-2027 Interreg Atlantic Area Programme, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), with a budget of €1.5 million and a total project cost of approximately €2 million over a 3-year period.

The main objective of PLAST4H2 is to tackle plastic pollution in the Atlantic Area through circularity and sustainability. The project aims to convert plastic waste into high-value-added products such as hydrogen, while promoting changes in lifestyle. Key goals include developing detection tools, creating litter flow pattern models, launching a pilot boat, implementing innovative solutions for plastic conversion into hydrogen, energy, and eco-friendly plastics, conducting sustainability assessments, and raising public awareness through campaigns.

10-11-2023

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