This webinar will cover new developments in biodegradable materials at RMIT for packaging applications. In particular the importance of water resistance and barrier properties of plastics applications in packaging is in the foreground of attention. The importance of biodegradability of plastics will be highlighted in view of the sustainability agenda and plastics waste accumulation.

Also this time we envisage that the webinar will commence by featuring a presentation in the “Plastics make it happen” series which will cover design and application using composite materials in race rowing boats manufactured by Jeff Sykes & Associates in Geelong.

Program:

12:15 pm to 12:20 pm Welcome

Lynley Crawford, Event Coordinator and Program Chair, SPE: A-NZ Section

12:20 pm to 12:40 pm

“Plastics make it happen” featuring composite materials used by Jeff Sykes & Associates

Mark Nothnagel, Manufacturing Director, Jeff Sykes & Associates, Geelong, VIC

12:40 pm to 1:05 pm

Biodegradable and Superhydrophobic Plastic Packaging

Mehran Ghasemlou, Researcher, RMIT, Melbourne, VIC

1:05 pm to 1:30 pm

SECOS and Compostable Film Solutions – A Growth Story

Markus Leufgens, Innovation & Sustainability Manager, Cardia Bioplastics, Melbourne, VIC

1:30 pm to 1:55 pm

Speakers panel with Q&A

Moderated by Lynley Crawford, Event Coordinator and Program Chair, SPE: A-NZ Section

1:55 pm to 2:00 pm

SPE announcements

Han Michel, President, SPE: A-NZ Section