Thank you, Dr. Shu Yuan Yang. Your research in how to scale up and increase efficiency of PLA degradation is contributing tremendously to the optimal solution for the closed loop systems we're establishing. We are looking forward to the next steps on this journey
As part of the collaboration between GrønBlå A/S and my research team, I was fortunate to be able to participate in the launch of GrønBlå’s model of closed-loop resource management for the starch-based bioplastic PLA. During the four-day event of UCI Cycling World Championship this past weekend near Copenhagen, GrønBlå supplied all the 100% compostable PLA- and paper-based foodware served at the Ballerup Super Arena │ Idrætsby, and the waste was collected and undergoing composting as we speak! This will return precious resources back to the soil and aligns much better with sustainability principles. The estimated amount of material saved from incineration and getting converted to fertilizer is: 1+ ton of PLA bioplastic 600+ kg of paper Pretty good for a kick-off event! We will continue to work hard to optimize the procedure so that we can up the scale of this process and conserve more resources! And shoutouts to our other partners, SOLSERV, for providing smart composting equipment and designs, and Olympic Champion Lasse Norman Leth, whom for his enthusiasm, has been the perfect brand ambassador. Jayu Yang Jeppe Kofod Patrik Johansson Bjarke Rasmussen Sebastian Fugmann Verena Begemann