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Challenging ideas

In October last year, kp partnered with the SciTech Group and eduLAB to support the Plastic REcycle Science Challenge at the Wrocław University of Technology in Poland. The open ‘hackathon’ engaged everyone from scientists and recyclers to enthusiastic amateurs to share their own ideas on how to reduce the amount of plastic leaking into our global environment.

This one-day innovation ‘hackathon’ was a superb opportunity to develop product ideas made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester (rPET) and to look at the market potential for these products. We are delighted with the level of engagement and participation and will continue to collaborate with the university’s Advanced Polymer Materials and Recycling Department and with Warsaw University of Life Sciences. This event truly added a collection of innovative ideas and ambitious realism to our commitments!

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+300 people participated in the Plastic REcycle Science Challenge in Poland