The BLOOM project consortium would like to invite you to our closing exhibition on the 9^th of December 2020. In adherence with the Corona pandemic measures across Europe, this event will be held online.

Our exhibition offers many insights into the BLOOM project. We will present the activities and lessons learnt from the European BLOOM hubs and the BLOOM school network, and provide ample space for discussions on these topics. Participants will have the opportunity to ‘see in action’ the bioeconomy materials and outreach media we co-created and showcased at events throughout the duration of the project.

If you are able to join us at the exhibition, please be so kind to register here.

AGENDA

09:00 – 09:15   Welcome and Introduction

09:15 – 10:00    BLOOM – approach

Basics of bioeconomy knowledge and innovation, regional co-creation and outreach, integrating bioeconomy in primary and secondary education, communicating and visualising bioeconomy topics

10:00 – 10:50   Panel discussion with BLOOM consortium

Awareness raised? What are the lessons learnt? About outreach requirements and co-creation, teaching bioeconomy and collaborations of regions

10:50 – 11:30     Feedback and input from advisory board

11:30 – 14:00   Lunch break

14:00 – 16:30     The operational core of BLOOM

14:00 – 14:35 BLOOM school materials – teaching bioeconomy from primary to secondary education

14:35 – 15:55 BLOOM hub activities – from co-creation to good practice

15:55 – 16:30 BLOOM dissemination spectacle

The Dutch regional Hub of the BLOOM project is working on circular and biobased plastics innovations. Within the webinar we will explain the potential of bioplastics from technological, economic and environmental perspectives. We will show the regional practice and the sustainable products made out of bioplastics, with a link to developments within the BLOOM Nordic Hub. Important questions are how to build regional value chains, how to scale-up production and how to raise awareness and interest for bioplastic products.

As part of the EU project BLOOM the Wissenschaftsladen Bonn e.V., in cooperation with the Bürgeruniversität Düsseldorf (HHU), CEPLAS and the KWI, is organizing a series of events and lectures under the title “Future Bioeconomy? – Approaches, views and perspectives on the bioeconomy ” (in German).

More information can be found here.

Did you know that most of the fibers that are produced globally are made from non-renewable resources? In this webinar we will elaborate on the role of the textile and fashion industry within bioeconomy. Moreover, you will learn more about the universe of natural fibers. What kind of natural resources are applied? How can fiber production be sustainable? And what does this mean for me as a consumer? During a lively discussion, you will be able to engage with leading experts of the textile- and fashion industry and ask them, what you always wanted to know.

AGENDA – June 17^th at 16:00-17:00 CET

• Introduction into the great variety of fibers
  • Cornelia Voß, Expert on Textiles at Wissenschaftsladen Bonn, Germany
• Fibers made from wood – our position in the circular and bio-based economy
  • Waltraud Kaserer, Director Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs, Lenzing AG, Austria
• Is it possible to combine Fashion & Sustainability? How to achieve a more conscious wardrobe.
  • Elin Larsson, Program Director RE:Source, Sweden
• Q&A Session

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This webinar is organized by the Ecosocial Forum Austria & Europe and Wissenschaftsladen Bonn (the Austrian and German hub) in collaboration with Vetenskap & Allmänhet, VA of the Nordic hub. It will be held in English. Registration is free of charge.

Further information and registration can be found here

Questions about textiles, fashion and bioeconomy? Don´t hesitate and send them to us! We will post them into our Dialogue Zone where you will be able to participate with your contributions. Please stay updated and visit the Dialogue Zone.