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Whether fossil-based or bio-based, plastics are an integral part of our everyday lives. However, it is reliable proof of sustainability that makes the difference visible. This learning unit provides a concise overview of the certificates that are relevant for sustainable plastics, how they differ from one another, and the special role that standards play in the certification process.

At the microphone: Prof. Thomas Bayer from Provadis University (TransBIB project partner) – right in the middle of a discussion that speaks plainly. Just listen in!

The Paul & Rosa project by Riedel Bau AG in Schweinfurt is much more than just a residential building. With its innovative approach, it questions how we can live and build in the future – in a way that conserves resources, protects the climate and is socially acceptable at the same time.

Wood is considered a key raw material for climate-friendly construction. The asynchronous learning unit shows how certification systems serve as practical tools for ensuring sustainability requirements are met along the supply chain and how they are integrated into the building certification process.

In the chemical industry in particular, the right certification is crucial for market opportunities and acceptance. This learning unit provides a concise overview of relevant certification systems for chemical products – from the basics and established standards to application-specific features.

Our TransBIB project coordinator Dr Matthias Scholz in the hot seat at Chemie Cluster Bayern. He talks about the goals and activities of TransBIB and the role of our nationwide meta-network in accelerating the industrial bioeconomy in Germany.