InnoFibre-UBC BPI Webinar: Fibre-based Sustainable Packaging

LOCATION

This event is online only. A Zoom link will be provided after you complete the registration form below.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Industries and consumer markets are now facing the need to move towards sustainable packaging solutions. Innovations in fibre-based packaging will play a key role by being both circular and compostable. New formulations, enhanced fiber proprieties, alternative feedstock are among these innovations. The UBC BioProducts Institute and Innofibre, Canadian leaders in fibre-based products research and development, invite you to learn about the latest advances and challenges in this rapidly growing area.

AGENDA

Introductions to InnoFibre and BPI
Properties of papers for packaging applications - Dr. Wendy Rodriguez Castellanos, InnoFibre
Colloidal soup : Effects/roles of nanocellulose - Dr. Orlando Rojas, UBC
Challenges for large scale use of nanocellulose in packaging - Dr. Maricelly Martinez Aguilar, InnoFibre
Advanced functionalization of cellulose - Dr. Feng Jiang, UBC