Research line: Learning and Innovation in Resilient Systems
PhD research project
Researcher: Sya Hoeke
Start 2021

The aim of the present proposal is to support the prioritization of mitigation measures for reducing plastic pollution by developing a location-specific approach. They will realize this aim by linking supply chains of two plastic commodities to location-specific methods for emission estimation and environmental impact assessment of plastics. We will illustrate this linkage in two case studies, i.e. on the supply chains of car tires and (single use) macroplastics, respectively. Based on the resulting insights we will calculate the environmental impact of the current supply chains and suggest effective interventions for the two plastic commodities.

The project team

• Faculty of Sciences: prof. dr. Ad M.J. Ragas, dr. Ansje Löhr, dr. Jikke van Wijnen 
• Faculty of Management: prof. dr. ir. Harold R. Krikke