{"id":6866,"date":"2026-05-29T06:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/?p=6866"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:33:32","slug":"innovative-plastic-solutions-in-focus-at-the-flow-of-plastics-conference-in-malmo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/en\/dmn-en\/innovative-plastic-solutions-in-focus-at-the-flow-of-plastics-conference-in-malmo\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Plastic Solutions in Focus at the Flow of Plastics Conference in Malm\u00f6"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\" data-voice-floating-orb-focus-background=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a192fed-ef9c-832a-9820-0c436fda2176-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a192fed-ef9c-832a-9820-0c436fda2176-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a192fed-ef9c-832a-9820-0c436fda2176-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e515d962-dab1-4d46-96c8-11fd7226c0fe\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"370\">On 21 May, partners, companies, experts, and stakeholders from across the Baltic Sea Region gathered at the international <em data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"227\">Flow of Plastics<\/em> conference in Malm\u00f6. The conference focused on circular solutions, plastic recycling, and the reduction of plastic waste \u2013 from source to sea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"635\">The event was organised under the Interreg South Baltic projects Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) and Retail Relooped (RELOOPED), both of which work to develop and demonstrate sustainable solutions for the management, prevention, and recycling of plastic waste.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"1189\">Plast Center Denmark was represented at the conference by Geraldo Mihut, who participated as a speaker and presented results from work on plastic waste in the Aarhus River, as well as material analyses of recycled samples from ocean-bound plastic. The presentation highlighted how data collection, monitoring, and technical material testing can contribute to a better understanding of the journey of plastic from urban environments and waterways to the sea \u2013 and how collected plastic can be assessed as a potential resource for new circular solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1563\">The conference showcased innovative solutions and practical case studies demonstrating how cross-border collaboration can contribute to a more circular and resource-efficient plastics economy. The programme included expert presentations, interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities among projects, companies, and stakeholders from across the value chain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1814\">The event provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, exchange of experiences, and dialogue on how concrete solutions can be scaled up and translated into new partnerships, business models, and initiatives that help reduce plastic pollution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2203\">Within the COP project, efforts are focused on preventing plastic waste from reaching the Baltic Sea. Through pilot activities in cities including Aarhus, Gda\u0144sk, and Rostock, large volumes of waste have been collected and analysed to generate new knowledge about how plastic travels from urban environments and waterways to the sea \u2013 and how pollution can be prevented more effectively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2451\">The conference highlighted the need for continued collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and public authorities to develop innovative solutions that reduce plastic pollution and strengthen the circular economy across the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2581\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2472\">Read more here:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2475\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/southbaltic.eu\/innovative-solutions-for-plastic-waste-at-osi-flow-of-plastics-conference-in-malmo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2581\" data-is-last-node=\"\">https:\/\/southbaltic.eu\/innovative-solutions-for-plastic-waste-at-osi-flow-of-plastics-conference-in-malmo\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2581\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1DSC_0402-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1DSC_0402-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1DSC_0402-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1DSC_0402-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1DSC_0402-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1DSC_0402-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2581\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3IMG_20260521_141732-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3IMG_20260521_141732-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3IMG_20260521_141732-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3IMG_20260521_141732-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3IMG_20260521_141732-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3IMG_20260521_141732-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2581\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2IMG_4533-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2IMG_4533-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2IMG_4533-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2IMG_4533-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2IMG_4533-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dmn-net.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2IMG_4533-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 21 May, partners, companies, experts, and stakeholders from across the Baltic Sea Region gathered at the international Flow of Plastics conference in Malm\u00f6. 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