Umeå University’s Waste2Plastic Project Secures SEK 15 Million for Biodegradable Plastics

Umeå University’s Waste2Plastic project has received SEK 15 million from the Swedish Energy Agency to develop biodegradable plastics from microalgae in wastewater. This initiative aims to create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics, addressing the global plastic pollution crisis while promoting a circular economy.