30 September, 2021
NUTEC Plastics – A nuclear solution to plastic pollution
The IAEA is hosting a virtual round table discussion and debate issues associated with plastic pollution and the role that nuclear technologies can play in addressing the problem. The sessions will include:
- Nuclear technologies for recycling and for marine micro plastic monitoring, plus the programmatic overview of NUTEC Plastics in the IAEA.
- Strategic regional and national efforts on marine microplastic monitoring.
- Member States’ results on the use of radiation for transforming plastic waste materials into valuable goods.