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Conservation X Labs, US: Microfibre innovation challenge
Added date
27/05/2021
Closing date
25/06/2021
Call summary
Conservation X Labs, in collaboration with the Flotilla Foundation and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, invites applications for its microfibre innovation challenge. These support innovations that address microfibre pollution. Innovations should strive to prevent or decrease the release of fibre fragments, and specifically plastic-based fibres that persist in the environment through upstream innovations. A total of USD 650,000 in prizes is available.
Scientific scope
Pollution Prevention; Polymers & Plastics; Materials Sciences
PI eligibility
Anyone may apply, including scientists, engineers, marketers, biologists, makers and artists.
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