EcoPlastiC at the 66th International Fair of Technics in Serbia

Technology's influence on our lives and the world has reached unprecedented levels. Its advancements affect both humanity and the environment, underscoring the necessity to harness it for addressing global issues. By focusing on environmental protection, green transition, sustainable development, healthcare, agriculture, energy, climate change, and more, we can steer technological progress towards positive outcomes.

International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements is a traditional meeting and business contact point, which enables numerous exhibitors and visitors to satisfy their business expectations. This is the most important economic and technological event in Serbia and the South East Europe.

Representatives from IMGGE: Dr Sanja Skaro Bogojevic, Dr Jelena Milovanovic, Dr Jelena Lazic

The 66th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements in Belgrade (Serbia) was organized in 7 halls of 14,840 m2 and 1 open space of 200 m2, where 579 national and 325 international exhibitors from 30 countries presented cutting-edge technologies from the fields of technics, engineering, industry and innovations. Over the 4 days of the Fair, the team from the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE) presented their research projects under the slogans “Microorganisms: ready to face great challenges” and “Creative paths of waste” to 19,047 curious visitors of all ages.

Representatives from IMGGE: Dr Milica Ciric, Milena Stevanovic, Dr Vuk Filipovic

Representatives from IMGGE: Dr Sandra Vojnovic, Dr Tatjana Ilic-Tomic, Dr Marijana Ponjavic

The EcoPlastiC project was at the center of it all, where various tangible bioplastic materials (PHA, PLA) and bacterial nanocellulose (solubilized or dry) were presented as possible solutions of the worldwide problem of plastic waste.

The EcoPlastiC project also attracted media’s attention, so our colleague Dr Sanja Skaro Bogojevic gave a statement for the EKOVIZIJA television, the first Serbian TV channel dedicated especially to ecology. The full interview for ECO REPORTAGE is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gauN4u2Tbs