Program Biodiversity
There is much more to discover during the European Researchers' Night! With more than 40 activities in Dutch and English, it is the place for everyone who wants to know more about science: researcher, non-researcher, student, local, young or old. In short, the science festival for all the curious!
Know what you’re buying
What do you, as a consumer, know about the production methods of your purchases? Can you trust labels or brand names for ethical production? Are these certifications properly monitored? And what about cheap counterfeit products of poor quality – do they contribute to exploitation and environmental pollution? Should the government address these issues? These are all dilemmas you face as a consumer. Discover how to handle this at this activity!
By: Pim Geelhoed, Marta Avesani, Faculty of Law, University of Groningen.
Groenverdubbelaar
How can you double the space of your garden? With the Groenverdubbelaar! This is a green façade system made from plastic waste that would otherwise be burned. Fill it with plants and you'll benefit from reduced CO2 emissions, increased biodiversity, improved rainwater retention, less heat stress, and better insulation against the cold! Want to see how it works?
By: Rene Noteboom en Save Lodge, www.savelodge.nl.
The future of plastics
What’s the difference between bioplastics, biobased plastics, and biodegradable plastics? Conventional plastics are everywhere but come from fossil resources and aren't biodegradable. Most are not recycled, causing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The HyBRit research group, a collaboration between the University of Groningen and NHL/Stenden, is developing recyclable plastics from natural resources and biodegradable plastics that break down naturally without harmful residues. Stop by and check it out yourselves!
By: Corniek Post, Jano Guit, Kylian Janssen, Vincent Voet, Katja Loos
Faculty of Science and Engineering, UG
Greenmapper Friends: connect with your favorite place in nature!
Do you feel a special connection to certain natural areas? Have the owners or managers of these places ever involved you in decision-making or asked for your input? If you had an easy way to offer support - financially or in person - would you? That’s the idea behind Greenmapper Friends, a platform where nature lovers and landowners can communicate and collaborate. Visit their stand to learn more about it, explore two experiments using the platform, and try it out for yourself!
By: Faculty of Economics and Business, UG.
Explore the fascinating world of the underground microphone
Could scientists soon uncover what's living beneath the surface by listening to animal sounds? What do you think? Do soil creatures communicate with each other, and if so, what might they be saying? Tune in and be part of the conversation as we explore an exciting new way to discover the hidden world beneath our feet!
Rudolf Agricola School of Sustainable Development.
