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The Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP) integrates science, technology, and public policy initiatives and research aimed at reducing our dependence on petrochemical feedstocks for the ubiquitous plastics we use every day. Nearly all commodity polymers come from gas and oil. As the global supplies dwindle, we will need to turn to alternative materials from renewable resources in a sustainable manner. Scientists in the CSP at the University of Minnesota are focused on the basic research needed to advance such technologies and are working toward the goal of a sustainable polymer industry.

-- Marc A. Hillmyer, Director

Upcoming Events

Marc Hillmyer at E3

November 17th, 2009 at St Paul RiverCentre

CSP's own Marc Hillmyer will be moderating a breakout session on Renewable Fuels and Products which poses the question: What are the challenges and opportunities of biopolymers?

Energy, Economic and Environmental (E3) Conference Link

Breakout Session Information

 

Recent News & Events

Institute on the Environment awards $4.85 million to seven breakthrough projects including Sustainable Polymers: Tomorrow's Advanced Materials.

 

Recent profile of Professor  Hillmyer's research published by the Institute of Technology: Environmental Impact:30 Billion Pounds & Counting

Address: Department of Chemistry, 207 Pleasant St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0431 Phone: 612-625-7834 Email: hillmyer@umn.edu

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