{"id":3351,"date":"2026-06-15T09:06:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impress-he.eu\/?p=3351"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:07:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:07:50","slug":"impress-participates-in-circus-science-by-the-sea-in-county-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impress-he.eu\/de\/2026\/06\/15\/impress-participates-in-circus-science-by-the-sea-in-county-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPRESS nimmt am Circus Science by the Sea in County Mayo teil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pressemitteilung
<\/strong>15 June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representatives from the IMPRESS-Projekt<\/a> participated in the educational activity Circus Science by the Sea<\/strong> on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at Aghleam Townland, County Mayo. The event was organised by Zirkus250<\/strong> with support from Research Ireland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together with colleagues from Teagasc<\/a> und Trinity College Dublin<\/a>, the IMPRESS team showcased research from the IMPRESS project alongside the AIMBio<\/strong> und Circular IMTA DEMO<\/strong> projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The research, led by Prof. Ramesh P. Babu<\/a> from Trinity College Dublin and Prof. Brijesh K. Tiwari<\/a> from Teagasc, focuses on developing eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastics and creating high-value biomaterials from underutilised aquatic resources and seafood processing by-products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors explored biodegradable packaging materials made from PLA<\/strong> (polylactic acid<\/em>) and PHB<\/strong> (polyhydroxybutyrate<\/em>), as well as valuable ingredients including alginate gels, proteins, collagen and chitosan<\/strong> derived from seaweed, fish processing waste and shrimp shells. These materials and ingredients have applications in everyday products, including food, cosmetics and other sustainable consumer goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activity included demonstrations of products from the IMPRESS project. IMPRESS materials, including a roll-up and brochures, were distributed during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key part of the day was interacting with children and their families. Around 12\u201315 young stakeholders<\/strong> participated in the educational activity. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and thoughtful questions about plastic pollution, sustainability, and marine resources highlighted the importance of engaging young minds in conversations about a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An engaging play was also arranged for visitors. The play brought the issue of plastic pollution to life and showed how biodegradable packaging solutions developed through the research can help create a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day also included a beach clean-up activity organised by Clean Coasts Ireland<\/strong> with demonstrators and visitors, providing an opportunity to connect scientific research with community action and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00dcber IMPRESS<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPRESS ist eine durch Horizon Europe finanzierte Forschungsinitiative, die sich der F\u00f6rderung nachhaltiger Lebensmittelproduktion aus marinen und S\u00fc\u00dfwasserquellen widmet. Durch die Konzentration auf Kreislaufwirtschaft und innovative Verarbeitungstechnologien unterst\u00fctzt das Projekt den \u00dcbergang zu einem widerstandsf\u00e4higeren Lebensmittelsystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter <\/strong>https:\/\/impress-he.eu<\/a> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Teagasc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teagasc is Ireland\u2019s Agriculture and Food Development Authority. It provides integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities, supporting science-based innovation, sustainability and competitiveness across the agri-food sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter <\/strong>https:\/\/teagasc.ie<\/a>
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\u00dcber das Trinity College Dublin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland\u2019s leading university, with research and teaching at the centre of its work. Through its research activities, Trinity contributes to knowledge, innovation and collaboration across disciplines, including science, engineering, sustainability and societal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter<\/strong> https:\/\/www.tcd.ie<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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