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How can alternative organising initiatives address the plastic crisis? We explore multiple solutions and transformative potentials of locally embedded whilst globally connected alternatives, acknowledging their pivotal role in reshaping our relationship with plastics. The world is grappling with the plastic crisis, where the continuous expansion of production, consumption and waste of this fossil-

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Our research is devoted to studying alternative organising initiatives that address this crisis in a holistic way, thoughtout its lifecycle. It has been conducted within the frame of two projects:"Plastics in a circular society: Alternative organising beyond resource efficiency" (funded by Formas, 2021–2026)"Reduce, reuse, redesign: Lund University as a testbed for tackling the plastic crisis" (fu

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Alternative organising beyond resource efficiency “Plastics in a circular society” (funded by Formas, 2021–2026) explores initiatives that directly confront unsustainable plastic practices, transforming the ways we produce, use, discard and govern plastics, as well as relate to this material altogether. We study multiple solutions that these initiatives bring in to address the plastic crisis, how

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This map shows the alternative initiatives which have been identified in the first step of "Plastics in a circular society" project. You can filter the list according to the lifecycle of plastics (production, (re)use, (post)discard, governance). Please note that this map is still being finalised and that we do not guarantee its accuracy. If you notice any need for adjustments, please do not hesita

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"Reduce, reuse, redesign: Lund University as a testbed for tackling the plastic crisis" (funded by Lund University Sustainability Fund, 2024–2025) was a hands-on project where we joined forces with Plastikfreie Stadt (Plastic-Free City) to identify solutions for limiting reliance on single-use plastics at Lund University. It was conducted in three steps:1. Existing practicesWe identified existing

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Workshop series: Socio-ecological transformations and degrowth (held during spring 2026) X-course: Degrowth and socio-ecological transformation (held during autumn 2025) 

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Ekaterina Chertkovskaya Project Coordinator Email: ekaterina [dot] chertkovskaya [at] miljo [dot] lth [dot] se Profile in Lund University's research portal

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This practical guide focuses on possibilities for limiting reliance on single-use plastic at Lund University. It shows best practices, problems and, crucially, directions for further reducing plastic use at different sites within the university. Whether you study or work here, hold a position of leadership or can steer change from the bottom-up, we hope that you will get some helpful tips and idea

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Join us for a series of three workshops for young people – activists, students and other members of civil society – to address the socio-ecological crisis facing our society, help identify alternatives to it and strategies for how to get there. The workshops were held by Ekaterina Chertkovskaya and Pierre Smith Khanna (Lund University), in collaboration with ABF Malmö and the Institute for Degrowt

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Degrowth and socio-ecological transformationEkaterina Chertkovskaya (Technology and Society, LTH) and Max Koch (Social Work, Social Sciences) have joined forces to launch a new X-course on degrowth, supported by EduLab.Degrowth and socio-ecological transformationIn the context of climate emergency, there is an increasing demand from society and students to learn how societies can function well wit

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We have expertise in research on alternative organising, political economy, and plastic policy and governance. “Plastics in a circular society: Alternative organising beyond resource efficiency” brings together an international interdisciplinary team of researchers from Lund University, Copenhagen Business School, and Geneva Graduate Institute. It is funded by Formas (the Swedish Research Council

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The member page outlines the benefits and expectations for members of the Lund University Human Rights Profile Area. Not yet a member? Get engaged, become a member! Join the Human Rights Profile Area network and contribute to interdisciplinary research at Lund University!Registration for LU staff Funding opportunities Funding of Working Groups  Open call for new Human Rights Working GroupsFunding

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The influence of health conditions, lifestyle factors, and stress on seafarers’ self-rated health — a cross-sectional study The influence of health conditions, lifestyle factors, and stress on seafarers’ self-rated health — a cross-sectional st... Planning for the worst day: cognitive accessibility and disaster risk reduction Planning for the worst day: cognitive accessibility and disaster risk re

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News from the Human Rights Profile Area Content:ResearchEducationEvents Events Human rights and environmental politics – recent developments and historical perspectives | 5/11 at 09:30 to 12:00 | SOL:H135a and on Zoom Welcome to a two-hour symposium to discuss recent developments and historical perspectives on human rights and environmental politics. This event will focus on recent backlashes agai

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About the Human Rights Profile Area Human Rights Profile Area Advancing innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and collaboration on Human Rights Research Education External collaborations Looking for a specific expert in Human Rights? Explore the member directory and filter by research theme. Calendar Link to RSS 22 October 2026 14:00 to 15:00 | Seminar Human Rights Law Discussion Gr

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For Lund University employees and affiliated partners only. Tuesday April 29th, 2025 at 08:00–11:30 This half-day workshop unites Lund University researchers and Swedish Human Rights Institute experts to discuss key findings and challenges for the 2025 annual report. The event will feature interactive dialogues and brainstorming sessions to advance human rights research and foster a vibrant Lund H

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