Courses against all odds
To initiate change, it's essential to understand what we already know. This involves not only familiarity with the technical details of our objectives, but also knowledge of the governance structures involved.
At against all odds BV, our courses are meticulously designed to bridge the gap between current knowledge and future innovation. Our curriculum encompasses a wide array of subjects, from sustainable practices and bioeconomy to the latest advancements in materials science. Each course is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to tackle contemporary challenges.
Led by industry experts, our courses are crafted to foster critical thinking, innovation, and strategic planning. Whether you are an academic, a professional, or a policy-maker, our courses offer valuable insights and practical skills that can be directly applied to your field. Through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions, and real-world case studies, we aim to inspire and empower our participants to drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities.
Our course portfolio A wide range of topics in Governance and Technology
Listed below are a selection of the courses our experts in the field offer you on location in Europe, and online around the world, specifically taylored to your needs.
Additional courses relating to other aspects of the chemical industry and specialized plastics related topics are available upon request (e.g., chemistry of polymers, packaging, innovation)
Courses in Governance
SDG/CSR-ESG understanding Impact of EU legislation on licence to operate for companies
Corporate sustainbility reporting has become a legal requirement for many companies. This half day course aims to explain the importance of ESG reporting in the context of the EU Green Deal and the impact on the operational activities of companies.
Circular Economy/Ecodesign Ways for developing circular products
To achieve a circular economy products are required to be manufactured according to the Ecodesign principles. A one day course brings companies up-to-speed how this can be achieved for their products.
Courses in Technology
Polymer Processing Impact of EU legislation on licence to operate for companies
A two-day course on the fundamentals of single and dubbelscrew extrusion with focus on blown and cast-film. Material choice, rheology requirements, and characterisation of material and films are included.
Rheology Made Easy Fluid flow of thermoplastics explained
The basics of linear visco-elasticity as well as some aspects of non-linear visco-elasticity are explained. Implications of material choice on processing behaviour in various shaping techniques (extrusion, blow moulding, injection moulding and thermoforming) are highlighted.
Re-X (recycling, reuse, repair, redesign) State-of-play and managing expectations for plastics Re-X
The principles of different Re-X technologies for thermoplastics and thermosets are presented in a one day course. The legislative and socio-economic context is discussed in relation to the efforts of achieving a circular economy model.
Materials@Work Basic knowledge for working in the plastics industry
Achieving a circulare economy for the plastics industry requires an understanding of the full value chain including the associated production, processing, applications and recycling technologies. This 3 day course explores innovation, patents, SMART goals, materials in use, application design and ways for doing research & development programs.
PolyUrethanes 101 The basics of PU chemistry and applications
Polyurethane chemistry offers an extremely versatile pallet of thermosetting materials useful in many sectors of industry and society. How the chemistry works for which applications is explained in a one day course.
Bio-based plastics Materials and applications 101
Bio-based plastics have the potential to replace to a large extend fossil-based ones. What kind of bio-based plastics are available and for which applications you can find out in a one day course.
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