Meet the Educators
Who will I learn from? Meet the Educators who developed the course: Claudio Medana is full professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University …
Course: Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware
Our Endocrine System
In this video lesson you will learn the basis of our endocrine system, the glands, the hormones and their main functions. You will see the mechanism of action of the …
Talk with the expert : Prof. Medana on chemical analysis and safety
In this video interview you will listen to Prof. Claudio Medana, from the University of Torino, to explain and discuss how chemical analyses are used to reveal the presence of …
The chemical analyses
In this video lesson you will learn about the basics of chemical analyses applied to the detection of unwanted chemicals. You will see some instruments and methods, you will see …
Talk to the Expert: Dr. Starowicz from the Polish Academy of Science
In this invteview you will listen with Dr. Małgorzata Starowicz from the Polish Academy of Science. She will tell us about facts and her expert opinion on the distribution of …
About concentration and bioactivity
In this video step you will learn some of the basic parameters and procedures for the chemical analyses, that are used for the detection of substances present in packaging, in …
Visit a chemical laboratory
In this video we will take you for a virtual tour inside of a laboratory that carries out chemical analyses. In the video you will see the place, the instruments …
The methods and objectives in scientific research
In this video lesson we will show you the typical methods, objectives and results that can be achieved by experimental science, and why the scientific method earns its trust. We …
Talk with the expert: Dr. Annalisa Ferri from ECOPACK, Italy
This video interwiew brings to you a different opinion in the sector of packaging business. We have asked Dr. Annalisa Ferri, CEO of the ECOPACK Company – Italy, to tell …
Talk with the Expert: Dr. AMPARO LOPEZ RUBIO from CSIC
In this interview you will have the great opportunity to listen to the expert opinion of Dr. Amparo Lopez Rubio, from CSIS (Superior Council for Scientific Investigations) in Madrid – …
Welcome to the course, presentation of teachers, experts and avatars
Hi and welcome to this course. Surely you know much about how food is produced, stored and sold. And you are expert in nutritional facts. But, if you try to …
Biorefinery, circular economy, biomass resources, etc.
In this video lesson you will be exposed to and learn about the innovative ideas of circular and green economy, the use of biomass and the recycling of resources. This …
Bioplastic, biodegradability, compostability and new materials
In this video lesson you will learn the correct terminology, concepts and facts about Bioplastic, Biodegradability, Compostability. When talking about the search for new and safer materials we need to …
The types of packaging and kitchenware
In this video we will show you the most common materials used for packaging food and drinks, kitchenware and contact materials. We will also show you their intended use and …
Interview with Dr. Joelle Ruegg from Uppsala University, Sweden
In this interview you will hear from a great expert on endocrine interference, chemical exposure and impact on our health: Dr. Joelle Ruegg from the University of Uppsala – Sweden. …
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Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware