Ada Pellert

Part of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV, Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und is a research institute based in Oberhausen, Germany. The German company develops climate-neutral energy systems, resource-efficient processes, and circular products. The company also advises on the transition to sustainability and accompany the change in the energy and raw material system. The company offers support to complete doctorates and encourages the establishment of spin-offs to put developments into practice and market the institute's own technologies. Manufacturers can use their compostable plastics or have plastics made from renewable raw materials certified according to various standards. The company was founded in 1990 by Paul-Michael Weinspach, and Eckhard Weidner has been the CEO of the company since 2004.