Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES) aims to perform world leading research in order to understand the response of the natural environment to human impact. With this knowledge, the institute contributes to mitigating ecosystem degradation and finding solutions to restore the natural environment.

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Smarter recycling: how plastic waste gets a second life

12 May 2025 Research news item

Researchers at Radboud University are developing a method to recycle plastic from household waste more efficiently and on a larger scale. How? By analyzing the chemical ‘fingerprints’ of plastics and optimizing the sorting and recycling processes.

Mark Huijbregts, Professor Integrated Environmental Assessment

Mark Huijbregts elected as new member of KNAW

08 May 2025 News item

Mark Huijbregts, professor of environmental science, has been elected as a new member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).

Grant for research into plant breeding, removal of clots

03 April 2025 Research news item

NWO is making 4.9 million euros available for application-oriented research projects. Six projects can get underway thanks to this contribution, including two projects from Radboud University and Radboud university medical center.