29–30 October 2025

The Echo Instruments team participated in the CHAIRPLAST 2025 – International Seminar on Plastics Characterization, where we presented our advanced XC Respirometer and demonstrated how precise monitoring of biological activity can accelerate the biodegradation process.

Dates: October 29–30, 2025

Location: Valencia, Spain

Website: https://www.aimplas.net/conferences/charplast-international-seminar-on-plastics-characterization/

Our CEO, Andrej Holobar, also delivered a presentation titled “Automatic respirometers and new, integrated laboratory workflow software for quantitative assessment of plastic biodegradation in aquatic, soil, compost, and sediment applications.”

The event brought together experts in plastic characterization, biopolymers, and sustainable materials, all striving to enhance the environmental performance and degradability of plastic products. Our presentation highlighted how the respirometric method enables real-time monitoring of biodegradation, providing valuable insights into how different conditions influence the degradation rate.

We were delighted to share our expertise and innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. 

As interest in plastic biodegradability continues to grow, our respirometers are recognized as extremely useful tools for research and testing.