In the century since Leo Baekeland first created Bakelite, plastic's versatility, durability and ability to be moulded into almost any shape has revolutionised product design and facilitated a consumer revolution. It is estimated that humans have created nearly 10 billion tonnes of plastics since the 1950's and these amazing man-made materials have dramatically changed our lives.
This event aims to put our use of plastics into perspective and discuss the engineering realities of how we can mitigate the environmental effects through a more sustainable approach and outline some technologies which could be used to replace or reduce our plastic consumption.
Prior to the event the audience will be invited to submit questions and participate in a pre-debate discussion on social mediaIMechE Wessex Facebook. The most popular questions arousing the most debate will be selected and put to the experts on the night.
Dr Jeremy Woods, will give a talk about developing a sustainable bio-economy to deliver the 4 securities: food, energy, environment and social development. He will discuss our historic use of plastics and alternatives for the future.
Mr Tarquin Crouch, will present the case for a more sustainable use of plastics through the application of modern technology and engineering.
Following the presentations, the audience will be invited to engage our experts to discuss the future of plastics. Three of our local MPs will be attending, you will be able to discuss with them the challenges involved in any potential future national, regional or global legislation or agreements around this issue.
After the event there will be finger food & wine (soft drinks for U18) and an opportunity for Networking and engaging further with our speakers and MPs
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Book your tickets now (at the top of this page)! You will need to bring the tickets on the night.
Venue - Portland Building Atrium (Registration and Refreshments)
and Room 1.74 (Lecture & Debate)
Locate建筑using the University of PortsmouthCampus Map
Public carpark by Dennis Sciama Building (£2 charge) or free on-street parking on Burnaby Street
18:00 Registration opens
18:00 Tea & Coffee & Networking
18:20 Take Seats
18:30 Lecture & Debate commences
20:00 Wine & Finger Food & Networking
21:00 Close
Tickets are £6 this is to cover the food and wine.
The £2 ticket is ONLY for U18 school & college pupils for food and soft drinks
IMechE的成员,其他专业工manbetx体育注册程师ing Institutions, university students & lecturers, school/college teachers & pupils and all other interested parties are very welcome to attend (‘the more the merrier’!).
If you have not booked using ‘Near You’ before, you will be given an opportunity to open an account and then make your booking.