Plastics are a messy problem, highlighted by the extent of their use across different sectors and their value at end of life. But is eliminating single-use plastic enough to solve this problem? Join polymer scientist and sustainable development expert Mike Shaver as he explores the complex nature of our plastic environment, including the interdependency of plastics on our goals for lowering our carbon footprint and increasing our expected lifespan.

Mike will also showcase the work of his research project “One bin to rule them all”, and how polymer chemistry can shape a new sustainable future by developing interdisciplinary solutions that work across the supply chain. The group aims to develop systemic approaches to improving sustainable fates, from reuse to enzymatic, chemical and mechanical recycling, and explore the opportunities and risks of new monomers for degradable polymers.

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Additional Information

• All ages welcome, but this event is aimed at Adults.

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