Green Polymers WorkshopThe second in the series of MATERIALS AND DESIGN EXCHANGE (MADE) workshops will be on the subject "Working with Nature - Green Design Polymers". To be held in London on Thursday 8th February, the workshop is aimed at presenting the opportunities and challenges associated with making plastics and plastic products more environmentally friendly. It will therefore encompass a wide range of subject areas, from biodegradable polymers to sustainable design and concludes with a presentation on where we are now with growing polymers, as well as other chemicals, as non-food crops.For more details and a programme, visit www.iom3.org/made The Materials and Design Exchange is aimed at increasing the knowledge of product designers as to what is now possible with the new materials and processes that are being developed. The intention is to improve communications and stimulate the exchange of ideas between the materials and design communities. Date Posted: 15 January 2006 |
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