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Natural Materials Group

A professional network representing the entire breadth of natural materials from academic research to commercial application use and reuse

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The Natural Materials Group (formerly the Natural Materials Association) is the first UK professional network to represent the entire breadth of natural materials from academic research to commercial application use and reuse. The group provides a focal point for information, knowledge and best practice across all types of natural materials with a focus on sustainable development. 

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21 March 2023

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches membership

The membership is for companies with more than US$100mln to encourage sustainability to become part of their company operations.

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15 March 2023

Plastics, Rubber and Composites, Vol. 52, No. 3, out now

Subjects covered include Microwave absorption analysis of graphene-based hybrid nanocomposites, melamine phytates and its application in rigid polyurethane foam composites targets for improving fire safety, and Thermal stability and rheological properties of PMMA/B2O3 nanocomposites.

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14 March 2023

Cutting construction raw materials by more than a third

The Green Alliance has launched a report on how to achieve a more circular construction sector.

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  • 13 July 2023

Timber 2023

A conference for the timber industry, wood technologists, wood scientists and related trades, presenting many new and interesting concepts and developments in timber, wood science and related fields.

London
  • 20–22 March 2023

Tire modelling & simulation 2023

Tire modelling within the full vehicle system

Hannover, Germany
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  • 20–24 March 2023

PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging Spring 2023

An introduction to the industry for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.

Grantham
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17 March 2023

NMG Lunchtime Seminars: Biorefineries

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17 February 2023

NMG Lunchtime Seminars: Natural Materials in Sport

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19 January 2023

NMG Lunchtime Seminar: Natural Materials & You

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