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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. 

Latest natural materials news & resources

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25 September 2023

Airbus unveils PioneerLab for testing emissions technologies

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled the PioneerLab for testing technologies that reduce helicopter emissions, increase autonomy and integrate bio-based materials.

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22 September 2023

Legal mines in Brazil may contribute to 5% of global emissions without offsetting

Legal mines in Brazil may contribute to 5% of global emissions if left active, a paper proposing an offset for these mines has revealed.

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8 September 2023

Alliance for Sustainable Building Products Awards open for entries

Applicants are invited to submit their sustainable building projects, products and initiatives to the 6th annual Alliance for Sustainable Building Products Awards (Awards), which are now open for free entry.

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Forthcoming events

  • Conference
  • 29 November 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
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  • Conference
  • 12 December 2023

Future Materials, Minerals & Mining Conference

A one day conference for students and young professionals to showcase their work.

Coventry
  • Free
  • Exhibition
  • 26–28 September 2023

Interplas 2023

Interplas brings together over 500 exhibiting companies to present solutions, products, machines and ideas to the UK manufacturing industry.

Birmingham, UK
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21 June 2023

NMG Lunchtime Webinar Series: Focus on Silk

The monthly Natural Materials Group virtual event, this time focusing on silk.

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21 April 2023

NMG Lunchtime Seminars: Focus on Lignin

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17 March 2023

NMG Lunchtime Seminars: Biorefineries

On-demand webinar
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