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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

15 May 2022

Bridgestone to develop bespoke tyres for hydrogen-powered Hopium Machina

Hopium, the first French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered vehicles, is partnering with Bridgestone to develop premium tyres for its high-end sedan, Hopium Machina.

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14 May 2022

Phthalates and other plasticisers, priorities for reassessment

The European Food Standards Agency has begun preparatory work to re-evaluate the health risks from plasticisers such as phthalates, structurally similar substances, and substances used to replace phthalates in food contact materials.

News
7 May 2022

Wood is a sustainable alternative in the face of steel shortages, academic says

Building with wood could make construction more sustainable and supply chains more resilient says a professor at Aalto University in Finland.

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  • 19 May 2022

Natural Materials Group Lunchtime Seminars: Focus on Textiles

The next webinar in the NMA lunchtime series, ways to reinvent dyeing and textiles industry with a focus on sustainable future for textiles.

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  • 19 May 2022

Microbial-based technologies for extraction & recovery of metals from mine waste

A technical lecture from MinSouth

London
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  • Workshop
  • 20 May 2022

Becoming a Fellow

Mentoring workshop to support IOM3 members with the requisite experience to achieve Fellowship of the Institute (FIMMM)

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On-demand webinars

21 April 2022

NMA Lunchtime Seminar: Focus on Breathable Building Materials

View the on-demand content for the webinar that was streamed on Thursday 21 April 2022.

On-demand webinar
18 March 2022

NMA Lunchtime Seminars: Children's Special

View this on-demand webinar which took place on Thursday 17 March 2022.

On-demand webinar
11 March 2022

COP26 & beyond... the pathway to Net Zero

View this on-demand content which took place on Friday 11 March 2022.

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