The Rubber in Engineering Group, a committee of The Polymer Society, organises regular meetings and conferences on the theme of understanding the use of elastomers as engineering materials
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Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2022
15–17 March 2022 Online
IOM3 will be supporting the Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) for a second year running, organised by the UK Circular Plastics Network & KTN.
Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability is a conference, exhibition and showcase. It will bring together companies and individuals to highlight the best of the UK and select international activities which will lead to plastics being less likely to reach landfill, end up incinerated, or become fugitive in the environment.
IOM3 Polymer Group Award 2022 – for innovations in plastics sustainability
Present your poster at this year’s GRIPS conference, sponsored by IOM3.
This award is open to all: under-graduate and post-graduate students, business innovators, startups and large companies, making disruptive innovations that will have a positive impact on polymer & elastomer sustainability. Applicants should prepare a single PowerPoint slide (.ppt/.pptx) which summarises their innovation and its impacts on future use and disposal of plastics along with a 250 word statement about the work.
Forthcoming events
COP26 & beyond... the pathway to Net Zero
This half day conference will consider the outcomes, implications and debate the next steps after the summit.
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Elastomer Sustainability
The talks will specifically discuss the challenges faced to make a more sustainable tyre.
- Free
Elastomers Used in Electric Vehicles
This webinar will specifically discuss and address relevant challenges and solutions to very important transportation issues.
On-demand Rubber in Engineering Group webinars
2022 Awards & Prizes now open for entry
Please consider nominating a colleague who deserves recognition for their professional achievements or outstanding contributions for an IOM3 award. Our awards cover all disciplines and career stages, with several open to IOM3 members as well as non-members. Nominations deadline 1700GMT Monday 31 January 2022.