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Managing materials use is fundamental to our economic and environmental future.

Revaluating materials’ use throughout their life cycle enables efficient use, reduced environmental impacts and assures resource availability.

Sustainability & environment news

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.

25 September 2023

Nordic plastic report recommends 15 global rules

Nordic Co-operation finds that by universally adopting these rules, annual mismanaged plastic production could be reduced by 90% by 2040.

22 September 2023

Could you be a role model to the next generation of engineers?

Queen Mary University of London, UK, seeks to change perceptions through a showcase of stories from engineers that are typically under-represented.

Sustainability & environment resources

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22 September 2023

IOM3 Investigates... Hong Kong Sustainable Future 2023

A quick look at the Hong Kong Branch of IOM3 and its plans for the two day conference in November.

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21 September 2023

IOM3 responds to Prime Minister’s speech

Yesterday’s (21 September) Prime Minister's speech rolls back previous government commitments, undermining confidence and dismantling the certainty required by industry to justify investment in the UK.

19 September 2023

Contribute articles to Materials World magazine 2024

The 2024 editorial themes for features have been finalised and the team is keen to hear from academics and industry professionals who might want to contribute.

Upcoming events

Lecture
26 September 2023

Decarbonising Cement Production for a Net Zero World

A technical lecture from the Sheffield Metallurgical & Engineering Association

Sheffield & virtual

Conference
10–12 October 2023

11th International Symposium on Ground Freezing

A forum for ground freezing practitioners from all over the world to meet and exchange ideas, theories, and project case histories.

London

Lecture
25 October 2023

Packaging waste - reforming UK policy, skills and resource management

A technical lecture from the Coventry & Warwickshire Materials Society

Warwick & virtual

IOM3 Awards & Prizes

The winners of the IOM3 awards for 2023 have been announced - full details are on our Awards pages.

Nominations for the 2024 awards will be invited later in the year.

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RAC (Registration Assessment Committee) Member

Contract type: Voluntary role
Salary: Voluntary role
Closing date: 15 Oct 2023

We are looking to fill multiple volunteer positions on the RAC with individuals who can help us maintain and elevate our standards. We aim to form a diverse committee with members from various backgrounds.

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