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Ireland is one of the biggest producers of plastic waste in the EU per inhabitant. Often, recyclable plastic ends up in the general waste bin or non-recyclable products are mixed within the recycling bin. Or even worse, have you ever seen some plastic on the streets, rivers, or the ocean?

This event focuses on the fate of plastic after we have used it and how we can improve plastic recycling as users.

• What happens when it is introduced into the recycling chain or if it is wrongly disposed?
• Is it always clear which materials are recyclable and which are not?
• Do you find it easy to dispose your recycled material (e.g. at home, school, university, work place, or public spaces as parks or streets)?
• How do you think plastic recycling could be simplified and made more efficient?

Join us for this event and round table discussion. We have three short presentations from professionals from industry, academia and society, followed by an open round table where your contribution is invaluable. Make any question, suggestion or comment for improving plastic recycling skills. All comments need!

When?

12th November 2020 from 5-6pm

Where?

Online on Microsoft Teams

Join us for this event by following this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODJjMmYzODctZWE3Yi00YjU5LThlMjAtMDY1MjZmYzNjYjdl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2213e3b186-c446-4aab-9c6d-9ab9bb76816c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226ade214c-a416-4627-b1bf-5d76c93a674f%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d 

What?

3 short presentations followed by 30 minutes of Q&A open discussion

Domestic recycling in Ireland
Liam Dunne - MRF General Manager from Panda Group

To flush or not to flush - sanitary products as a source of microplastics in the ocean
Liam Morrison - Principle Investigator at NUIG

The evolution of behaviour regarding recycling of plastics
Michele Hallahan - Advisor to thte Office of the Provost at Trinity College Dublin