Plastic - Kim Hill Hot Topic 2024
Event description
Join us for another thought-provoking "Hot Topic" discussion with Kim Hill!
This year's topic: "PLASTIC – how do we live with it"Kim Hill will lead a panel of experts to delve into the issues surrounding plastic usage. Once the panel has deliberated their views, the audience will be invited to question panel members.
Issues relating to the problems associated with our overuse of plastic have been prevalent for many years and its disastrous impacts on ocean life are well catalogued. The panellists will discuss all issues relating to how essential plastic might be, our ability to reduce consumption, and our means of recycling the plastic we use.
The evening is always a well-attended stimulating and enjoyable occasion; all are welcome.
Panellists:
Rob Wilson | Operations Manager, EcoCentral
Rachel Barker | CEO, Plastics New Zealand
Prof. Ian Shaw | Professor Canterbury University
Prof. Gavin Lear | Professor Auckland University
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Event Details:
Booking is not required. Doors open 6.30 pm, Event starts 7.30 pm. The discussion will be held in the Stewart Building at Lincoln University.
$5 koha on the door.
Refreshments and nibbles are provided with alcoholic beverages available from a cash bar.
Lincoln Envirotown Sponsors:
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research, Environment Canterbury, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Resycl Ltd, Without Waste, ESR.