Wednesday, November 12, 12pm. Online.
In this webinar, Ryan Johnson will provide an overview of the contribution that buildings and construction make to global plastic consumption. He will highlight how plastic building materials have been found to affect health and environment throughout their life cycle, and highlight artificial turf as a case study. Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones will discuss the health and environmental implications of macro- and micro-plastics. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Rachel Massey.
Many institutions and communities are engaged in decision-making about athletic fields and playground surfacing. Building professionals, planners, and designers often need to assess competing proposals for infrastructure. With increasing awareness of the need to reduce plastic use and pollution globally, it is important to consider the role of the built environment in contributing to the total burden of plastics.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Collaborative for Health and Environment and Habitable.
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