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On 19 March 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena, will speak at the Rethinking Waste: Designing a Circular Economy seminar about the importance of using waste as a resource to achieve greater sustainability.
Veena will also share her vision for a sustainable future, highlight the importance of creating a circular economy and how using waste as a resource - including various UNSW SMaRT Centre innovations - must be at the centre of future manufacturing needs.
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Event hosts say:
Our panel of innovators and disruptors are challenging conventional views to find value in unlikely places. They’ll share their thoughts on systems change and provide real-world examples of what’s worked and what hasn’t. It will be an evening filled with insightful discussions, sustainable treats, and networking opportunities as we gain valuable insights into how waste transformation has added value to business, people and planet.
Timing: 4.30pm for a 5pm start. Main event 5pm – 6.30pm, followed by networking until 7pm.
Format: Short presentation followed by a panel discussion moderated by BWD and a Q&A at the end
Location: Greenhouse Tech Hub. Level 2, Salesforce Tower, 180 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Panelists: Professor Veena Sahajwalla – Director of the Sustainable Materials Research & Technology Centre, UNSW; Andrew Simpson – Founder and Director, Vert Design; and Justin Frank – Head of Strategy and Communications, Goterra.
Catering: Local vegan nibbles and beer from Yullis brews and a selection of Australian wines will be provided.
Special Pricing Offer: To promote sustainable practices and encourage commitment, we're introducing a unique pricing model. Secure your ticket for just $5, which you can either retrieve upon arrival at the event or we'll donate it to our charity partner One Girl.
About our charity partner One Girl:
One Girl is a grassroots not-for-profit organisation on a mission to help break down the financial, cultural & social barriers girls and young women face in accessing their right to education.
onegirl.org.au
More about BWD:
BWD are a sustainability consultancy that partners with business to shape a better future. We view sustainability as an opportunity to build organisational resilience and long-term value.