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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000
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URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/from-trash-to-treasure-2023/
SUMMARY:From Trash to Treasure: Plastics and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Frank Leibfarth\, Professor\, Department of Chemistry\n\nIt is 
 a sobering fact that science predicts by the year 2050\, there will be mor
 e plastic in the ocean than fish. What is UNC doing to address this proble
 m? Frank Leibfarth is leading research efforts to turn plastics into usefu
 l materials. Enough plastic pellets are produced in the world each day to 
 fill a modern football stadium. While plastic improves our quality of life
  in countless ways\, we are beginning to realize the significant environme
 ntal and societal cost of plastic waste. This lecture will provide a histo
 ry of plastic production\, how it is essential to modern society\, and wha
 t innovations are needed to move towards a more circular plastics economy.
 \n\nWhile this event is free and open to the public\, attendees are strong
 ly encouraged to register.\nClick Here to Register\n\nThis is an in-person
  event.\n\nClick Here to Learn More About Leibfarth's Research
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CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Chemistry,In-person
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LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, Sunflower Room\, 100 Friday Center Driv
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