'Material efficiency: providing material services with less material production', London, UK
30 January 2012 - 30 January 2012
United Kingdom
An event entitled 'Material efficiency: providing material services with less material production' will take place from 30 to 31 January 2012 in London, UK.
One-third of the world's energy is used to make and shape materials. Economic development correlates with material consumption, but in a climate and resource constrained future, this model of consumption may be difficult to sustain. Factors such as the insecurity of supplies, scarcity of resources, international conflicts, and volatile raw materials prices, can also present challenges. The field of material efficiency helps meet these concerns, while delivering material services with less material production.
The conference will bring together researchers and stakeholders who are active in the field.For further information, please visit: http://royalsociety.org/events/material-efficiency/(opens in new window)
One-third of the world's energy is used to make and shape materials. Economic development correlates with material consumption, but in a climate and resource constrained future, this model of consumption may be difficult to sustain. Factors such as the insecurity of supplies, scarcity of resources, international conflicts, and volatile raw materials prices, can also present challenges. The field of material efficiency helps meet these concerns, while delivering material services with less material production.
The conference will bring together researchers and stakeholders who are active in the field.For further information, please visit: http://royalsociety.org/events/material-efficiency/(opens in new window)