Net0MM Concludes the Year with Plastic Waste Workshop and First Annual Symposium
On Dec 6th 2024, the Net0MM team organized a successful day-long event at the UBC Alumni Centre, featuring a morning workshop titled “The Ongoing Challenges of Plastic Waste: Needs, Opportunities, and Solutions,” followed by the first Net0MM Annual Symposium in the afternoon. The morning session was expertly moderated by Love-Ese Chile, who also sits on […]
ECRS Showcases Innovations in Sustainable Materials and Chemistry
The Net0MM-CREATE program, in partnership with UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, and several engineering departments, successfully kickstarted the 2024-25 academic year with the “Early Career Researchers Symposium on Sustainable Materials and Chemistry.” Held at the Nest, this half-day event highlighted innovative research in sustainable materials and chemistry. The event opened with a […]
Climate Justice in STEM Workshop
We successfully concluded the second Net0MM-CREATE technical workshop on the topic of climate justice in STEM. The workshop was organized in a roundtable panel format. Dr. Amanda Giang moderated the session and was joined by UBC faculty researchers – Dr. Alex Tavasoli, Dr. Milind Kandlikar, our Net0MM collaborator – Linda Nowlan (UBC Sustainability Hub), and […]
Unveiling the Circular Economy: A Path to Sustainability and Prosperity
Have you ever pondered over the profound implications of the term “circular economy”? Join us on a captivating journey as we unravel the essence of this transformative concept, guided by the insights of Dr. Chris Bataille. The circular economy, far more than just a buzzword, embodies an economic system strategically designed to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization. It is a paradigm where products, materials, and resources are managed in a manner that prioritizes sustainability, striving to prolong their usage as much as possible.
Reflections on Circular Economy within Canada
In Canada, the Canadian Council of Academies (CCA) has defined circular economy as “a systemic approach to production and consumption for living within planetary boundaries that conserves material resources, reduces energy and water use, and generates less waste and pollution” (CCA 2021). The shift from the current “extract-use-toss” economy requires changes from both the engineering and consumer side.