Can Chemistry Save Us from the Plastic Waste Crisis?

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Short Session Delivered online

The world is facing a plastic waste crisis! This online webinar explains how researchers at Heriot-Watt University are developing solutions to tackle the problem.
Tuesday 3rd November at 19.00 - 19.45

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3rd November 2026

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Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
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Plastic waste is one of the defining challenges of our time and chemistry is central to the solution. Join Dr Liam Donnelly from Heriot Watt University as he explores how green chemistry is turning plastic waste into valuable materials and enabling a circular plastics future.

This webinar is suitable for students in Year 12/13 or Scottish 5th/6th year with an interest in studing chemistry or environmental sciences at university.

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Available dates

3rd November 2026

Suitable for

Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
Events for College Groups (Ages 19+)
Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)
Teachers (CPD)
Parents

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