Improving Productivity with Green Chemistry and Engineering
This workshop introduced the science of Green Chemistry & Engineering and discussed how it is being applied by manufacturing companies, as a practical design tool, to improve their operations - reducing waste, improving safety, and gaining an edge in the marketplace with better products and more efficient processing.
Topics covered:
- The principles and concepts of Green Chemistry & Engineering
- Emerging research and new technologies that have applications in sustainable manufacturing.
- Insights on how companies are using Green Chemistry concepts to improve manufacturing efficiency and their bottom-line.
Details
This workshop was held on 10 April 2014 at the Monash Conference Centre in Melbourne. Registration fee was $88.
Speakers
Professor Doug MacFarlane
School of Chemistry - Monash University.
"Practical Applications of Green Chemistry".
Professor Karen Hapgood
Head, Dept. of Chemical Engineering - Monash University.
"Developments in Green Chemical Engineering".
David Bergmann
Innovation Manager - PZ Cussons.
"Strategies and challenges to achieve more sustainable consumer products".
Discussion Panel
Talks were followed by an open Q&A session.
Enquiries
Like to see a repeat of this workshop, or something similar?
Dr Ian James
VCSCM
03 99050303
ian.james@vcscm.org