Overview

The webinar will introduce the field of industrial ecology covering its evolution from 'simple' roots to the main themes being researched today. It will discuss similarities with and differences to the Circular Economy identifying how these two wide subjects could work together to deliver a more sustainable future. Two Case Studies will be looked at which offer a potential tactic to deliver a more sustainable approach to the production and consumption of goods and services.

By introducing key concepts in sustainable development the webinar will appeal to all chemical engineers engaged in product design, plant design and operations across all sectors and including research. It will also be helpful to students commencing their design and research projects.

Speaker

Dr Jacquetta Lee Reader in Sustainable Systems Analysis and Director of the Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability. She is also Executive Secretary for the International Society for Industrial Ecology.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Sustainability Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Format

A one-hour online session: 40 minutes' presentation + 20 minutes' Q&A.
Duration (for CPD recording purposes): up to one hour.

If you are recording mandatory CPD you should refer to your own regulator's requirements as recognition of CPD hours may vary. Visit our website for more information.

Webinar archive

This webinar is free of charge and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you'll need to be a member of the Sustainability Special Interest Group.

Future webinar programme from IChemE

If you're interested in giving an online presentation to our international community of chemical engineers, we'd like to hear from you. Please email special interest group support team with information on yourself and your proposed talk.