ARE WE HEADED FOR A WASTE LAND?
- Start  Tuesday 25 Oct 2022 6:15pm
- Finish Tuesday 25 Oct 2022 7:30pm
- Venue Natural History Museum Oxford

Industrial waste can harm our planet in numerous ways – from water pollution and soil erosion to global warming. As consumption increases, are we headed for a WASTE LAND?
Join researchers Professor Tina Fawcett, Dr Martin Michette and Dr Labib Azzouz as they discuss how innovations in building materials, transport, and domestic energy use might help us to mitigate the harmful effects of industrial waste.
The panel discussion will begin at 19:00. Attendees will have the chance to browse the WASTE LAND gallery from 18:00-19:00.
Entry is free, but please book tickets in advance to ensure your spot. Find out more here.
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