Forgotten Histories and Possible Futures of Circular Economies

Cross-disciplinary conversations bridging environmental history, waste management, and material circulation alongside leading scholars.
About this Event

Forgotten Histories and Possible Futures of Sustainable Manufacturing

Join us online for a fascinating dive into the untold stories behind sustainable manufacturing! Discover how past innovations shape today's eco-friendly practices and explore exciting future possibilities that could revolutionize the industry. Whether you're a curious learner or a green-tech enthusiast, this event offers fresh insights and inspiring ideas to help build a cleaner, greener tomorrow. Don't miss out on this journey through time and tech!

Agenda

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break with coffee, fruit, and cheese
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Panel II: WWII Histories and Beyond

Info: Speakers: Anne Berg on Germany, Peter Thorsheim on Great Britain, Michael Kim on Korea

🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break

Info: Lunch provided for speakers in Hayden Courtyard

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Panel III: Remote China Panel

Info: Speakers: Brian Spivey on China; Julie Klinger on US, China, and Brazil; and Joshua Goldstein on China

🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel I: Histories of Recycling, Reuse, and Industrial Conservation

Info: Speakers:
Samantha McBride on metals and recycling, Carl Zimring on US and aluminum, Jay Turner on US and lead, Saleem Ali on environmental justice