Last week, from at least 3 different sources, I was referred to the work of the Lords Science and Technology Committee Sub-Committee on Waste Reduction. What I found intrigued me. Their question set demonstrates huge insight into the problem, and manages to take several different views of the subject.    more »

Yesterday, I took part in the 3rd Annual Forum of the National Composites Network. Held at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, there were about 100 practitioners from all parts of the supply chain.   more »

I spent some time yesterday at a meeting of the Metals Forum . This was part of my quest to understand what the various bits of the materials community think are important and to explain what Materials UK is – and is not.    more »