{"id":33432,"date":"2025-01-22T15:27:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=33432"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T15:06:26","slug":"talk-closing-the-loop-opportunities-for-industrial-circular-economy-exchanges-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/event\/talk-closing-the-loop-opportunities-for-industrial-circular-economy-exchanges-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"Talk &#8211; Closing the Loop: Opportunities for Industrial Circular Economy Exchanges in Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-33493 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2025\/01\/sewer-pipes-2259514-sm-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sewer pipes\" width=\"227\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2025\/01\/sewer-pipes-2259514-sm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2025\/01\/sewer-pipes-2259514-sm-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2025\/01\/sewer-pipes-2259514-sm-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2025\/01\/sewer-pipes-2259514-sm-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2025\/01\/sewer-pipes-2259514-sm.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,227px\" \/>The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91福利, Orono.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Virtual attendance:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUtde-rrj4rGt27DouoPjxWyeRoFuy7wtU2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the registration form<\/a> for Zoom connection information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Co-sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Advanced Manufacturing Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Manufacturing Center, 91福利<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/ecologyandenvironmentalsciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecology &amp; Environmental Sciences, 91福利<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Speakers: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reed Miller<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Advanced Structures and Composites Center, 91福利<\/li>\n<li><strong>John Belding<\/strong>, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Center, 91福利<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jean MacRae<\/strong>, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 91福利<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cindy Isenhour<\/strong>, Professor of Anthropology and Climate Change, 91福利<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this talk, we\u2019ll explore the potential of industrial symbiosis and materials exchanges as solutions for reducing waste in Maine\u2014 a key policy priority for climate action and sustainable resource use. By facilitating the exchange of waste, Industrial Symbiosis and Materials Exchanges can cut disposal costs, minimize pollution, and unlock new economic opportunities. This presentation will examine how Maine can create a collaborative network to foster these circular economy solutions and support the state\u2019s climate goals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Reed Miller <\/b>is an\u00a0Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a joint affiliation at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine. Dr. Miller\u2019s research applies the key methods from the field of Industrial Ecology, including life cycle assessment, to tackle sustainability challenges in modern production and consumption systems.<\/p>\n<p><b>John Belding <\/b>is a professional engineer and has been the\u00a0Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Center for over 15 years\u2014 fostering deep and broad connections with companies of all sizes in and beyond Maine. He is also affiliated with professional organizations, including the Manufacturers Association of Maine and Manufacturing Extension Partnerships across ME, NH, and VT.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jean MacRae<\/b> is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is part of two Mitchell Center research teams (Materials Management and PFAS research). Current research interests are focused on PFAS in the food system, developing more efficient aquaculture waste management, and the creation of more circular material systems.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cindy Isenhour <\/b>is a Professor of Anthropology and Climate Change. Her research is focused on environmental governance and policies designed to ensure economic, social, and ecological well-being. Recent research projects have focused on reuse as a strategy for building local and regional resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91福利, Orono. 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