Nottingham Trent University is pleased to host the first international conference to examine Product Lifetimes and the Environment (PLATE) in the context of sustainability. This groundbreaking event will include keynote presentations, discussion, debate and workshops, an exhibition and a gala dinner.

Conference aims:

  • Reviewing current research on how and why increased product lifetimes have become an important element in resource efficiency, waste reduction and low carbon strategies for sustainability.
  • Academic researchers, industry representatives and policy stakeholders will share knowledge and experience on the influence that product longevity has on environmental, economic and social sustainability.

Thank you to all delegates for attending the conference. For photos from the gala dinner please go to our Flickr album.