Trip to the Centre for Alternate Technology Next Week..

Just a quick reminder that we're off on the module trip next thur (14th Nov) to the Centre for Alternate Technology in Wales.. We take the Green Designers here each year for a lecture and workshop around materials that the University pays for.. Here's what past students have said about the day:

Student A"It (the visit/lecture) has also not only made me think about the materials, but also the use of the product after it is purchased to prolong its life and delay the need to go to recycling. It has been a very informative trip and made me consider my overall "designer footprint" instead of just using the first material that comes to mind and to look deeper, research more and become a more conscious designer generally speaking." 

And 

Student B"CAT was a place I had never heard of before until this module, but this module has opened my way of thinking and my attitude to green design and a greener way of life, so I was keen to see what they had to say and offer.
The journey of a product doesn't need to end so fast, 99% of American brought goods end up in a landmine after 6 months, but he was challenging us to think what could be done from these goods, such as bags from umbrealla's etc.." 

And 

Student C"I think Jo was great; he really has a passion for sustainability and his enthusiasm was clear which helped make the talk interesting."

A Video Explaining CAT's Zero Carbon Britain Campaign:




CAT's 'Zero Carbon Britain' Campaign .pdf
http://www.zerocarbonbritain.org/index.php/current-report