Speaker to address carbon waste, plastic waste

April 8, 2019 - A free public presentation on "Carbon Waste, Plastic Waste: How Regulations Change Behaviors," will be presented at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Wednesday, April 17, from 4-5:30 p.m. in 120 South Hall.

Speaker Bill Coggio will explain the global environmental threat of carbon and plastic waste and how individuals, communities and governments have a responsibility—and the ability--to clean it up. He has worked in the chemical industry specializing in plastics and polymers and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Pennsylvania State University.

Reception following the event with snacks and beverages.

Hosted by the Sustainability Faculty Fellows.

For more information, email greta.gaard@uwrf.edu or call 715-425-4195.