7165 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia
PA 19119
Wonder why plastic recycling isn’t working? What’s the difference between PE and PET plastics? What happens now that China no longer takes our refuse?
Find out answers from our guest lecturer Dr. Kevin Cannon, PSU Chemistry Professor and former industrial chemist in plastics research.
Kevin Cannon is a professor at Penn State Abington and an adjunct professor at Temple with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Princeton University. Prior to his academic career, Kevin spent 15 years as an industrial chemist at Dow Chemical and later at Elf Atochem/Atofina/Arkema in King of Prussia. He has experience in both PE and PET plastics research.
Come to Milo’s at 3:30, grab a craft beer and a seat. Milo’s vegan restaurant opens at 5 pm – stay for dinner after the lecture and make it an evening.
This event is co-sponsored by:
Weavers Way Co-op Sierra Club
Plastic Reduction Task Force Southeastern PA Group