For Immediate Release: February 8, 2011
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
For the Greener Good: Life After Plastic
Panelists discuss the impact of rising building material costs
WHO
participants include:
Blaine Brownell, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Architecture
Jay Bolus, VP of Technical Operations, MBDC
Lance Hosey, President and CEO, GreenBlue (moderator)
Robert Peoples, Ph.D., Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute
WHAT
For the Greener Good,
one of the National Building Museum’s most popular public education
forums, consists of four timely discussions about the state of
sustainability in our nation. In the second lecture of the 2011 series,
titled Life after Plastic, panelists discuss the impact of rising oil prices on the cost of plastic building materials. The For the Greener Good
participants examine the future of alternative products for the
construction industry specifically focusing on product life-cycle and
health and environmental concerns surrounding materials and
manufacturing. Panelists will also discuss corn and soy-based alternatives as
well as the future of bio-engineered building products.
JOIN IN
The
National Building Museum encourages the public to voice their opinions
about the state of sustainability in the nation. Leading up to each For the Greener Good
discussion, the Museum accepts comments and questions for the panelists
to discuss during the event. In addition, the Museum will be tweeting
live from the events to accommodate those who would like to join in the
conversation, but are unable to attend the lecture. To join the
conversation, follow the Museum on Twitter at @BuildingMuseum and tweet with hashtag #FGG, email editor@nbm.org, or like us on Facebook.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
$12 Members; $20 public; Free for students and journalists with valid ID.
$35 Members series ticket; $60 Non-member series ticket
Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
WHEN
Life After Plastic: Thursday, February 17 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Additional For the Greener Good lectures:
Historic Preservation vs. Sustainability, Thursday, March 24
Passive House, Monday, April 18
CONTACT
Stacy Adamson, sadamson@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
SPONSOR
For the Greener Good lecture series is presented by The Home Depot Foundation.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
