Science Café Cleveland presents:
How to Live in the Greenest Way Possible
July 8, 2019
FEATURING:
Kurt Rhoads, PhD, PE
Department of Civil Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
EVENT INFORMATION:
All of us want to protect the environment and live healthy lives free from pollution. However, the path to that healthy, happy, sustainable world is not too straightforward, and some of the choices we make in our well-meaning efforts may actually be harmful.
Should we all buy electric cars or reusable water bottles labeled “BPA-free”? Is it better for the environment to buy disposable diapers or reusable ones? Should we try to live in ways as close as possible to our hunter-gatherer ancestors? Companies have seized upon this desire to live environmentally-friendly lives to try to sell us the next “green” product, but how do we know if what is being offered is really better for the environment?
In this month's presentation, Professor Rhoads will discuss some examples of purposefully confusing “greenwashing” marketing, and propose ways to separate actually good decisions for the environment from the imposters.
RADIO INTERVIEW:
Click here to listen to The Sound of Ideas, 90.3 WCPN Ideastream interview with Dr. Rhoads from July 8, 2019.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
This month's speaker has recommended the following links for further exploration of the topic:
To download the speaker's slides from his presentation, please click here.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE:
The Music Box Supper Club - Concert Hall
1148 Main Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
WHEN:
July 8, 2019
Doors will be open 5:30–9:00 pm (last call at 8:45pm). Presentation and discussion is from 7:00–8:00pm. The Concert Hall will also host a limited menu before and during the event, not to mention a full bar! (Click here to view menu). Come early, get a good seat, grab a bite and a beverage, and enjoy the discussion!
WHO:
Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University chapter of Sigma Xi, WCPN ideastream, and the Music Box Supper Club.
