Managing Waste in Plymouth

Managing Waste in Plymouth

This session look at how waste is managed in Plymouth with a specific focus on Energy Recovery linked to the MVV Incinerator at Camel's Head

By South West STEM Fest

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What happens to all the rubbish we put into our bins? Where does it go and how can it be used to make energy? Join this session from City College Plymouth to learn more about waste management and energy recovery

Managing Waste in Plymouth

Live Session: 23rd June from 2.15pm-3.00pm

Intended for: KS3 & KS4

Curriculum Links: Science/Engineering

Delivered: Live session delivered via Zoom

Description: This session look at how waste is managed in Plymouth with a specific focus on Energy Recovery linked to the MVV Incinerator at Camel's Head. Watch as we burn some waste and look at the different calorific values of waste products (Plastic, Cardboard, Food, etc). We’ll also calculate the energy/calorific content of different waste products.

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South West STEM Fest

The STEM Ambassador Hub West England and South West Peninsula Hub is collaborating with STEM partners across the South West of England to deliver a celebration of STEM in the region – the South West STEM Fest - running from the 7th – 25th June 2021. The South West STEM Fest is a chance for all of our STEM partners, schools, community and family groups to join us in celebrating STEM across the South West through a series of live and pre-recorded events, talks, workshops and careers panel events.

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