School of Social and Political Science

Description

The After the Single Use team invite you to a pop-up exhibition exploring the production, circulation, and disposal of single-use medical plastics.

The production, circulation and disposal of single-use medical plastics pose significant risks to human and environmental health. These products are often difficult to recycle, release harmful toxins when incinerated and have a substantial carbon footprint, making the healthcare sector comparable to the fifth largest country in terms of emissions.

After the Single Use brings together anthropologists and historians to address this challenge, employing innovative methods to explore how disposability became normal, analyse the lifecycles of single-use plastics, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainable healthcare solutions.

As the team gather for their first in-person workshop, we invite you to a project reception and pop-up exhibition exploring the production, circulation, and disposal of single-use plastics through the intersection of artistic practice, anthropology, and history.

Drinks and canapes will be served.

Registration is free but places are limited and admission is on a first come first served basis.