22/10/2019 5:30 pm 6:30 pm
Learning Centre, Heritage Quay,
University of Huddersfield,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield,
HD1 3DH
This event is free to attend.
by Mr Rob Casey, Thames Warden, Water Conservators Company
In this no-holds-barred look at the impact plastic waste has on our water environments, Rob Casey reveals the uncomfortable truth behind some of our modern-day habits.
He puts forward an incredibly persuasive case for drinking tap water as opposed to bottled water, including:
Rob also takes a look at our sewer system and the (literally) growing problem of wet wipe-fuelled ‘fatbergs’. So-called flushable wipes are gathering fats and accumulating in monster masses beneath our feet, blocking sewers and with some wet wipes getting into our river systems via overflows and flooding.
This talk is part of the Our Holme River Festival. Other events on the day include:
Mr Rob Casey, Thames Warden, Water Conservators Company
Rob Casey is the Thames Warden for the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators.
He has over 40-years’ experience in water systems engineering and, now retired, works part-time. As Water Strategy Manager he still supports the strategic operation of the Thames Water supply system.
Rob is a member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, a Trustee for the Water Conservation Trust, and Chairman of the Technical Steering Group for the City of London Plastic Free City campaign.