Science-live@NetPark
Over 5,000 children and adults from all over County Durham attended the event, which lasted for eight days at NetPark, the North East Technology Park near Sedgefield. Damien’s presentation was very well received, he showed how a moulded EPS pack is manufactured, demonstrated the inherent strength and protectiveness of the material using an egg in a mini cycle helmet and explained how EPS is recycled. Throughout his talk he gave the children watching the chance to join in the activities and get hands-on experience of “It was great to be involved in such a worthwhile event,” says Damien. “”The event’s overall aim was to help to create the intellectual talent to fuel the regional knowledge economy and I am sure it was successful in this.
“They were also fascinated to see what an EPS box is made from and enjoyed the live demonstration of how an EPS box is moulded. When I explained how EPS packaging is recycled in the UK, many people were amazed at the variety of good uses a recycled EPS box can be put to after it has done its primary job of protection and insulation. “I hope that some of audience will have gained a new respect for the humble EPS box and the excellent job it does.” |
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On 18th and 19th July 2005, Damien Packer, Environmental Affairs Executive, the EPS Packaging Group was one of the speakers at Science-Live@NetPark.
“The audiences I spoke to were interested to discover the important role that EPS packaging plays in their daily lives — such as keeping food fresh and safe and protecting high value purchases on their journey from the warehouse to their homes. 
