Lectures and Workshops
African Canadian Women in History
Africa-Canada Education Foundation
May 2021
The Africa-Canada Education Foundation (ACEF) is a British Columbia registered non-profit organization mandated to support educational provision of scholarships, educational materials, and other resources for deprived, but promising students in rural communities of Africa.
On May 25, 2021 the Africa-Canada Education Foundation organized an event in honour of African Union Day.
Solar Punk Visions of Our Future
Brand Battle for Good
April 2021
Solar Punk stories envision how the future might look if humanity succeeded in solving major contemporary challenges with an emphasis on sustainability problems such as climate change and pollution.
As we strive toward zero waste, the task of cleaning up our planet can seem a daunting one, especially to individuals, families and communities who can’t always see the impact of their efforts. In this tpresentation Dr. Chile explores ways brands can bring the community into sustainability conversations by creating inspiring visions of what a green and equitable future will look like.
Basin Summit and Expo
Columbia Basin Trust
October 2019
On October 24-26th, I was invited to speak at the Basin Summit and Expo in Rossland, British Columbia. The theme of this year’s Basin Summit was regenerative agriculture, and the event was designed to bring together resources and expertise to support the farmers, growers and producers of agricultural products in the region.
I was asked to speak about the use of bio-derived and biodegradable plastics in food packaging and agriculture. I also led a session on the potential of the circular bioeconomy in maintaining resilience of our farming communities. At the Summit, I learned about the challenges facing the agricultural sector directly from those who work the land every day to ensure food security here in British Columbia.
If you’re interested in hearing more about what I learnt, you can check out my blog post →
Stepping Stones: The Evolution and Impact of Disruptive Technology
Suzuki Elders Public Salon Series
March 28, 2019
New industries are rapidly developing which disrupt the status quo and drive our culture into unexplored domains. This public salon will explore how old ideas are being re-envisioned through innovative technologies and their potential to transform the way we live.
Shifting the plastic landscape: Bio-plastics, circular economy and sustainable material management
Cafe Scientifique
March 26, 2019
Growing public and scientific opinion are driving businesses and policy-makers to change the way plastics circulate through our communities. Moving away from a linear supply chain that allows a multitude of plastic to seep out into the environment, this talk will discuss new ideas and technology being implemented to move plastics into a circular supply loop.
Sustainable Plastics: Solution or Illusion? Plastics, Zero Waste and the Circular Economy
Surfriders Vancouver Lecture Series
February 28, 2019
Join Surfrider Vancouver for an educational event and discussion with Dr. Love-Ese Chile, a sustainable plastic researcher based in Vancouver. Some of the topics that Dr. Chile will cover include:
Why plastic? – The properties of plastics that make them so useful and widespread
Problems with plastic – What we have now come to understand about plastics
Zero waste and circular economy – Envisioning where we can go from here
Status quo vs. sustainable plastics – Design tools and technology developed to support zero waste goals
Value-chains and closing-the-loop – Connecting the dots through innovative business models, infrastructure and public policies
Can sustainable plastics save us?
Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Matters Lecture Series
September 25, 2018
The first man-made plastics were invented in 1839, and in the 179 years since, hundreds of different plastics have been created and are being used across all industries from agriculture to aviation. Plastics are one of the most important material class on the planet, but they also the most environmentally destructive one too.
New kinds of ‘bio-plastic’ have been developed to tackle some of the problems with plastics but the products we buy often aren’t what they are cracked up to be.
In this talk Dr. Love-Ese Chile explores the major types of sustainable plastics available. She will outline their strengths and weaknesses and will highlight what we can do as consumers and tax-payers to help create a circular economy for these new materials.
Greenwashing Teach-In
University of British Columbia
April 17, 2018
“Green” things are all the rage these days. From “green” events to green companies, sustainability is everywhere. So what’s wrong with sustainability being sexy? Come learn about how powerful people and corporations use environmental sustainability to distract from the ways they perpetuate inequality. At this teach-in on the phenomenon of “greenwashing” you will hear from different speakers about greenwashing at UBC in the world. There will be lots of snacks!
Green Chemistry: A way forward
Suzuki Elders Sustainability and Science Public Salon Series
September 28, 2018
Sustainability is a prerequisite for a greener world and by coupling these concepts with science and technology, powerful tools have been created and are being used to solve climate and environment issues.
On Thursday September 28th, the Suzuki Elders and GreenChemUBC will present Green Chemistry: A Way Forward, the first in their series of Sustainability and Science public salons. We hope to educate about green innovation in science while highlighting local green technologies and services.