Glasgow conference raises profile of remanufacturing
The event, organised by Strathclyde University, will focus on remanufacturing research and practice.
The Centre for Remanufacturing and Reuse estimates the industry is already worth £5bn a year to the UK economy.
But conference organisers hope to encourage wider interest in what some believe is an "unsung" industry.
Delegates from as far afield as Japan, USA, Australia, Sweden, South Korea and Uruguay will take part in workshops on remanufacturing and the environment and future technology.