Recycling and Waste Management Conference 2023
Maximise Resources, Minimise Waste
Online Conference 19 October 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm
9:00am
Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Cathy Cook, Chair, LARAC
9:40am
Opening Keynote – Shaping the Future of Waste Management
- Explore the most recent policy updates driving the transition towards sustainable waste management practices
- Receive an update on the government’s resources and waste reforms specific to England
- Delve into the latest developments in collection and packaging reforms
- Learn how these reforms will impact local authorities and their waste management practices
Dr Adam Read, Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK
10:10am
Shifting Towards a Circular Economy
- Gain insights into the principles and benefits of a circular economy
- Learn from real-life case studies and best practices that have achieved significant waste reduction and resource optimisation
- Explore disruptive plastic waste reduction initiates
Dr Anna Willetts, Immediate Past President, The Chartered Institution of Waste Management
10:30am
Regulatory Reform and the Circular Economy
- Explore the current regulatory and policy context from a circular economy perspective
- Examine the contribution made by planned reforms, and look at where further reform is needed to drive meaningful circularity
- Understand the tensions, challenges and opportunities across the wider public policy landscape
Alex Rennison, Head of Strategy and System Reform, Resources and Waste Directorate, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10:50am
Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
11:10am
Break and Networking
11:40am
How Local Authorities can move to a Circular Economy in Practice
- What is a circular economy?
- How does it relate to climate?
- How do materials relate to climate change
- What can we do to accelerate a circular economy?
Wayne Hubbard, Chief Executive, ReLondon
12:00pm
Driving Sustainable Change: How Businesses Can Play Their Part
- Explore the evolving landscape of waste management and recycling
- Discuss how businesses can transition from linear to circular models
- Share case studies of successful circular economy implementations and their impact
- Highlight the importance of cross-sector collaboration in waste reduction
Claire Shrewsbury, Director of Insights and Innovation, WRAP
12:30pm
Implementing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Sustainable Recycling
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and its significance in waste management
- Hear examples of successful DRS implementations and their impact on recycling rates
- Provide examples of successful DRS implementations that have effectively reduced drinks container litter
Sam Gold, Public Affairs Manager, British Soft Drinks Association
12:50pm
Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
1:10pm
Lunch and Networking
2:00pm
Forming Partnerships and Engaging Communities for Effective Waste Management Practices
- Understand the importance of collaborating with stakeholders in waste management initiatives
- Highlight the benefits of partnerships with government agencies, local authorities, communities, and industry players
- Showcase case studies or examples of successful partnerships with local authorities in waste management initiatives
- Explore strategies to foster community participation and raise awareness about waste management practices
Jon Hastings, Head of Strategy and Development, East London Waste Authority, and Vice-Chair, National Association of Waste Disposal Officers
2:20pm
Closing Keynote - Driving Sustainable Waste Management: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for a Circular Economy
- Address the crucial role of waste management in the UK
- Understand the importance of waste prevention, recycling, and energy recovery in building a sustainable waste management framework
- Discuss ESA's initiatives in waste crime prevention, collaboration with regulators, and recommendations for government action
Jacob Hayler, Executive Director, Environmental Services Association (ESA)
2:40pm
Questions and answers panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
3:00pm
Chair’s closing summary
Cathy Cook, Chair, LARAC
3:10pm
Close
*programme subject to change without notice