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The Sustainability sector is a key area of focus at the Resource & Waste Management Expo, showcasing the latest advancements in net-zero, circular economy, and decarbonisation strategies.

Attendees can expect to explore innovative solutions and best practices that are driving progress towards a more sustainable future.

From renewable energy and green buildings to sustainable transport and smart cities, ESS highlights a range of unique solutions and technologies that are transforming industries and driving environmental progress.

The sector also offers opportunities to engage with leading experts and professionals who are driving change through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions.

Attendees can learn about the latest trends and best practices in sustainability and gain valuable insights into emerging technologies, policies, and strategies for a greener future.

Sustainability Sector Agenda

Discover the dynamic agenda, featuring a diverse array of topics like Resources, Waste Management, and the Circular Economy.

Our programme includes insightful presentations from industry leaders and researchers in Eco-Friendly solutions, Environmental Management, and Green Technology. They will delve into key areas such as reducing Carbon Footprints, advancing Recycling methods, and strategies for Zero Waste and Sustainability. This agenda aims to spark discussions and offer innovative perspectives, setting the stage for an enlightening and interactive expo experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enrich our program with thought leaders and experts.

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Summit Stage

Sponsored by

suez

    • Water Management
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Biodiversity
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Enabling the Net Zero transition - unleashing green talent through training, mentoring and networks
    Summit Stage
    In this session, Dr Adam Read MBE, a long-term advocate for green skills planning, will explore what ...
    Dr Adam Read MBE
    Dr Adam Read MBE, Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
    Katie Cockburn
    Katie Cockburn, Senior Director of Policy, Media and Education - CIWM
    Martin Baxter
    Martin Baxter, CEO - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Biodiversity
    Planet Earth and beyond… how to show the challenges facing the natural world and keep your audience engaged.
    Summit Stage
    Mike Gunton, Creative Director of the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, has more than four decades o ...
    Mike Gunton
    Mike Gunton, Executive Producer and Creative Director - BBC Studios Natural History Unit
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Courage to Transform – how shifting our mindset could create the future we want.
    Summit Stage
    Finding hard to deal with all the current uncertainty? Not sure what’s going to happen next? At the ...
    Dr Sally Uren OBE
    Dr Sally Uren OBE - Forum for the Future
    • Professional Services
    • Waste & Recycling
    Environment Agency - Joining the Dots - Building the intelligence picture
    Summit Stage
    Following on from the Environment Agency's presentation at RWM 2023 in Local Authority lounge discus ...
    Alan Dengate
    Alan Dengate, Waste Crime Engagement Specialist - Kent and South London - Environment Agency
    Jane Sansbury
    Jane Sansbury, Waste Crime Engagement Specialist - Wessex Area - Environment Agency
    Peter Lennard
    Peter Lennard, Waste Crime Engagement Specialist - East Anglia - Environment Agency
    Sam Corp
    Sam Corp, Head of Regulation - Environmental Services Associaton
    Stuart Hoyle
    Stuart Hoyle, Waste Crime Engagement Specialist - Lincolnshire and Northants - Environment Agency
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Biodiversity
    • Decarbonisation
    In Conversation with Chris Packham
    Summit Stage
    Step into the world of one of the UK's most dynamic and influential environmentalists. Join us at ES ...
    Chris Packham
    Chris Packham
    Niki Roach
    Niki Roach, Host - Planet Possible Podcast
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Biodiversity
    Panel discussion: Giving nature a boost: Is Biodiversity Net Gain the key to Sustainable Development?
    Summit Stage
    This panel discussion at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo tackles Biodiversity Net Gain ...
    Adam Bedford
    Adam Bedford, Collaborative Projects Director - Fera Science Ltd
    Gabriel Smith
    Gabriel Smith, Senior Officer - Biodiversity Net Gain - Natural England
    Jason Reeves
    Jason Reeves, Head of Policy - CIEEM
    Julia Baker
    Julia Baker, Technical Director - Mott Macdonald
    Leigh Broadhurst
    Leigh Broadhurst, Chair - Environmental Services Association Biodiversity Working Group
    Martin Ballard
    Martin Ballard, Group Head of Environment - Wates
    • Circular Economy
    • Brownfield Development
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Energy from Waste
    • Water Management
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Environment 100 Ceremony
    Summit Stage
     
Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
Sponsored by
juno
    • Energy from Waste
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Roadmap to Obtaining the Highest Recycling Rate in the UK using Advanced Recycling Technology
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    With recycling rates stagnated, what steps can be taken to drive up all the recycling rates in all o ...
    Erik Wist
    Erik Wist, Vice President, Commercial Development - Juno
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    Panel discussion: How your business can thrive and survive in the circular future!
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    This panel discussion at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo brings together sustainabilit ...
    Claire Shrewsbury
    Claire Shrewsbury, Director of Insights and Innovation - WRAP
    Geoff Mackey
    Geoff Mackey, UK Head - Plasticseurope
    Kieren Mayers
    Kieren Mayers, Vice President, Environment, Social, & Governance - Sony Interactive Entertainment
    Lauren Rabbitte
    Lauren Rabbitte, Associate Director - Effective Consumable Solutions (ECS)
    Matt Manning
    Matt Manning, Head of Circular Economy - BT Group plc
    Rob McCann
    Rob McCann, Head of Environment, Climate & Nature - Virgin Media O2
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    Recycling The Unrecyclable
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Nick Stillwell is renowned for his innovative approach to recycling, particularly in developing mach ...
    Nicholas (Nick) Stillwell
    Nicholas (Nick) Stillwell, Managing Director - Protomax
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    Panel Discussion: The evolving market: How consultancies are translating sustainability trends into action
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    The ever-evolving sustainability landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses ...
    Alex Tate
    Alex Tate, Senior Manager | Climate Change & Sustainability Services - EY
    Dr Debbie Fletcher
    Dr Debbie Fletcher, Director - Climate - Local Partnerships
    Julia Baker
    Julia Baker, Technical Director - Mott Macdonald
    Sam Reeve
    Sam Reeve, CEO - Resource Futures
    Simon Gandy
    Simon Gandy, Technical Director - SLR Consulting
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Social Value: What does it mean and why does it matter?
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Social value has been an integral part of Recycling Lives Services for over 15 years. This presentat ...
    Lucas Hargreaves
    Lucas Hargreaves, Project Director - Recycling Lives Services
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Smart Recycling: Data-driven optimisation of post-consumer HDPE recyclate
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    As the demand for sustainable packaging grows, the use of post-consumer resin (PCR) high-density pol ...
    Jonathan Attwood
    Jonathan Attwood, Head of Technical and Quality - IPL Brightgreen
    Tom O.McDonald
    Tom O.McDonald - University of Manchester
    Yuvesveri Naidoo
    Yuvesveri Naidoo - Unilever
    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    Panel discussion: Responsible Procurement - Tools and Tactics for Ethical Sourcing and regulation compliance
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Ethical sourcing and responsible procurement are no longer optional in today's world. Our "Responsib ...
    Andy Daly
    Andy Daly, Head of Procurement Programmes - Social Enterprise UK
    Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE
    Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE, Serial Entrepreneur, Former Managing Director at O'Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd | United Kingdom - Jacqueline O'Donovan
    Michael Amos
    Michael Amos, Managing Director - Waste to Wonder Worldwide
    Teik Tan
    Teik Tan, Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Costain
Municipal Stage
Sponsored by
bartec
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Decarbonisation
    Pioneering a New Age: Clearsight AI's Revolutionary Mapping of Waste Collections in Blackburn with Darwen
    Municipal Stage
    AI is revolutionising various aspects of our lives and our session will showcase how we have reimagi ...
    Nick Fellows
    Nick Fellows, Director - Voom Ltd
    Stephen Hayes
    Stephen Hayes, Director - Voom Ltd
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Move fast and Fix things!
    Municipal Stage
    Trailblazers – Tim Hobbs will be introducing the local authority innovators who have had big results ...
    Christine Skeldon
    Christine Skeldon, Senior Improvement and Development Manager - Cheshire West Recycling
    Hailey Cluff
    Hailey Cluff, Head of Recycle - London Borough of Hounslow
    Jody Sherratt
    Jody Sherratt, Operations Director - Cheshire West Recycling
    Keith Bird
    Keith Bird, Head of Control Centre - Biffa
    Tim Hobbs
    Tim Hobbs, CEO - Bartec Municipal Technologies
    Tracy Cross
    Tracy Cross, Marketing Director - Lichfield District Council
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Decarbonisation
    The time is Now
    Municipal Stage
    This session will look into how everyone within all sectors of Logistics and especially the Waste in ...
    Grahame Neagus
    Grahame Neagus, Head of LCV and Municipal for UK & Ireland - Renault Trucks
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Panel discussion: Rethinking Food Waste Reduction through consumer choice and industry action
    Municipal Stage
    Food waste is a major environmental and economic issue. This Expo session tackles it head-on, empowe ...
    Charlotte Slack
    Charlotte Slack, Head of Partnerships - Company Shop Group
    Jamie Crummie
    Jamie Crummie, Cofounder - Too Good To Go
    Lee Dobinson
    Lee Dobinson, Chief Commercial Officer - BioteCH4
    Livvy Drake
    Livvy Drake, Consultant - Sustainable Sidekicks
    Stuart Henshaw
    Stuart Henshaw, Business Development Director - Integrated Skills Ltd
    Will Nicholson
    Will Nicholson, Programme Lead - WRAP
    • Professional Services
    • Contamination
    • Waste & Recycling
    Refuse Collection Vehicle Safety and Site Traffic Management
    Municipal Stage
    In this session representatives from FCC/Site Zone will talk about the risks associated with refuse ...
    Gary Escott
    Gary Escott - SiteZone Safety
    Graham Lake
    Graham Lake - FCC Environment
    Liam Wood
    Liam Wood - TechIOSH
    • Biodiversity
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Professional Services
    • Brownfield Development
    • Decarbonisation
    Decarbonising the built environment
    Municipal Stage
    In urbanised environments of today, greening solutions are needed to maintain air quality, citizen w ...
    Juanita Castrillon Montoya
    Juanita Castrillon Montoya, Project Development Engineer - Veolia
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Wales - a world leading high quality, high recycling nation
    Municipal Stage
    The presentation will focus on: 1) How Wales became third in the world on household waste recycling; ...
    Andy Rees
    Andy Rees, Head of Waste Strategy - Welsh Government
Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
Sponsored by
grundon
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    Panel discussion: Environmental Recruitment: Building a Sustainable Workforce
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    The environment sector needs passionate professionals to tackle critical challenges. This session ex ...
    Jade Oliver-Morris
    Jade Oliver-Morris, HR & Shared Services Director - Smart Environmental Support Services
    Josh Oxby
    Josh Oxby - POST Parliment
    Lisa Gillespie
    Lisa Gillespie, Director/MD - Meliora HR Limited
    Mark Nason
    Mark Nason, Head of Professional Practice - Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    Attracting Talent: creating accessible pathways into the waste and resources sector for young people
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    This session will launch the findings of a joint Groundwork and Environmental Services & Solutions E ...
    Andy Harrison
    Andy Harrison, Head of Delivery & Learning - Groundwork UK
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    Worldwide collaboration and multiculturalism in the 21st Century
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    Judy Ling Wong
    Judy Ling Wong, Honorary President - Black Environment Network
    • Biodiversity
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Professional Services
    Green Skills: How to Encourage more people into jobs in the Environment Sector (Q&A)
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    This interactive session dives into attracting and developing talent for the environmental sector. T ...
    Chris Isaac
    Chris Isaac - FCC Environment
    Martin Baxter
    Martin Baxter, CEO - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
    Simon Clark
    Simon Clark, Science Communicator - Tired Bear Films
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Professional Services
    Tools for behaviour change- Upskill yourself in behavioural science
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    Are you the sustainbaility lead in your organsiation? Or working to engage clients in sustainability ...
    Livvy Drake
    Livvy Drake, Consultant - Sustainable Sidekicks
Materials & Markets Stage

Sponsored by

tusker

    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Overview of the recycling market
    Materials & Markets Stage
    This session will investigate current market conditions for the trade of recycled materials. It will ...
    Andrew Akroyd
    Andrew Akroyd, Head of sales - DS Smith Recycling
    Cassie Webster
    Cassie Webster, General Manager Materials Trading (RDF & Reuse) UK - FCC Environment
    Chris Burton
    Chris Burton, Managing Director - IWPP
    Hariette Shave
    Hariette Shave, Head of Commercial - Clearpoint Recycling
    Paul Sanderson
    Paul Sanderson, Chief Executive - The Recycling Association
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    The UK Waste Wood Industry & The Future: An Expert Panel
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The panel will explore how government policies could impact the future of the UK waste wood sector a ...
    Andy Leitch
    Andy Leitch, Deputy Chief Executive - Confor (UK)
    Mark Hayton
    Mark Hayton, Director - EGGER Timberpak Limited
    Matthew Howarth
    Matthew Howarth, Director - A&A Recycling
    Richard Coulson
    Richard Coulson, Chair of the Wood Recyclers' Association & Biomass & Oil Procurement Manager, RWE - RWE & Wood Recyclers' Association
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer - Esken Renewables
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    • Tech & AI
    Meeting increasing sampling requirements and enhancing MRF / PRF operations with AI-powered data solutions
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Discover how AI is helping the UK's largest recovery facilities adapt to stricter regulation in our ...
    Conor McCooey
    Conor McCooey, CIO - Regen
    Gaspard Duthilleul
    Gaspard Duthilleul, COO - Greyparrot
    Sam Reeve
    Sam Reeve, CEO - Resource Futures
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Decarbonising the waste sector: Experiences of the metals recycling sector
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Throughout the past two years, the British Metals Recycling Association has been implementing tools ...
    Cameron Leitch
    Cameron Leitch, Policy and Public Affairs Executive - British Metals Recycling Association
    Lee Scarth
    Lee Scarth - Vattenfall IDNO
    Mike Hogan
    Mike Hogan - EMR
    • Circular Economy
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Aluminum Scrap Processing and Sorting Technology
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The SGM X-Ray Fluorescence Back Scattering sorter (XRF-BS) allows the customers to process the alumi ...
    Didier Haegelsteen
    Didier Haegelsteen, General Manager - SGM MAGNETICS SPA
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Plastic recycling now and in the future
    Materials & Markets Stage
    This session will provide an overview of the UK Plastic recycling industry now and the challenges an ...
    Helen Jordan
    Helen Jordan, Sustainability Manager - British Plastics Federation
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Sustainability with Spark Detection and Moisture Measurement
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Join us at RWM for a captivating session on “Sustainability with Spark Detection and Moisture Measur ...
    Ian Pyatt
    Ian Pyatt - Fagus-Grecon
    Oscar Little
    Oscar Little - Fagus-Grecon
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Fire detection in Waste Recycling Facilities
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Fire hazards in waste recycling facilities pose significant safety and environmental threats due to ...
    Renata Specht
    Renata Specht, Business Development Manager - Sr Demand Generation | Defense | Industry - Honeywell
Packaging & EPR Stage

Sponsored by

valpak

    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    What’s going on in Europe and how do we expect this to affect UK, product passports, textiles data a ...
    Danny Stapleton Torres
    Danny Stapleton Torres, Senior International Research Coordinator - Valpak
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Panel discussion: Brands vs. Recyclers - Can collaboration in the packaging chain save the day?
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    This lively debate features representatives from both brands and recyclers, exploring the shared cha ...
    Adam Herriott
    Adam Herriott, Senior Specialist - WRAP
    Dimitra Rappou
    Dimitra Rappou, Executive Director of Sustainable Products - Confederation of Paper Industries
    John Dawson-Nowak
    John Dawson-Nowak, Associate Director - WSP
    Patrick Brighty
    Patrick Brighty, Head of Recycling Policy - Environmental Services Association
    Roger Wright
    Roger Wright, Waste Strategy & Packaging Manager - Biffa Waste Management
    Tim Walker
    Tim Walker, President, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) & Acting Chief Executive Officer, arc21 - Chartered Institute of Waste Management
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Panel discussion: Can chemical recycling deliver a circular future?
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    In this panel discussion, our expert speakers will explore how Chemical Recycling technologies break ...
    Greg Logelain
    Greg Logelain, Associate Director - Ricardo
    Jamie Warmington
    Jamie Warmington, Director - Ceres EMC
    Mark Sommerfeld
    Mark Sommerfeld, Policy Manager - Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA)
    Simone Aplin
    Simone Aplin, Director - Ceres Waste, Renewables & Environment
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    IOM3 & OPRL: pEPR & Beyond
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    What have we learnt from pEPR? And how can our experience help to shape future EPR schemes? As we he ...
    Jacob Hayler
    Jacob Hayler, Executive Director - ESA
    Jon Hastings
    Jon Hastings - East London Waste Authority
    Jude Allan
    Jude Allan, Chair, IOM3 Packaging Group & Interim Managing Director, OPRL - IOM3 & OPRL
    Margaret Bates
    Margaret Bates, Head of the UK pEPR Scheme administrator - DEFRA
    Roger Wright
    Roger Wright, Waste Strategy & Packaging Manager - Biffa Waste Management
    • Circular Economy
    Mainstreaming reusable and refillable packaging in the UK
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    Why do businesses need to start thinking now about reuse/refill systems? How will we scale up and ac ...
    Lowelle Bryan
    Lowelle Bryan, Senior Reuse Specialist - WRAP
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    What does the sustainable plastic packaging system of 2034 look like?
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    The plastic packaging landscape is evolving apace, with significant developments in policy and legis ...
    Andrew Dove
    Andrew Dove, Professor of Sustainable Polymer Chemistry - University of Birmingham
    Judith Allan
    Judith Allan, Interim Managing Director - OPRL
    Margaret Bates
    Margaret Bates, Head of the UK pEPR Scheme administrator - DEFRA
    Paul Davidson
    Paul Davidson, Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge - Innovate UK
    Steve Fletcher
    Steve Fletcher, Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy - University of Portsmouth
    Stuart Hayward-Higham
    Stuart Hayward-Higham, Chief Technical Development and Innovation Officer - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Navigating the Plastics Landscape: Discussions to Inform Sustainable Plastics Policy
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    This panel discussion, chaired by Robyn Macpherson from the University of Birmingham, and drawing on ...
    Adrian Whyle
    Adrian Whyle, Innovation Specialist
    Dr Sally Beken
    Dr Sally Beken, UK Circular Plastics Network Manager - Innovate UK Business Connect
    Katherine Fleet
    Katherine Fleet, Head of Sustainability and Circularity - RECOUP
    Keith James
    Keith James, Head of Policy and Insights - WRAP
    Robyn Macpherson
    Robyn Macpherson, Project Manager- Birmingham Plastics Network - University of Birmingham
Environment Networking Hub
Sponsored by
wastepack
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    REA Organics Recycling Networking Session – Hosted by REA
    Environment Networking Hub
    A networking session for REA members to hear the latest Organics updates.
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Wastepack networking event - Challenges of Delivering EPR
    Environment Networking Hub
     
    Andrew McKale
    Andrew McKale, Senior Account Manager - Wastepack Group
    Cathy Cook
    Cathy Cook, Chair - LARAC
    Daisy Malyon
    Daisy Malyon, PR & Communications Manager - Wastepack Group
    Dr Margaret Bates
    Dr Margaret Bates, Head of the UK pEPR Scheme administrator - Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
    Dr Stephen Wise
    Dr Stephen Wise, Chief Strategic Development Officer - Advetec
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    CIWM’s Exclusive Fellow Lunch discussing design, materials and a behavior change hierarchy, hosted by Tim Walker
    Environment Networking Hub
    CIWM is excited to host an exclusive lunch (by invitation only) for Fellow members to connect, netwo ...
    Tim Walker
    Tim Walker, President, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) & Acting Chief Executive Officer, arc21 - Chartered Institute of Waste Management
    • Circular Economy
    Putting reuse at the heart of the circular economy
    Environment Networking Hub
    An opportunity to hear from Reuse Network and its partners across charity, commercial and academia o ...
    Craig Anderson
    Craig Anderson, CEO - Reuse Network
    Dr. Nasrin Asgari
    Dr. Nasrin Asgari, Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management - Anglia Ruskin University
    Simon Westgarth
    Simon Westgarth, CEO - Richmond Furniture Scheme
    Tania Laugier
    Tania Laugier, Projects Account Manager - DHL, EnviroSolutions
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Sustainability
    PAS:402 Waste Resource Management – Specification for Performance Reporting
    Environment Networking Hub
    Hear about how to achieve compliance with British Standards Institute PAS:402 through the Green Comp ...
    Paul Jennings
    Paul Jennings - Green Compass Scheme Ltd
Summit Stage

Sponsored by

suez

    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Panel discussion: The Future of Environment & Sustainability: 2024
    Summit Stage
    The year 2024 has been a turning point for the environment and sustainability. This panel discussion ...
    Bethany Cockshutt
    Bethany Cockshutt, Associate - The Carbon Trust
    Chani Courtney
    Chani Courtney, Regional Rep - Surfers Against Sewage
    David Donnelly CMIOSH CRWM
    David Donnelly CMIOSH CRWM, SHEQ Manager, Assessor, SHE trainer and consultant - Re-Gen Robotics, Practical Waste Solutions, JMD training
    Jennifer Brown
    Jennifer Brown, Associate Director, Public Services Advisory, Net Zero - Grant Thornton UK LLP
    Jonathon Porritt
    Jonathon Porritt, Writer and campaigner
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    Enabling Net Zero transition – uncovering consumer’s attitude towards re-use shops at household waste and recycling centres
    Summit Stage
    A preview session of SUEZ-commissioned research into public’s attitude towards re-use shops. In the ...
    Dr Adam Read MBE
    Dr Adam Read MBE, Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
    Sarah Ottaway
    Sarah Ottaway, Sustainability and Social Value Lead - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
    • Biodiversity
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Panel discussion: Leaders in Waste
    Summit Stage
    The waste management sector is experiencing a major transformation. Our "Leaders in Waste" panel dis ...
    Anna Willetts
    Anna Willetts, Partner - Gunner Cooke LLP
    Jenny Harrison
    Jenny Harrison, Chief Financial Officer - enfinium
    John Scanlon
    John Scanlon, Chief Executive Officer - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
    Maxine Mayhew
    Maxine Mayhew, Chief Operating Officer, Collections & Specialist Services - Biffa
    Neil Grundon
    Neil Grundon, Chairman - Grundon
    Steve Molyneux
    Steve Molyneux, Deputy Director Waste & Resources - Environment Agency
    • Professional Services
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Working Towards a Circular Economy
    Summit Stage
     
    Emma Bourne OBE
    Emma Bourne OBE, Director - Resources and Waste - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    • Decarbonisation
    Panel discussion: The environmental services AI revolution: are you on board?
    Summit Stage
    The environmental services sector is on the verge of an AI revolution! This panel discussion at the ...
    Amy Hooper
    Amy Hooper, Innovation Manager - Biffa Waste Services Ltd
    Chris Smith
    Chris Smith, Lead Consultant Resource Efficiency and Circularity - Beyondly Global Ltd
    Gaspard Duthilleul
    Gaspard Duthilleul, COO - Greyparrot
    Ziad Akl-Chedid
    Ziad Akl-Chedid - Wasterobotic
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Revolutionising Healthcare Sustainability: The Vital Role of Waste Management
    Summit Stage
    As NHS Trusts face significant resource constraints and ambitious sustainability targets, waste supp ...
    Emma Clyne
    Emma Clyne, Principal Category Manager - NHS SBS
Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
Sponsored by
juno
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Energy from Waste
    • Decarbonisation
    State of Recycling in a World of Incineration
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Waste to energy bans and carbon taxation of waste to energy have the potential to push waste back to ...
    John Pine
    John Pine, Director, Commercial Development - Juno
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    Panel discussion: The power of consumer choice in shaping sustainable businesses
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    This session looking at the power of consumer choice, will explore this growing trend within the env ...
    Geoff Mackey
    Geoff Mackey, UK Head - Plasticseurope
    Jenny Grant
    Jenny Grant, Head of Organics and Natural Capital - REA
    Nicola Buckland
    Nicola Buckland - University of Sheffield
    • Water Management
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Brownfield Development
    • Circular Economy
    • Contamination
    PFAS – what everyone needs to know regarding its environmental impact and its relationship with the regulatory regime
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    This session will explore the rise of PFAS contamination, why this is creating issues for manufactur ...
    Claire Petricca-Riding
    Claire Petricca-Riding, Partner - Irwin Mitchell
    Keith Davidson
    Keith Davidson - Irwin Mitchell
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    View from Scotland
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Zero Waste Scotland presents an exploration of policy and themes from north of the border, including ...
    Iain Gulland
    Iain Gulland, Chief Executive - Zero Waste Scotland
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Practical steps to a more circular business model
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Drawing on decades of experience, Andy will demystify the circular economy and provide simple tips o ...
    Andy Whyle
    Andy Whyle, Associate - Sustainability West Midlands
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Brownfield Development
    Panel discussion: Reimagining Infrastructure & the Built Environment for Sustainability
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Our cities, buildings, and infrastructure have a significant environmental footprint. This critical ...
    David Greenfield
    David Greenfield, Senior Vice President, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) & Vice President, Circular Economy Institute (CEI), part of CIWM Group' - Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
    Lukas Schaefer
    Lukas Schaefer, Waste and Resource Specialist - Department for Business and Trade
    Marielle Pantin
    Marielle Pantin, Associate Director - Lloyds Banking Group
    Mark Edwards
    Mark Edwards, Head of Sustainability - Gatwick Airport Ltd
    Valentijn Veurtjes
    Valentijn Veurtjes, Consultant - WSP
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    EPR, The Circular Economy and the future of Glass Recycling in the UK
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    A session delivered by Clarity Environmental
    Dr Nick Kirk
    Dr Nick Kirk, Technical Director - British Glass
    Martin Trigg-Knight
    Martin Trigg-Knight, Director of Compliance Services - Clarity Environmental
    Natalie Rea
    Natalie Rea, Chief Executive Officer - Clarity Environmental
Municipal Stage
Sponsored by
bartec
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Four technologies set to transform local authority waste collection in 2025
    Municipal Stage
    AI is just one example of technology innovations that will start to come of age within local governm ...
    Derek Jones
    Derek Jones, Product Manager - Routeware
    Phil Blythe
    Phil Blythe, Solution Manager - Routeware
    • Circular Economy
    Stop talking, start doing - reuse interventions that actually work
    Municipal Stage
    Find out how to boost reuse + save £££s. Facilitating more reuse locally is one of the fastest, easi ...
    Anna Carmichael
    Anna Carmichael - Freegle
    Cat Fletcher
    Cat Fletcher, Co-Founder - Freegle
    Cindy Gardener
    Cindy Gardener, Assistant Director (Waste and Street Cleansing) - Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
    Michael Singham
    Michael Singham, Waste Strategy Manager - Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
    Natalie Ibbott
    Natalie Ibbott, Councils & Partnerships Project Manager - Freegle
    Natasha Epstein
    Natasha Epstein, Director Waste and Street Cleansing - London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Energy from Waste
    • Decarbonisation
    Understanding costs and mitigations ahead of ETS exposure
    Municipal Stage
    How can local authorities prepare for what is the biggest challenge facing them in recent years? Thi ...
    Richard Garfield
    Richard Garfield, Technical Discipline Manager - SLR Consulting
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Powering Up Battery Compliance: Charging Ahead With Regulatory Reform
    Municipal Stage
    In a society ever more dependent on battery usage to fulfil daily requirements, but a lack of consum ...
    AJ Marsh
    AJ Marsh, Head of Batteries - Recycling Lives Services
    Catherine Horne
    Catherine Horne, Battery Scheme Manager - Recycling Lives Services
    • Professional Services
    • Waste & Recycling
    Future Proofing your Waste Management: Training the next generation of refuse collectors for free(ish)!
    Municipal Stage
    We, as are you, are aware that waste collection and management is not an easy job. Whether you’re a ...
    James Clifford
    James Clifford, CEO - HGVC
    • Net-Zero
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Net Zero Waste Collection: Serco eRCV Case Study
    Municipal Stage
    Serco supports some of the largest councils in the UK, providing a range of outsourced services. Ove ...
    George Hobbs
    George Hobbs, Data Lead - VEV
    George Roach
    George Roach, Performance & Compliance Director – Environmental Services - Serco
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    PFI waste contracts – turning expiry into opportunity
    Municipal Stage
    We are fast approaching a contract expiry ‘peak’ for private finance initiatives, including many in ...
    Jennifer Brown
    Jennifer Brown, Associate Director, Public Services Advisory, Net Zero - Grant Thornton UK LLP
Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
Sponsored by
grundon
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Panel discussion: How Can We Build a More Diverse and Inclusive Environmental Workforce?
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    This panel discussion brings together diverse experts to explore the importance of representation an ...
    Afiya Howe
    Afiya Howe, Senior HR Business Partner and business lead for inclusion - Biffa Waste Services
    Andy Harrison
    Andy Harrison, Head of Delivery & Learning - Groundwork UK
    Dr Tracey Leghorn
    Dr Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
    Manu Maunganidze
    Manu Maunganidze, Director - SOS-UK and NYCE
    Sally Hayns
    Sally Hayns, CEO - CIEEM
    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    SESSION CANCELLED: Government Green jobs plan
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    Why be Green? Promoting Green Jobs to Young People.
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    Sally Hayns
    Sally Hayns, CEO - CIEEM
    • Brownfield Development
    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    35 under 35 awards
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    Laura Fisher
    Laura Fisher - FCC Environment
    Mark Garvey
    Mark Garvey - Whitespace Work Software
    Sarah Key
    Sarah Key - WRAP
Materials & Markets Stage

Sponsored by

tusker

    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    AI-Driven Smart Sortation and Next-Gen MRF Practices
    Materials & Markets Stage
    We'll introduce fully automated smart sortation and the innovative practices shaping the next genera ...
    Niall Bolster
    Niall Bolster, Sales Manager - AMP
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    The economic and environmental benefits of bio-based and biodegradable products and materials
    Materials & Markets Stage
    As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, driven by human consumption, so does the temperature o ...
    Jen Vanderhoven
    Jen Vanderhoven, COO - BIO-BASED AND BIODEGRADABLE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    The Burning Issues Surrounding Lithium-ion Batteries in the Waste Industry
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The use of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has become increasingly prevalent in many aspects of moder ...
    Matt Humby
    Matt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant - Firechief Global
    • Professional Services
    • Land Remediation
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Brownfield Development
    Aggregates Resource Framework – meeting end of waste criteria
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The WRAP protocol for aggregates is currently being reviewed and will transition into a new Resource ...
    Chris Clarke
    Chris Clarke
    Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE
    Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE, Serial Entrepreneur, Former Managing Director at O'Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd | United Kingdom - Jacqueline O'Donovan
    Jenny Watts
    Jenny Watts - UROC / Watts Legal
    John Logan
    John Logan
    Paul Jennings
    Paul Jennings - Green Compass Scheme Ltd
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Professional Services
    • Decarbonisation
    High Risk Hazards in the Waste & Resources Industry - How to Engage the Workforce
    Materials & Markets Stage
    In this session representatives from the IOSH Environment and Waste Management Group will discuss so ...
    David Donnelly CMIOSH CRWM
    David Donnelly CMIOSH CRWM, SHEQ Manager, Assessor, SHE trainer and consultant - Re-Gen Robotics, Practical Waste Solutions, JMD training
    Hayley Goddard
    Hayley Goddard
    Liam Wood
    Liam Wood - TechIOSH
    Susannah McIntosh
    Susannah McIntosh
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Upcoming changes to UK WEEE EPR & divergencies from EU WEEE EPR
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Summary of upcoming changes to the UK’s WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system and diver ...
    Jordan Girling
    Jordan Girling, Head of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - WRAP
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    How to achieve successful recycling according to Benfleet Scrap
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Leo will talk about their plants and how they use the Eldan products, the story behind it and the co ...
    Leo Leeman
    Leo Leeman, Director at Benfleet Scrap Co Ltd - Benfleet Scrap
Packaging & EPR Stage

Sponsored by

valpak

    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Building a comms plan: a step-by-step guide to effectively communicating your sustainability credentials
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    Looking to shout about the great work you do but unsure where to start? It’s easy if you first ask y ...
    Richard Postins
    Richard Postins, Founder - Prova
    • Professional Services
    • Waste & Recycling
    Impacting Infrastructure
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    The future of the UK’s recycling solutions for packaging is in its own hands, but are we letting sli ...
    Mike Jefferson
    Mike Jefferson, Managing Director - EPRO
    Paul Sanderson
    Paul Sanderson, Chief Executive - The Recycling Association
    Steve Morgan
    Steve Morgan, Head of Policy & Infrastructure - RECOUP
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    The progress of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    The EPR policy, putting more responsibility on manufacturers for their products' lifecycle, is resha ...
    Catherine Guy
    Catherine Guy, Relationship Manager - Beyondly Global Limited
    George Atkinson
    George Atkinson, Head of Policy - Valpak
    Jordan Girling
    Jordan Girling, Head of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - WRAP
    Patrick Brighty
    Patrick Brighty, Head of Recycling Policy - Environmental Services Association
    Paul Vanston
    Paul Vanston, Chief Executive - The Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Preparing UK business for Deposit Returns
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    Reverse vending is being used across a number of countries as part of a deposit return scheme (DRS). ...
    Travis Way
    Travis Way, Managing Director - EcoVend
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Aluminium Foil – Market & Recycling Outlook
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    A discussion on aluminium foil packaging in the UK, looking at the size of the market, materials pro ...
    Dr Ann Stevenson
    Dr Ann Stevenson, Circular Economy Lead - Resource Futures
    Martin Hyde
    Martin Hyde, Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager - Alupro
    Michael Goor
    Michael Goor, Head of New Channel Sales - I2R Packaging Solutions Ltd
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    PackFlow 2023: Steering the Future of Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Policy
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    For many years, industry has referenced 'PackFlow', a comprehensive analysis of key packaging trends ...
    Zoe Goodman
    Zoe Goodman, Consultant - Valpak
Environment Networking Hub
Sponsored by
wastepack
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    Women in sustainability
    Environment Networking Hub
    This dynamic panel discussion brings together leading women in the environmental sector to share the ...
    Claire Shrewsbury
    Claire Shrewsbury, Director of Insights and Innovation - WRAP
    Fiona Campbell
    Fiona Campbell, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs - Biffa
    Francesca O'Neill
    Francesca O'Neill - Bankers4NetZero
    Gwen Frost
    Gwen Frost, Director - Resource Futures
    Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE
    Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE, Serial Entrepreneur, Former Managing Director at O'Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd | United Kingdom - Jacqueline O'Donovan
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Wastepack networking event - Where are we in the delivery of WEEE reforms?
    Environment Networking Hub
     
    Alyce Morris
    Alyce Morris, Project Manager - Wastepack Group
    Anthony Sant
    Anthony Sant, Managing Director - Swift UK Electricals
    Justin Greenaway
    Justin Greenaway, Commercial Manager - Sweeep
    Martin Trigg-Knight
    Martin Trigg-Knight, Director of Compliance Services - Clarity Environmental

 

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