Taking place over two days this year’s inspirational programme will feature sessions on key priority areas including Marine Plastics, the Biodegradable Landfill Ban, DRS, Construction Waste, CoPLAR, Market Stability, Scottish Circular Business Innovations and Circular Economics.
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Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Ministerial Address – Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform
Hosted by – Sally Magnusson
Our expert panel will be kicking off the debates with a response to the Cabinet Secretary’s keynote address and tackling the sector’s hottest issues around single-use packaging, plastics, marine litter, and forthcoming policies including Scotland’s deposit return system.
Panellists:
- Iain Gulland, Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland
- Terry A’Hearn, Chief Executive, SEPA
- Professor David Wilson MBE, CIWM President
Opportunity for Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Choose from four interactive workshop and discuss and debate specific topics with our industry experts.*
*Delegates can choose one session to attend before lunch and a different one after lunch.
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Workshop 1: Deposit Return – Have you got the bottle, and can we do it? This workshop will focus on what the scheme will look like, and what the impacts of implementation will be. Facilitator: Professor David Wilson MBE, CIWM President |
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Workshop 2: Chinese National Sword, International Markets & Brexit – Barriers or Facilitators? This workshop will focus on how, and if these external factors will drive market developments closer to home. Facilitator: Dr Adam Read, External Affairs Director, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK TBC |
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Workshop 3: Circular Economy Opportunities in Construction The Construction and Demolition sector accounts for around 50% of all waste generated in Scotland. Find out how a circular economy approach can offer both financial and environmental benefit for Scotland. Facilitator: Stephen Good, CEO, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (invited) |
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Workshop 4: Litter and Fly-Tipping Explore the latest developments in how we monitor litter and fly-tipping. Hear good practice case studies and enjoy the opportunity to engage with Zero Waste Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful, APSE and third sector partners. Facilitator: TBC |
Opportunity for Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Choose from four interactive workshop and discuss and debate specific topics with our industry experts.*
*Delegates can choose one session to attend before lunch and a different one after lunch.
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Workshop 1: Deposit Return – Have you got the bottle, and can we do it? This workshop will focus on what the scheme will look like, and what the impacts of implementation will be. Facilitator: Professor David Wilson MBE, CIWM President |
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Workshop 2: Chinese National Sword, International Markets & Brexit – Barriers or Facilitators? This workshop will focus on how, and if these external factors will drive market developments closer to home. Facilitator: Dr Adam Read, External Affairs Director, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK TBC |
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Workshop 3: Circular Economy Opportunities in Construction The Construction and Demolition sector accounts for around 50% of all waste generated in Scotland. Find out how a circular economy approach can offer both financial and environmental benefit for Scotland. Facilitator: Stephen Good, CEO, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (invited) |
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Workshop 4: Litter and Fly-Tipping Explore the latest developments in how we monitor litter and fly-tipping. Hear good practice case studies and enjoy the opportunity to engage with Zero Waste Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful, APSE and third sector partners. Facilitator: TBC |
Opportunity for Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
In this topical session we’ll focus on the reality, response and readiness of industry to the forthcoming Biodegradable Municipal Waste Landfill Ban.
Main Speakers:
Becs Walker, Head of Materials and Sector Planning, SEPA
Colin MacBean, Head of Zero Waste, Scottish Government
Chair: Linda Ovens, CIWM Scotland Centre
Panellists:
- Stephen Cooper, Head of Direct Services, Moray Council
- David McCulloch, Operations Manager, Avondale Environmental Limited
- Stuart Hayward-Higham, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK
Stay for drinks, form vital connections and build lasting business relationships with your fellow delegates.
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Mark Shayler, Founder at Ape
Ian Schofield, Own Label & Packaging Manager, Iceland
Hosted by – Sally Magnusson
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Choose from three interactive workshop and discuss and debate specific topics with our industry experts.*
*Delegates can choose one session to attend before lunch and a different one after lunch.
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Circular Economy Scottish Business Innovations This workshop will showcase the trailblazing products and initiatives that are moving Scotland to a circular economy. Hear from the green innovators discussing the challenges and opportunities in transforming business models and modifying supply chains to reshape waste management and recycling approaches. Facilitator: TBC |
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Chasing the Circular Economy Scotland’s latest waste figures show circular economy policy is making a positive impact – but what skills are required to take us to the next stage and how do we acquire them? Facilitator: TBC |
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Zero Waste Towns Take this opportunity to find out about the Zero Waste Town movement and hear first-hand from those actively involved in engaging with communities and developing innovative approaches to reducing waste. Facilitator: TBC |
Opportunity for Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Choose from three interactive workshop and discuss and debate specific topics with our industry experts.*
*Delegates can choose one session to attend before lunch and a different one after lunch.
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Circular Economy Scottish Business Innovations This workshop will showcase the trailblazing products and initiatives that are moving Scotland to a circular economy. Hear from the green innovators discussing the challenges and opportunities in transforming business models and modifying supply chains to reshape waste management and recycling approaches. Facilitator: TBC |
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Chasing the Circular Economy Scotland’s latest waste figures show circular economy policy is making a positive impact – but what skills are required to take us to the next stage and how do we acquire them? Facilitator: TBC |
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Zero Waste Towns Take this opportunity to find out about the Zero Waste Town movement and hear first-hand from those actively involved in engaging with communities and developing innovative approaches to reducing waste. Facilitator: TBC |
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition Viewing.
Kate Raworth, Creator of Doughnut Economics (invited)
Panel will respond to ideas raised by Kate Raworth
Panellists:
TBC
Conference closes
