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RECOUP Summit | The Challenge of Future Enhancements
2026-03-04 10:00 - 15:45 UTC | Horizon Leeds 3rd Floor 2 Kendall Street Leeds LS10 1JR
The Summit will focus on new developments in materials and technology that will help to drive improvements in the plastics recycling and resource efficiency value chain.
With collaboration being a key factor to success we feel that it is also important to acknowledge the challenges faced when putting these developments into action, discussing how we can work together to overcome these challenges and drive improvements together.
The RECOUP Summit will consist of focused breakout rooms in the morning followed by lunch and networking in the afternoon.

Energy from Waste 2026
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-05 | Convene Conference Centre 133 Houndsditch London EC3A 7DB
The Energy from Waste Conference 2026 once again brings together an exceptional line-up of the industry’s best speakers, with technical experts, international leaders, and innovative developers providing an unmissable two days of the latest information.
Benefit from a packed two-day programme: explore the critical issues that will impact on your organisation, take part in in-depth discussion sessions and gain greater understanding of emerging trends and directions.
Gain real value from the plentiful networking times with top global suppliers and fellow industry leaders.

ADBA Scottish Conference 2026
2026-03-04 | Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
The conference will ensure the sector is placed at the heart of the discussion about what Scotland needs to do to meet its still-ambitious climate targets and in alignment with the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan.
As the political conversation in Scotland focuses heavily on making good on the Just Transition, the conference will also make sure that it is clear that the AD sector is already generating jobs, creating new revenue streams and cutting costs for Scottish businesses while helping the government to de-fossilise Scotland’s economy.

DESNZ Webinar | Heat Network Technical Standards Consultation Webinar 4: Existing Networks
2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Online

Futurebuild
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-05 | ExCel, London
Taking place 3–5 March 2026 at Excel London, the 21st edition of the UK’s most impactful built environment event unites thousands of specifiers, decision-makers, and innovators.
Across three days, you’ll experience ground-breaking innovation, world-class knowledge, and networking opportunities from thought-leading conference sessions and CPD-accredited seminars to cutting-edge exhibits and live demonstrations.

DESNZ Event | The East Coast Cluster Teesside Selection Process event registration
2026-03-02 10:00 - 2026-03-03 12:00 | TBA
DESNZ invites organisations to register their interest in a March 2026 engagement session introducing the ECC Teesside Selection Process.

DESNZ is hosting a launch engagement session on w/c 02nd March 2026 to introduce the ECC Teesside Selection Process for carbon capture projects. Published alongside the ECC Teesside guidance on 05 February 2026, this engagement invites organisations to register their interest in attending.
Once organisations have registered their interest, DESNZ will share further details about the session — including timings, joining instructions, and confirmation of whether the event will be held virtually or face‑to‑face.
Participants will also be able to submit questions in advance through a dedicated Microsoft Forms link, enabling DESNZ to tailor the session and address priority areas for industry.
By registering their interest, organisations will receive all relevant updates and supporting information. This engagement session is intended to help prospective applicants understand the requirements of the ECC Teesside Selection Process and prepare effectively as the process opens
Submit Questions in Advance
To help us focus on areas of greatest interest, please submit questions or discussion points in advance using the Microsoft Forms link.

Be Waste Wise Webinar | Circular Economy: Reality or Dream?
2026-02-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join Be Waste Wise to share your thoughts, have your questions addressed, and let us assess the progress made and the progress we expect to make in 2026. Which materials are most conducive to circular systems, and what must key stakeholders do to advance them?

DESNZ Webinar | Government response to Heat Network Zoning Consultation: Delivering Heat Network Zones - Developer Appointment
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
This webinar will provide information about the practical delivery of Heat Network Zones. It will cover zone delivery areas, delivery models, the competed process to assess zone developers, consenting processes, , the regulatory conditions attached to consents, and building connection.
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
This webinar will be particularly relevant for heat network developers, heat sources, utilities, supply chain and local authorities.
The session will be recorded for anyone unable to attend live.
We encourage you to review the Government Response Summary ahead of the webinar: Proposals for heat network zoning 2023 – GOV.UK

ESA Working Group | Energy from Waste (EfW)
2026-02-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Energy from Waste.
If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Charlotte Rule

ESA Working Group | Health and Safety
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Health and Safety. I
f you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Stephen Freeland

DESNZ Webinar | Heat Network Technical Standards Consultation Webinar 3: Pre-Operational Networks
2026-02-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Online

UKERC Webinar | Measuring Public Perceptions of the Green Transition
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join UKERC for the first webinar of the SoGreen Project, a collaborative initiative focused on understanding and supporting the green transition across Europe.
This session brings together leading experts and stakeholders to share insights on project goals, work packages, and the broader landscape of sustainability.

Biffa Webinar | Two Years of Biodiversity Net Gain: Policy, Practice, and Progress
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This webinar will analyse the first two years of BNG legislation and delivery as well as covering the legal aspects, biodiversity uplift through land restoration and explaining how BNG works in practice.

AMCS Webinar | Optimising Roll‑Off and Skip Planning for Smarter Logistics
2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
This webinar introduces next‑generation automation purpose built for the fast and dynamic world of large container logistics.

Join AMCSA to explore how agile, automated planning can transform Roll-Off and Skip container operations and drive measurable performance gains. Speakers to be announced

CIWM Technical Webinar | Flexible Plastics and Films, considering what’s next
2026-02-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
Supporting the progression of resource optimising policies like Simpler Recycling and DRS is key to the progress of the sector, but how do these policies’ requirements impact current operating infrastructures?
What are the challenges, and how can we anticipate what’s coming next to allow for infrastructure that can operate and support effective, high-capacity material sorting and recovery?

DESNZ Webinar | Government response to Heat Network Zoning Consultation: Heat Network Zones in Practice - Connections, Heat Sources and Existing Heat Networks
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
This webinar will cover key elements of Heat Network Zoning policy, including the types of buildings that will be required to connect, options for voluntary connections, requirements for heat sources, and how zoning will interact with existing heat networks. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
This webinar will be particularly relevant for consumers, heat suppliers, and the supply chain involved in the planning and delivery of heat networks.
The session will be recorded for anyone unable to attend live.
We encourage you to review the Government Response Summary ahead of the webinar: Proposals for heat network zoning 2023 – GOV.UK

GreyParrot Webinar | Running a profitable MRF in 2026: What AI really changes – and what it doesn't
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Learn how global plant managers, analysts and technical leads are using AI to boost recovery profits this year.

Be Waste Wise Webinar | Carbon Pricing & Waste Management: Aligning Climate Action with Social Equity
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This session will explore how carbon pricing can be applied to waste management in ways that cut emissions effectively while shielding citizens from undue costs.

NERF Meeting
2026-02-12 09:30 - 13:30 | Bede Tower, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EA
The meeting will hear from the Environment Agency and will get updates on what is to be expected throughout 2026, as well as from two NERF Award winners, and innovation from Earthshot Prize shortlisted Chesnut Bio.
View the agenda here.

WEET Forum Event | Next steps for biodiversity, conservation and restoration in England
2026-02-12 | Online
This conference will examine next steps for biodiversity, conservation and restoration in England, with a focus on implications of developments in planning, regulation and land use policy for nature recovery in both the near and longer-term.
It will be an opportunity to examine the UK National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and recently published Environmental Improvement Plan, as well as the forthcoming Land Use Framework and 30by30 Delivery Strategy, including implications for the future direction of policy and approaches to delivery.

DESNZ Webinar | Government response to Heat Network Zoning Consultation: Defining Heat Network Zones - Roles and Identifying Zones
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
This session will outline how heat network zones will take shape. It will explore the roles of zoning bodies, how zones are identified and how zone boundaries are refined and designated. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
This webinar will be particularly relevant for local authorities, heat network developers, consumers and heat sources.
The session will be recorded for anyone unable to attend live.
We encourage you to review the Government Response Summary ahead of the webinar, published here: Proposals for heat network zoning 2023 – GOV.UK

Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-12 | NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Packaging Innovations & Empack – co-located with Contract Pack & Fulfilment, brings together the full packaging journey, from concept and design through to manufacturing, packing, and delivery.
Across three connected events, the show unites packaging designers, technologists, manufacturers, operations leads, and brand owners who are shaping what’s next for packaging in the UK and beyond.

DESNZ Webinar | Heat Network Technical Standards Consultation Webinar 2: New Build Networks
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online

Westminster Business Forum Webinar | Next steps for public procurement in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
2026-02-09 | Online
This conference will focus on the future of public procurement in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It will bring stakeholders and policymakers together to consider how proposals might be taken forward in areas such as supporting market development, classifying certain goods and services as critical for national security, and strengthening social value expectations in major contracts.

Letsrecycle.com Event | Communications Conference
2026-02-05 | Cavendish Conference Centre, London
Back for another exciting year, the Communications Conference returns this February with a renewed focus on innovation and impact.
This event brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore how effective communication can transform engagement, strengthen community connections and drive positive change across the waste and recycling sector.
Whether you’re looking to refine your approach, learn from real-world examples, or connect with peers shaping the future of environmental communications, this is the event you won’t want to miss.
ESA Members receive a 10% discount on all booking for this letsrecycle.com events. Please contact Toni Lockhart – t-lockhart@esauk.org – for more information

DESNZ Webinar | Government Response to the Heat Network Zoning Consultation: Introduction
2026-02-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
This webinar will provide an introduction to the government’s response to the consultation, including key feedback and decisions taken and information about future webinars.
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
This webinar will be particularly relevant for local authorities, heat network developers, consumers and heat sources.
The session will be recorded for anyone unable to attend live.
We encourage you to review the Government Response Summary ahead of the webinar, published here: Proposals for heat network zoning 2023 – GOV.UK

DESNZ Webinar | Heat Network Technical Standards Consultation Webinar 1: Overview and Governance
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Online

Westminster Social Policy Forum Event | Next steps for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project delivery
2026-02-02 | Online
This conference will examine next steps for the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime, its alignment with the Government’s wider planning and growth agenda, and key issues for balancing speed of delivery with due scrutiny as NSIPs develop their role as growth enablers.

SUEZ Webinar | A new year of hopes and fears in the UK waste industry
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join SUEZ’s panel of industry experts, chaired by Dr Adam Read, as they share insights on what’s ahead – exploring key trends, potential risks, and practical strategies – to help you navigate the evolving landscape with confidence.

ESA Working Group | Waste Oil
2026-01-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Waste Oil.
If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Sam Corp
