SLR Event | A holistic approach to climate and nature-related reporting
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
This webinar will explain why and how companies can tackle both climate and nature-related reporting in an integrated way.

Environment Analyst Event | Zero Waste or Circular Economy: Which Will Lead Us to a Greener Future?
2024-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
In this UK Sustainability Delivery Group Expert Talk, speakers from Ramboll will explore the fundamentals of Zero Waste and Circular Economy, highlighting their key differences and international adoption.

ESA Working Group | Social Value
2024-10-28 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
ESA exclusive Members only Social Value Working Group

be waste wise Event | Pricing Transparency in the Recycled Plastics Supply Chain
2024-10-29 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Online
This webinar will discuss the need for transparency in the pricing of recycled plastics and aims to help participants understand the benefits, challenges, and steps that can be taken to improve pricing transparency.

edie Webinar | Demystifying the business case for carbon credits
2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
This webinar will provide a timely update to the latest developments emerging from the voluntary carbon markets and unpacks how carbon credits can be utilised as a valuable tool to unlock climate finance and bolster corporate decarbonisation targets.

Environment Analyst Event | Nature: the missing piece of the Net Zero puzzle
2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
Join this UK Sustainability Delivery Group Expert Talk to hear all about this approach to Net Zero, case studies of this approach in practice and how you can apply this to your projects. Do read the thought piece here.

Chatham House Event | The next steps for global climate action after the Paris Agreement
2024-10-29 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Todd Stern and other experts discuss why the landmark agreement still matters and how the governments ramp up the fight against climate change.

This event is to be hosted Online and at Chatham House

ESA Working Group | SESA (Scottish ESA)
2024-10-31 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
ESA exclusive Members only SESA Working Group

ESA Strategy Group | Health & Safety
2024-11-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-26 09:00 - 10:30 UTC
ESA exclusive Board Members only H&S Strategy Group
The Strategy Group develops the high level policy work and H&S work plan for the association

ESA Working Group | Biodiversity
2024-11-04 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
ESA exclusive Members only Biodiversity Working Group

ESA Webinar | Waste Planning: The Nuts and Bolts
2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
ESA is delighted to have teamed up with letsrecycle.com to bring to you our waste planning webinar. Join us for this free event and hear from a number of different perspectives of the waste planning process.

MRF & Markets Conference
2024-11-07 | NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Expert speakers will shed light on the future of MRF site design, with a focus on the advances in robotics, artificial intelligence and sorting technologies to enhance quality and efficiency. Explore trends in recycling markets and their influence on MRF operations, in addition to detailed case studies on best practice, challenges and solutions, and the direction of the sector as a whole.

ESA Strategy Group | Communications
2024-11-12 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
ESA exclusive Board Members’ only Communications Strategy Group.
This group is only open to ESA Board Member companies, as the aim of the group is to help develop the key strategic communications policies for the Association.
Minutes are available in the Members Area

Fire Prevention and Control Conference 2024
2024-11-13 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Birmingham
High profile fire incidents have affected waste sites both large and small, damaging businesses dealing with a wide range of recyclable materials up and down the UK and causing distress for nearby residents. The full day programme will see input from the regulators, the WISH Forum and insurance as well as practical fire prevention case studies from operators.

Resourcing Scotland 2024
2024-11-14 | Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
This is a new event for the waste and recycling industry, organised jointly by ESA/SESA, CIWM (Scotland), RMAS, REA and the Local Authority Waste Managers and Officers Network.
Taking place on Thursday 14th November at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, the overarching theme for the conference is Operationalising Policy, focusing on the key topical issues for the industry with participation by sector experts.

Letrecycle.com Event | The EPR Conference
2024-11-14 | IET: Savoy Place, London
This event is specifically designed to provide you with the latest insights, expert guidance, and practical strategies to navigate the new EPR regulations that will impact producers across the UK.
Key themes:

Overview and Understanding of EPR Policy and System: Understanding the regulatory framework, the roles of various stakeholders, and the anticipated changes to legislation.
Compliance, Costs, and Enforcement: The complexities surrounding compliance with the EPR system, potential costs, and data management challenges.
Diverse Perspectives on EPR Implementation: Insights from waste management, compliance experts, producers, and local authorities.
Material-Specific Focus and Challenges: Examining specific material streams and the unique challenges and opportunities they present within the EPR framework.
Case Studies and International Comparisons: Lessons learnt and the approaches being taken by producers in preparation for EPR.

Health & Safety Conference 2024
2024-11-14 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Birmingham
The 2024 Health & Safety Conference, run by letsrecycle.com, will offer delegates an opportunity to hear about the latest work taking place to improve the health and safety culture within the waste and recycling sector.

ESA Working Group | Waste Oils
2024-11-14 10:30 - 12:30 UTC
ESA exclusive Members only Waste Oils Working Group

SLR Event | UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)
2024-11-14 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online
This webinar will provide an overview of the UK Emission Trading Scheme (UK ETS) including:

How a site meets the qualifying criteria.
What the obligations are if you do qualify.
How to meet compliance.
The potential financial impacts of participation.
What the UK Government has said in relation to the future of the scheme.

BPF Event | Plastics and AI
2024-11-14 13:15 - 16:30 UTC | Online
The BPF’s popular Plastics and AI event returns this year, bringing you the latest developments within artificial intelligence for plastics manufacturers and the wider plastics industry.
Join the BPF at this online half day seminar to discover how AI is changing the plastics industry now and the impact it will have in the future.

WEET Forum Event | Waste in England: next steps for DRS and EPR
2024-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
This conference will discuss the transition to a circular economy for plastic waste in England, with a focus on next steps for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Collection Conference 2024
2024-11-21 | Coventry
Aimed at anybody involved in municipal waste collection, this conference addresses the big issues facing the sector; including consistency challenges post-consultation release. Significant developments in policy and the trends dictating the future will feature prominently on the agenda.

CIWM Event | Carbon Capture - A Pathway to Reaching Net Zero
2024-11-21 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
This open meeting focuses on the area of Carbon Capture as a pathway for the UK to reach Net Zero. It will highlight progression of the North London Waste Authority’s journey towards implementing carbon capture from technology choice, planning & permitting, and financial considerations.
The open meeting will also provide a case study from Ricardo on the capture of carbon from biomass and showcase Cory’s approach to tackling the challenge of non-pipeline transport of carbon as part of their implementing their carbon capture solution.

edie Online Event | Time to deliver: The Net-Zero Carbon Action Sessions
2024-11-22 13:00 - 16:45 UTC | Online
Back by popular demand, edie’s Net-Zero Carbon Action Sessions offer up an afternoon of live, interactive webinar presentations and discussions – all dedicated to giving businesses the tools and insights to accelerate progress on net-zero targets in ways that are transparent and aligned with the latest standards.

IPT Event | Renewable Energy & Biodiversity: Striking a Balance for Sustainable Development
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:15 UTC | Westminster Hall
The UK is undertaking a rapid transition to renewable energy with targets of transitioning to an electricity system with 100% zero-carbon generation by 2035.
However, the expanding land use requirements for renewable energy sources present a potential conflict with local ecosystems. Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest threats facing human and planetary health, and according to Natural England, the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.
This event will:

Consider how the green energy transition can address both climate change and biodiversity loss.
Examine what planning safeguards and impact assessments are needed to protect local ecosystems.
Discuss how research and development can accelerate the action needed to protect nature.

SLR Event | A technical approach to the decarbonisation challenge
2024-11-26 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online
Join SLR in their upcoming webinar where they will explore the key steps to consider within a decarbonisation strategy, with a focus on:

Optimisation
Energy efficiency
Fuel switching
Renewables

As well as gain insights into how these can be integrated to form part of an effective Net Zero plan.

National Recycling Awards
2024-11-26 18:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | The Hilton Metropole, London, 225 Edgware Road, London, W2 1JU, United Kingdom
Elevate your profile and gain the recognition you deserve within the waste, recycling, and reuse industry by entering the prestigious MRW National Recycling Awards 2024. This exceptional event offers you the ideal platform to showcase your accomplishments and establish your position as a leader in your field – not only within the industry but also in the broader economy.

London Climate Technology Show
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-28 | ExCel, London
Helping accelerate the global net zero economy transition, the London Climate Technology Show is where stakeholders from across the world assemble to experience two days of high value content and unparalleled business opportunities.

SUEZ Event | Reflections on COP16 - what’s next for global biodiversity?
2024-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
This exclusive webinar will take a deep dive into the outcomes of COP16, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for local authorities, industries, and commercial organisations.
