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RECOUP Webinar | The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain
2025-11-20 | Sherbourne Recycling 255 London Road Coventry CV3 4AR
Dive into the world of sustainable packaging and discover how we can make a difference in the recycling chain!

WEET Forum Event | Next steps for environmental protection and the planning system in England
2025-11-20 | Online
This conference will examine next steps for environmental protection in the planning system in England and Wales.
It will bring together policymakers and stakeholders to assess implications of recent legislative and regulatory changes, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, updates to the National Planning Policy Framework, as well as evolving priorities associated with both the Levelling Up Fund and Environmental Improvement Plan.

Letsrecycle.com Event | The Collection Conference 2025
2025-11-20 | Coventry

ESA Webinar | Future-Proofing Waste: Policy, Planning, and Best Practice
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
Topics covered in the webinar include: –

Biodiversity Net Gain – Nick White; Principal Advisor, Natural England –
Planning implications of simpler recycling – James Stewart Irvine, Planning Manager, Biffa –
Impacts of residential encroachment on the waste sector – Stephen Freeland, Policy Advisor ESA –
Practical steps on mitigating odour, dust or noise – Alison Cook, SLR Consulting

A year on since Biodiversity Net Gain became a mandatory requirement of the planning system we’ll learn more about how the market is developing for buying and selling biodiversity units.
The webinar will also explore the planning implications of the Government’s simpler recycling agenda as infrastructure and services are rolled out to handle an ever wider and changing composition of waste.
Residential encroachment remains a potential threat to the efficient operation of our waste facilities and we’ll hear more on the ESA’s recommendations contained within our research report. We’ll also find out about the practical steps that can be taken on mitigating potential amenity impacts such as odour, dust or noise.
With significant reforms in the offing in the Planning Bill and English devolution, this webinar is a must-attend for developers, local authorities and industry representatives, providing essential insights and best practices on waste planning.

NERF Event | North East Recycling Forum Annual Conference
2025-11-18 09:00 - 13:00
Join NERF for their Annual Conference in the Banqueting Hall at Newcastle Civic Centre, kindly sponsored by Friends of NERF, Newcastle City Council.
The event will discuss upcoming legislation, networking with the brilliant NERF network and will have a lively exhibition area made up of the NERF network.
NERF will also be celebrating theirvery first NERF Awards – celebrating the best of the North East waste and resources sector.
Applications for this years NERF Awards close on the 16th October.
We’ve got a fantastic network of organisations in the North East working in really innovative ways, driving the waste and recycling sector forward. Join us in celebrating the amazing work happening across the North East.
The four awards are as follows:

Best Reuse Initiative
Best Campaign
Best Waste Minimisation
Newcomer of the Year

For a more detailed breakdown of the awards and to download an application form, visit www.nerf.org.uk/nerf-awards
Thank you to our Friends of NERF for your continued support.

WEET Forum Online Conference | Next steps for CCUS development in the UK
2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
This conference will examine the future direction of carbon capture and storage policy in the UK – with a focus on delivery timelines, market models, and the role of CCUS in industrial decarbonisation, regional development, and long-term net zero strategy.

ESA Working Group | Waste Oils
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Exclusive Members Only Working Group focussing on Waste Oils

The Green Economy Conference & Exhibition
2025-11-13 | Swansea Building Society Arena
Returning for its fourth year, the Green Economy Conference & Exhibition brings together businesses, innovators, community leaders and policy makers to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, greener, more resilient economy for Wales.

ZWS Webinar | Food for Thought: Food waste reduction through evidence-based insights
2025-11-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Scotland is facing a food waste crisis – join ZWS as they explore the scale of this, and discover how the circular economy could be the answer.
This webinar will talk through the highlights of these reports, and how we can use them to tackle this important challenge.

ESA Working Group | Climate Change
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
MEMBER ONLY EVENT Exclusive Members Only Working Group focussing on Climate Change and Net Zero

letsrecycle.com Event | The EPR Conference
2025-11-12 | The 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 packaging 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.

The EPR scheme changes are set to transform how businesses are held accountable for the environmental impact of their packaging. With the new regulations coming into effect soon, it is crucial to understand your obligations and the steps businesses must take to comply.

Clear the PFAS path webinar
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join Matt Burns from WSP and Daryl McCloskey from EcoOnline, to understand why mapping exposure is critical for risk management and compliance.

Defra Webinar | Reprocessors and Exporters Webinar
2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Online

Loughborough Uni Event | Establishing a Recycling Innovation Centre for the MedTech Industry
2025-11-11 | Wolfson Building, Loughborough University LE11 3TU
THIS IS A FREE TO ATTEND EVENT
An Industrial ‘Open-Day’ for MedTech companies to visit ReMed laboratory facilities and to influence the shape of an ‘Innovation Centre’ for developing economically viable and environmentally sustainable recycling technologies and processes for medical devices.
Who should attend:
We are inviting decision-makers and influencers in the design, manufacturing and reprocessing of medical devices to get involved in shaping the future of circular healthcare in the UK.
Programme
Morning Session:

10:15-10:30 Arrival and refreshment
10:30-11:50 Laboratory demonstration of recycling technologies developed in the UKRI-EPSRC funded ReMed project.
Shared Consultation Session: 12:00-12:30 Presentations on progress on the Design-for-Life Roadmap (DHSC) & review of the Clinical Waste Strategy (NHS England)
12:30-13:00 Consultation on the organisation of UK innovation in medical device recycling
13:00-14:00 Lunch (consultation continued).

Afternoon Session:

11:45-12:00 Arrival and refreshment
12:00-14:10 Shared as above
14:10-15:30 Laboratory demonstration of recycling technologies developed in the UKRI-EPSRC funded ReMed project.

To reserve a place send an email to admin@remed.uk
Places are limited to 20 for each of the morning and afternoon sessions on a first-come first-served basis

Environment Analyst Event | SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2: An Overview
2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join this event on November 10 for a webinar overview of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)’s draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, which is open for its second public consultation.

letsrecycle.com Event | MRF & Markets Conference 2025
2025-11-06 | Birmingham
Over the years the MRF & Markets Conference has become the must-attend event for professionals looking to understand commodity markets, and those involved in operating, designing, and managing material recovery facilities.
The line-up of 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.
It will also 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.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

CIWM Webinar | Green Careers Week webinar: The future is circular: green jobs of the waste and resources sector
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
This dynamic panel discussion explores the growing world of green jobs within the waste and resource management sector – an area rich with opportunity but often overlooked.
What you’ll learn:

A snapshot of some of the key green jobs in resource and waste management
Insights into the opportunities and future trends
Practical advice on how to get into the sector and take your next steps
The value of training, mentoring and continuous development for your career

ESA Webinar | Unlocking Energy from Waste Heat
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join us for this free online session exploring how Energy from Waste (EfW) can play a vital role in decarbonising the UK’s heat supply.
With the Government targeting 20% of heating from heat networks by 2050, EfW sites present a major opportunity to deliver low-carbon, reliable, and cost-effective heat to homes and businesses. Although EfW facilities operate across the UK, only a small proportion currently export heat — representing a significant untapped potential for achieving net zero goals.
This webinar marks the launch of the Environmental Services Association’s (ESA) new “Guide to Energy from Waste Heat Offtake” and updated Heat Network Prospectus, created to support planners and policymakers in identifying EfW heat opportunities across the UK.
An expert panel featuring voices from Government, industry, and the heat network sector will explore the technical, commercial, and regulatory considerations of EfW heat, including developing policies such as heat network zoning that aim to unlock the full potential of this resource.
Speakers include:

Simon Woodward, UK District Energy Association (UK DEA)
Cantor Mocke, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
Nick Minnitt, enfinium – Chair: Charlotte Rule, ESA

BPF Seminar | Chemical Recycling 2025
2025-11-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Online
Join the British Plastics Federation for its sixth annual chemical recycling seminar, kindly sponsored by The Environment Exchange.
Uncover the latest challenges and opportunities facing the plastics industry and this advanced recycling method. In this half-day online event, we will dive into the latest developments and identify what needs to happen for this technology to expand. Sessions will examine legislative changes, capacity, LCA’s, funding and innovation. You will not want to miss this highly anticipated seminar!

edie webinar | Masterclass: How biomethane can benefit your business
2025-11-04 13:00 - 13:45 | Online
This webinar, sponsored by ACT Group, will explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding biomethane. It will examine how biomethane can support corporate sustainability goals; examine the evolving UK and European policy framework shaping market growth; and highlight the future trends that business leaders need to know.

ESA Working Group | SESA
2025-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House HoteL, Garfield House Hotel,, Stepps, G33 6HW
EXCLUSIVE MEETING FOR SCOTTISH MEMBERS ONLY

ESA Working Group | Biodiversity
2025-11-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP | This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Biodiversity. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Green Careers Week
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-08 | Online
From renewable energy to sustainable design, conservation to green tech there’s a world of opportunity waiting in the green sector.
GCW celebrates the people and pathways driving a cleaner, greener future 🌱
Get inspired, explore careers that make a difference, and see how you can be part of the change.

ESA Strategy Group | Health & Safety
2025-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP | This is an exclusive Board Member Only Strategy Group focussing on Health & Safety. If you are a Board Member Company and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Suez Webinar |
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join this Suez webinar to discuss how stronger data, smarter systems, and shared accountability can shape the future of emissions trading in the UK waste sector.
Speakers:

Stuart Hayward-Higham, Chief Technical Development and Innovation Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy Policy, Environment Services Association (ESA)

ESA Working Group | Energy from Waste (EfW)
2025-10-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP | This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Energy from Waste (EfW). If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Letsrecycle.com Event | Fire and Health & Safety Conference
2025-10-23 | Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, W1W 6JJ
With rising risks from lithium batteries, gas canisters, and kerbside materials, this event focuses on fire prevention, worker protection, and regulatory enforcement across the sector.

HSE Webinar | Achieving safety culture excellence in the waste and recycling sector
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Join HSE for an exclusive webinar where experts from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and publishing partner, TSO, will answer your questions on improving organisational safety culture.

Tech UK Event | Tech and Net Zero Conference 2025
2025-10-22 | London
Join Tech UK on 22 October for the fourth annual Tech and Net Zero Conference, where they’ll bring together tech firms, wider industry, civil society, and policymakers to discuss the impact of technology on the climate.

WEET Forum Event | Mental health in the workplace in England
2025-10-22 | Online
This conference will assess next steps for supporting people with mental health conditions to stay in or return to work in England.
Delegates will assess priorities for improving employment support and employer practices, and the way forward for ensuring that welfare reform, healthcare provision and workplace policies work together to promote participation and wellbeing.
