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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.

Summit Stage

Sponsored by

suez

    • Water Management
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Biodiversity
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Summit Stage
    In this session, Dr Adam Read MBE, a long-term advocate for green skills planning, will explore what ...
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Biodiversity
    Summit Stage
    Mike Gunton, Creative Director of the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, has more than four decades o ...
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Summit Stage
    Finding hard to deal with all the current uncertainty? Not sure what’s going to happen next? At the ...
    • Professional Services
    • Waste & Recycling
    Summit Stage
    Following on from the Environment Agency's presentation at RWM 2023 in Local Authority lounge discus ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Biodiversity
    • Decarbonisation
    Summit Stage
    Step into the world of one of the UK's most dynamic and influential environmentalists. Join us at ES ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Biodiversity
    Summit Stage
    This panel discussion at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo tackles Biodiversity Net Gain ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Brownfield Development
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Energy from Waste
    • Water Management
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Summit Stage
     
Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
Sponsored by
juno
    • Energy from Waste
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    With recycling rates stagnated, what steps can be taken to drive up all the recycling rates in all o ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    This panel discussion at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo brings together sustainabilit ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Nick Stillwell is renowned for his innovative approach to recycling, particularly in developing mach ...
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    The ever-evolving sustainability landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Social value has been an integral part of Recycling Lives Services for over 15 years. This presentat ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    As the demand for sustainable packaging grows, the use of post-consumer resin (PCR) high-density pol ...
    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Ethical sourcing and responsible procurement are no longer optional in today's world. Our "Responsib ...
Municipal Stage
Sponsored by
bartec
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Decarbonisation
    Municipal Stage
    AI is revolutionising various aspects of our lives and our session will showcase how we have reimagi ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Municipal Stage
    Trailblazers – Tim Hobbs will be introducing the local authority innovators who have had big results ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Decarbonisation
    Municipal Stage
    This session will look into how everyone within all sectors of Logistics and especially the Waste in ...
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Municipal Stage
    Food waste is a major environmental and economic issue. This Expo session tackles it head-on, empowe ...
    • Professional Services
    • Contamination
    • Waste & Recycling
    Municipal Stage
    In this session representatives from FCC/Site Zone will talk about the risks associated with refuse ...
    • Biodiversity
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Professional Services
    • Brownfield Development
    • Decarbonisation
    Municipal Stage
    In urbanised environments of today, greening solutions are needed to maintain air quality, citizen w ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Municipal Stage
    The presentation will focus on: 1) How Wales became third in the world on household waste recycling; ...
Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
Sponsored by
grundon
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    The environment sector needs passionate professionals to tackle critical challenges. This session ex ...
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    This session will launch the findings of a joint Groundwork and Environmental Services & Solutions E ...
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    • Biodiversity
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Professional Services
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    This interactive session dives into attracting and developing talent for the environmental sector. T ...
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Professional Services
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    Are you the sustainbaility lead in your organsiation? Or working to engage clients in sustainability ...
Materials & Markets Stage

Sponsored by

tusker

    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Materials & Markets Stage
    This session will investigate current market conditions for the trade of recycled materials. It will ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The panel will explore how government policies could impact the future of the UK waste wood sector a ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Circular Economy
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Discover how AI is helping the UK's largest recovery facilities adapt to stricter regulation in our ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Throughout the past two years, the British Metals Recycling Association has been implementing tools ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The SGM X-Ray Fluorescence Back Scattering sorter (XRF-BS) allows the customers to process the alumi ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Materials & Markets Stage
    This session will provide an overview of the UK Plastic recycling industry now and the challenges an ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Join us at RWM for a captivating session on “Sustainability with Spark Detection and Moisture Measur ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Fire hazards in waste recycling facilities pose significant safety and environmental threats due to ...
Packaging & EPR Stage

Sponsored by

valpak

    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    What’s going on in Europe and how do we expect this to affect UK, product passports, textiles data a ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    This lively debate features representatives from both brands and recyclers, exploring the shared cha ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    In this panel discussion, our expert speakers will explore how Chemical Recycling technologies break ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    What have we learnt from pEPR? And how can our experience help to shape future EPR schemes? As we he ...
    • Circular Economy
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    Why do businesses need to start thinking now about reuse/refill systems? How will we scale up and ac ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    The plastic packaging landscape is evolving apace, with significant developments in policy and legis ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    This panel discussion, chaired by Robyn Macpherson from the University of Birmingham, and drawing on ...
Environment Networking Hub
Sponsored by
wastepack
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Environment Networking Hub
    A networking session for REA members to hear the latest Organics updates.
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Environment Networking Hub
     
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Environment Networking Hub
    CIWM is excited to host an exclusive lunch (by invitation only) for Fellow members to connect, netwo ...
    • Circular Economy
    Environment Networking Hub
    An opportunity to hear from Reuse Network and its partners across charity, commercial and academia o ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Sustainability
    Environment Networking Hub
    Hear about how to achieve compliance with British Standards Institute PAS:402 through the Green Comp ...
Summit Stage

Sponsored by

suez

    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Summit Stage
    The year 2024 has been a turning point for the environment and sustainability. This panel discussion ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    Summit Stage
    A preview session of SUEZ-commissioned research into public’s attitude towards re-use shops. In the ...
    • Biodiversity
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Summit Stage
    The waste management sector is experiencing a major transformation. Our "Leaders in Waste" panel dis ...
    • Professional Services
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Summit Stage
     
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    • Decarbonisation
    Summit Stage
    The environmental services sector is on the verge of an AI revolution! This panel discussion at the ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Summit Stage
    As NHS Trusts face significant resource constraints and ambitious sustainability targets, waste supp ...
Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
Sponsored by
juno
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Energy from Waste
    • Decarbonisation
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Waste to energy bans and carbon taxation of waste to energy have the potential to push waste back to ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    This session looking at the power of consumer choice, will explore this growing trend within the env ...
    • Water Management
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Brownfield Development
    • Circular Economy
    • Contamination
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    This session will explore the rise of PFAS contamination, why this is creating issues for manufactur ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Zero Waste Scotland presents an exploration of policy and themes from north of the border, including ...
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Drawing on decades of experience, Andy will demystify the circular economy and provide simple tips o ...
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Brownfield Development
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    Our cities, buildings, and infrastructure have a significant environmental footprint. This critical ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Sustainability Stage
    A session delivered by Clarity Environmental
Municipal Stage
Sponsored by
bartec
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Municipal Stage
    AI is just one example of technology innovations that will start to come of age within local governm ...
    • Circular Economy
    Municipal Stage
    Find out how to boost reuse + save £££s. Facilitating more reuse locally is one of the fastest, easi ...
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Energy from Waste
    • Decarbonisation
    Municipal Stage
    How can local authorities prepare for what is the biggest challenge facing them in recent years? Thi ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Municipal Stage
    In a society ever more dependent on battery usage to fulfil daily requirements, but a lack of consum ...
    • Professional Services
    • Waste & Recycling
    Municipal Stage
    We, as are you, are aware that waste collection and management is not an easy job. Whether you’re a ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Decarbonisation
    Municipal Stage
    Serco supports some of the largest councils in the UK, providing a range of outsourced services. Ove ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Municipal Stage
    We are fast approaching a contract expiry ‘peak’ for private finance initiatives, including many in ...
Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
Sponsored by
grundon
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
    This panel discussion brings together diverse experts to explore the importance of representation an ...
    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
    • Brownfield Development
    • Professional Services
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Green Skills & Future Talent Stage
     
Materials & Markets Stage

Sponsored by

tusker

    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    We'll introduce fully automated smart sortation and the innovative practices shaping the next genera ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, driven by human consumption, so does the temperature o ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The use of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has become increasingly prevalent in many aspects of moder ...
    • Professional Services
    • Land Remediation
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Brownfield Development
    Materials & Markets Stage
    The WRAP protocol for aggregates is currently being reviewed and will transition into a new Resource ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Professional Services
    • Decarbonisation
    Materials & Markets Stage
    In this session representatives from the IOSH Environment and Waste Management Group will discuss so ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Summary of upcoming changes to the UK’s WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system and diver ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Tech & AI
    Materials & Markets Stage
    Leo will talk about their plants and how they use the Eldan products, the story behind it and the co ...
Packaging & EPR Stage

Sponsored by

valpak

    • Net-Zero
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    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 ...
    • Professional Services
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    The future of the UK’s recycling solutions for packaging is in its own hands, but are we letting sli ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    The EPR policy, putting more responsibility on manufacturers for their products' lifecycle, is resha ...
    • Sustainability
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    Reverse vending is being used across a number of countries as part of a deposit return scheme (DRS). ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    A discussion on aluminium foil packaging in the UK, looking at the size of the market, materials pro ...
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    Packaging & EPR Stage
    For many years, industry has referenced 'PackFlow', a comprehensive analysis of key packaging trends ...

 

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Explore a wide range of areas at our exhibition, all focused on supporting sustainable ways of managing waste, recycling, and innovating for the environment.

Discover new and effective strategies in the Waste, Recycling, and Disposal Innovations sector. This section is all about cutting down on waste, using eco-friendly disposal techniques, and improving recycling technology. You'll also get the chance to meet and talk with industry experts about building a more sustainable future.

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The waste, recycling, and disposal innovations at our exhibition. Explore waste reduction, eco-friendly disposal, and sustainable recycling technologies while networking with industry experts for a greener future.

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The exhibition's waste collection, transport, and street cleaning sector, showcasing advanced equipment, smart solutions, and eco-conscious practices for efficient urban cleanliness and sustainable waste management.

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Explore consulting and professional services tailored to waste and recycling - connect with expert advisors who offer strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and best practices to optimise sustainable waste management.

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Delve into the plant, machinery, and equipment zone at the exhibition, highlighting cutting-edge technology, innovative systems, and sustainable solutions to revolutionise industry operations and drive environmental progress.

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Net-Zero

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Biodiversity takes centre stage at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo this September as a vital component for a sustainable future.

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Hear updates from the UK Government on regulation, pioneering new case studies on reuse, communication techniques to prevent waste, new technologies and much, much more.

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