Day 2

Wednesday, 10th February 2010

9:00

Chair’s opening remarks

Paul Sanderson

Editor

MRW

9:10

KEYNOTE ADDRES: The role of resource efficiency in securing a more sustainable future

What message should the waste management sector be giving to other sectors and society?
Drivers and barriers for local authorities in mitigating climate change
Changing behaviours and attitudes to waste
Assessing how the economic downturn has impacted on progress on climate change mitigation in the waste sector

Liz Parkes

Head of Waste & Resources Management

Environment Agency

9:30

The benefits and challenges of a resource efficiency economy

What is resource efficiency and why is it important?
What might a resource efficiency economy look like?
What are the benefits and challenges of improving resource efficiency?
How are businesses, the recycling sector and government improving resource efficiency? What more do we need to do and how can WRAP help?

Dr Liz Goodwin

CEO

WRAP

Commodities and Waste Markets

9:55

Global markets – overcoming the uncertainty of current recessionary times

Political economic and social drivers for world recycling markets
How is the recession impacting on waste targets and performance?
Predictions for price fluctuations in commodity world market prices over the next year
How robust is the waste materials market likely to be in the future and how certain can we be of its success?

Dr Marcus Gover

Director - Market Development

WRAP

10:20

Question and answer session

10:30

Morning refreshments

11:00 - STREAM SESSIONS

11:00

Zero Waste

Theory into practice: Is zero waste really possible?

Building a zero waste city – tips and tools for meeting zero waste targets
Optimising current recycling and composting services with the development of new treatment facilities
Encouraging waste minimisation and prevention

Daniel Silverstone

Chief Executive

London Remade

11:00

Retail and the big brand

Maximising resource efficiency in retail

Producer responsibility: how far does this go and what more can be done?
Overcoming challenges and implementing successful initiatives
Supermarkets as market role models?

Bob Gordon

Environment Policy Executive

British Retail Consortium

11:30 - STREAM SESSIONS

11:30

New ways to minimise construction waste

Reducing waste throughout the design process
Foundation construction options to reduce surplus landfill waste
Measuring performance when it comes to reducing waste on site
Quick wins when it comes to cutting construction waste

Dr Mike Watson

Head of Construction

WRAP

11:30

An update on the Batteries and WEEE directive: post-legislation implementation

Understanding WEEE legislation and what has been achieved so far
Collection of WEEE – best practice and guidance
Where to next with WEEE? What are the latest technologies

Nigel Harvey

Chief Executive

Recolight

Updating on the latest changes in Battery Regulations

How are the new Battery Regulations affecting retailers?
What is the impact on producers and Local Authorities?
How are the compliance schemes working?
What are the key issues and concerns with the new regulations at present?

Michael Green

Managing Director

G&P Batteries Ltd

11:30

Case study: Brent Borough Council - working towards a zero waste authority

Compulsory recycling schemes: the pros and cons
How householders are being encouraged to recycle more
Reducing commercial waste in the borough

Chris Whyte

Head of Environmental Management

Brent Borough Council

11:50

Retail Panel

12:00

Q&A Session

12:10

Speed Networking Session – Bring your business cards!

All attendees are invited to join this speed networking session.

This is your opportunity to meet like-minded professionals from the waste management and recycling industry, make new contacts, discuss the key issues currently facing your organisation and identify future partnerships.

12:20

Networking Lunch

13:20

RWM Waste Minimisation Challenge

Working as a team you will spend the day as the management team of a fictional Local Authority or District Council. Using the information provided you will have to demonstrate how your team have improved waste services within your authority or council, increased the amount of waste which is diverted from landfill effectively whilst keeping control of budgets and spending.

You will have to work with other teams to achieve your goals. Our expert assessors will be on hand throughout the day to monitor your performance and provide feedback.

Challenge will be led by:

Professor Paul Phillips

Professor of Environmental and Waste Management

University of Northampton