Programme
WEEE & Batteries | Organics | Paper, Plastics & Materials | Recycling Stars
WEEE & Batteries Seminar
- 10th June 2009
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This seminar will examine how the UK is currently implementing its regulations for WEEE and Batteries recycling. With the WEEE system having been introduced in 2007 but currently under review at both a national and EU level, and the introduction of the Batteries regulation still ongoing, there are big question marks over what the future will hold for everyone involved in the systems. Those potentially affected include anyone from producers of electrical equipment and batteries through to the companies using materials recovered from WEEE and waste batteries.
With revised regulations for the UK WEEE system and the final piece of the Batteries Regulations both set to be implemented in 2010, both sectors face uncertainty. This has only been added to by the dramatic fall in prices for commodities such as metals and plastic.
This seminar will discuss how best to deal with these challenges while also building on the initial success of the WEEE Regulations in meeting EU targets. Speakers will discuss what the future may hold for everyone involved in these fast-changing systems.
Content will be of interest to manufacturers of electrical equipment and batteries, retailers, councils, waste management companies, producer compliance schemes, treatment facility operators and reprocessors.
Take part in the WEEE & Batteries Survey 2009 - your feedback will be discussed in the seminar.
Organics Seminar -
10th June 2009
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Speakers at the Organics seminar will give an invaluable insight into how the sector is going to develop over the next few years. In particular, the focus will be on discussing newer technologies, such as AD and different waste streams, in order to assess how such developments will affect the sector.
The content of this seminar will be of particular interest to waste companies and composters in order to gain information on how to drive these business areas forward. Councils will also be interested in learning about the variety of organic waste treatments now available and how this can impact on collection services.
Food waste is a hot topic in the news at the moment, following WRAP's discussion about figures relating to separate food waste collection trials. Large companies have also announced plans to develop and build AD facilities. So the key issue is how this new technology will fit into - and affect - the organics sector.
Paper, Plastics & Materials Seminar - 11th June 2009
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When the recycling market collapsed in November, the paper and plastics sectors were two of the hardest hit. As a result, the next year or so will be vital in terms of recovery for the industry - to establish what lessons have been learned and how necessary changes can be made moving forward.
In addition to this, recent press coverage has presented problems for the recycling industry, thus highlighting the importance of maintaining public confidence in waste collection services.
‘Paper, Plastics & Materials’ is a must-attend seminar for anyone interested in staying up-to-date on current industry thinking and trends. It will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to gain vital insider information to help their business or local authority survive the current economic climate.
This event will also be of interest to small businesses and anyone looking to buy or sell material - councils and waste management or recycling companies.
Recycling Stars Seminar -
11th June 2009
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The impact that businesses have on the environment has become an increasingly relevant and important topic to address. The Recycling Stars seminar is specifically aimed at commercial businesses and will discuss the various recycling and waste issues that the sector faces.
The content of this seminar will be of interest to organisations addressing such concerns and looking to reduce their environmental impact and increase their recycling and waste initiatives.
