Letsrecycle.com interview with Margaret Bates (PackUK)
When: 9:45AM
Where: Stand RS-F170
Fresh from chairing the “PackUK: Preparing for Change” panel, Margaret Bates will join letsrecycle.com editor Savannah Combe for an interview at the stand.
Representing the 50%: Women Leading Across Sustainability
When: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Where: Future Talent Hub – sponsored by Grundon
CIWM’s Vicki Hughes chairs this panel spotlighting the role of women across the resources and sustainability sector.
With voices from Suez, Bristol Waste, CIWM and Grundon, the discussion will look at how the sector can better support and develop female talent, while highlighting the contributions of women at every stage of their careers.
Weaving Circular Living Across Your Operations for System Transformation
When: 10:00AM – 10:45AM
Where: Summit Theatre – sponsored by Suez
Catherine David, CEO of WRAP, will draw on her experience with organisations such as The Fairtrade Foundation and Co-op to explore how circular principles can be embedded into operations.
Her session will address immediate sustainability challenges while outlining how long-term circular strategies can strengthen resilience and drive systemic change.
Letsrecycle.com interview with Stuart Hayward-Higham (Suez)
When: 10:15AM
Where: Stand RS-F170
Following his contributions to the Circular Economy Taskforce and PackUK panels, Stuart Hayward-Higham will speak with Savannah Coombe for an interview at the stand.
He will also look ahead to his appearance on the Emissions Trading Scheme: The Complete Stakeholder Perspective session later in the day.
Letsrecycle.com interview with Catherine David (WRAP)
When: 10:45AM
Where: Stand RS-F170
After delivering her talk on “Weaving Circular Living Across Your Operations for System Transformation”, Catherine David will join Savannah Coombe at the Letsrecycle stand.
Emission Trading Scheme: The Complete Stakeholder Perspective
When: 11:00AM – 11:45AM
Where: Summit Theatre – sponsored by Suez
Dan Cooke chairs this session on the UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), joined by representatives from local government, industry and policy.
Speakers from NAWDO, Ricardo, Suez and DESNZ will examine how ETS can drive innovation, flexibility and cost-effective carbon reduction, while sharing what it means for the waste and resources sector.
Circular by Design: Rethinking Products, Systems, and Impact
When: 11:30AM – 12:15PM
Where: RWM Circular Economy Theatre – sponsored by Juno
With 80% of a product’s sustainability determined at the design stage, this panel chaired by Marcus Gover asks how businesses can embed circularity from the outset.
Speakers from ECS, UKFT, CIWM and Global Waste Lab will discuss designing for disassembly, navigating manufacturing constraints, and the impact of upcoming regulations such as the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Digital Product Passports.
The session will highlight how collaboration across designers, recyclers, brands and technologists can scale change.
Letsrecycle.com interview with Vicki Hughes (WRA/CIWM)
When: 11:30AM
Where: Stand RS-F170
Following chairing the “Representing the 50%: Women Leading Across Sustainability” panel, Vicki Hughes will talk with Savannah Coombe at the Letsrecycle stand about championing diversity in the industry and her outlook on the wood sector
A Year of Talking Rubbish: Building the UK’s Number 1 Recycling Podcast
When: 11:45AM – 12:15PM
Where: Future Talent Hub – sponsored by Grundon
Podcast hosts James Piper and Robbie Staniforth bring their popular Talking Rubbish show to the stage for a live recording at ESS Expo.
Known for tackling topics ranging from recycling basics to sector innovation, the duo will deliver an entertaining and insightful session blending industry expertise with audience-friendly storytelling.
35u35: Early Careers Ambassadors
When: 12:45PM – 1:45PM
Where: Future Talent Hub – sponsored by Grundon
This session explores the impact of Early Careers Ambassadors in inspiring the next generation of resource professionals.
Speakers from Suez and Whitespace will share how outreach in schools and communities helps open up career pathways, build confidence and broaden access to opportunities.
The session will provide practical insights into setting up or expanding ambassador initiatives that make a lasting difference.
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