In recent years household recycling rates have ‘plateaued’ at around 42% to 44%. To address this, the UK Government has repealed the EU-derived waste collection requirements and introduced improved and simplified requirements through the Environment Act 2021.
Therefore, under the new requirements:
- All local authorities in England must collect the same recyclable waste streams for recycling or composting from households. The recyclable waste streams include paper and card, plastic, glass, metal, food waste, and garden waste
- All non-household municipal premises in England (such as businesses, schools and hospitals), must make arrangements to have the same set of recyclable waste streams (with the exception of garden waste) collected for recycling or composting, and must present their waste in accordance with the arrangements.
To support members understanding of current legislation, we will run a thought leadership event to support members understanding of their waste legislation obligations, in order to help members better understand the impact on them and any direct implications, including ensuring compliance.
Playing catch-up is never a good idea, especially when it comes to matters of compliance. In this event, we will share legislative updates, as well as sharing information as to how to practically implement the changes required, in the most effective and cost-efficient way.
AGENDA
0930 Arrival, tea, coffee & networking
0955 Welcome & introductions
1005 What’s changed in 2025 and why it matters to business (Ward Hadaway LLP)
1015 Case Study: Sustainability - exploring what works for business (NCG)
1030 Supporting your organisation through change (iCOR)
1050 Break
1105 Your waste management and recycling options (SUEZ)
1120 Panel & Q&A
1215 Conclusions and recommendations
This event is kindly sponsored by SUEZ, alongside NCG as Associate Sponsor of the Knowledge and Learning programme.
Dress code: We don’t stipulate a dress code at our events, but we’d recommend you dress like you’re going to meet new clients. The most important thing is that you're comfortable.
Behaviour & Conduct: Our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.
