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The APSRG holds a busy programme of parliamentary seminars, receptions and conferences with politcians and other high-profile speakers from the waste sector and beyond.
 
These focus on topical policy and industry issues and provide opportunities for engagement and input from members. We also organise smaller round-table discussions and events in partnership with Government departments, parliamentary groups and other organisations on specific issues.  If you would like to discuss our events programme in more detail or find out about partnership opportunities, please do get in touch.

 

The Cost of Tackling Plastic

6th July 2020

The APSRG is anticipating Defra's second EPR reform consultation later this year. We will be holding a series of roundtables to explore various aspects of the reforms.

This first roundtable will consider the fees/finance aspect of the upcoming EPR reform and plastic packaging tax. This will be held as a virtual roundtable and participants will be encouraged to contribute to the discussion.Topics considered will include:

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COVID-19 & Waste

28th April 2020

We are holding a virtual Zoom discussion with parliamentarians on how COVID-19 is impacting waste services across the country.

There will be a short briefing session from several industry stakeholders, followed by a group discussion where participants are encouraged to take part or ask questions. Key considerations will be:

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Resources and Waste Strategy - 1 Year On

23rd March 2020

The APSRG will be holding an event to discuss Defra’s ‘Resources and Waste Strategy’, and the progress that has been made since its publication just over a year ago. Topics considered will include producer responsibility, the UK’s recycling infrastructure, and tackling waste crime and food waste. The seminar will take place from 15:30-17:30 in Committee Room G, House of Lords, and will be chaired by Lord Robin Teverson.

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Roundtable C: EfW and the Community

10th February 2020

In the final evidence session for our EfW inquiry, we will explore the opportunities and implications presented by EfW to nearby communities.

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Roundtable B: The Opportunities of EfW Heat

27th January 2020

In the next evidence session for our EfW inquiry, we will explore the Government ambitions for greater use of EfW waste heat. This will consider the opporunities presented by EfW heat, and the barriers preventing great utilisation.

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