User login

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.

 

Blueberries

Enough is enough: cutting down on food waste

11th June 2019

The APPG on Sustainable Resources and the APPG on Food Waste will be holding an event in Parliament to discuss how to prevent food waste in England, a key aspect of Defra's Resource and Waste Strategy. 

Read more...
Plastic bottles

NEW DATE- Plastic Regulation across Europe and the UK

21st May 2019

This drinks reception will see the All-Party Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group and the University of Exeter Business School join forces to discuss how Britain compares with other major European countries in terms of plastics regulation.

In the wake of an unprecedented level of interest in the issue of plastic pollution, and a consequent raise in plastic-related policies around the world, the current situation is that many policies are fragmented and disconnected. Problems of policy coherence risk undermining the effectiveness of existing rules.

Read more...
Waste

A Strategy for Valuing Resources: incorporating environmental and social value into government decision-making

28th November 2018

A joint event by the All-Party Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group and UK Research and Innovation’s Resource Recovery from Waste’ programme. Aimed at strengthening dialogue between academia, industry and policy-makers, and build consensus on the value of resources and waste in delivering UK strategic aims of ‘clean growth with prosperity for all'.

Read more...
British food industry: Dairy and bakery

Can the Circular Economy Save Britain’s Food and Farming Industry?

12th September 2018

Employing more than three million people and contributing over £110 billion to the economy, Britain’s food and farming industry is crucial for national prosperity. The industry faces enormous challenges however, including intensive use of water, energy and raw materials, degradation of ecosystem services, and substantial waste at every stage of the supply chain. Uncertainty over post-Brexit policy and future economic landscape, along with the impact of climate change, only adds to the difficulties.

Read more...

Key principles of Extended Producer Responsibility: maximising impact within the Resources and Waste Strategy

19th July 2018

Register to attend

Read more...