Events

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.

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.

LAUNCH: a Vision for Zero Plastic Waste series

11th June 2018

A joint event by UK Research and Innovation and Policy Connect to launch the project ‘A vision for Zero Plastic Waste’.

This drinks reception will kick off a series of parliamentary events organised to examine how to achieve the vision of Zero Plastic Waste and how the UK can become the global leader on this issue.

With a range of expert speakers and attendees, these parliamentary events will inform a final publication that aims to disseminate the evidence collected and provide a framework and recommendations for policy-makers and industry.

ESA Report Launch: Energy for the Circular Economy: an overview of Energy from Waste in the UK

6th June 2018

Produced by the Environmental Services Association, this report looks into the opportunities Energy from Waste presents in the context of the Circular Economy and the government's upcoming Resources and Waste Strategy.

About the report