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Zero Waste Scotland
The Scottish Government strategy and targets for commercial organisations
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Tuesday 1st June 2010
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh
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Conference chair:Keynote speakers:- Stephen Pathirana, Head of Zero Waste Delivery, Waste and Pollution Reduction Division, The Scottish Government
- Iain Gulland, Director, Zero Waste Scotland
Also presenting:- Ashley Fleming, Sustainability Manager, Diageo
- Kenny Boag, National Waste Policy Unit Manager, SEPA
- Malcolm Rann, Regional Director, Rezidor Hotel Group
- Sheena Johnston, Environmental Advisor, FMC Technologies Ltd
- David Watt, Director, IoD
- Susan Love, Policy Manager, FSB Scotland
- Vincent Brown, Partner, Semple Fraser
- Andy Bond, Development Director, May Gurney Environmental Services
- Andy Speirs, Executive Director, Stirling Fibre Ltd
- Stephen Sears, Director of Policy and Strategy, Local Government Services, May Gurney Environmental Services
In August 2009, the Scottish Government published their Zero Waste Plan Consultation seeking input on a range of proposals aimed at preventing, reducing and reusing waste. The Plan has been issued ahead of the EU’s revised Waste Framework Directive, which will be transposed into UK law in December 2010 and includes a stipulation to have a national waste plan in place.
But in the midst of recession, what has happened to the zero waste aspiration and what are the implications of incoming legislation? This strategic level conference will take a detailed look at Scottish policy and the legal implications for the commercial and industrial sectors. Expert speakers will examine the Scottish Government’s Plan, offer key insights on management of commercial waste and look at the delivery and implementation of targets. Considering waste from across a range of sectors, this event will be an opportunity to learn more about how plans and targets will be met and how the Scottish Government and support agencies will move forward.
Discussion will also consider the resources and funding that will be required in the long-term to meet targets and to work towards a zero waste society. The Scottish Government have highlighted their desire to link waste management to economic development and growth, and speakers will consider development and investment in the sector and how to harness potential from technological innovations and improvements.
This conference will consider all waste streams and look at current solutions at all stages of the product life cycle; a key part of this will be cross-sectoral partners. Join us at the event to learn more and have your questions answered. Including interactive delegate polling on the key issue, the conference will provide a vital opportunity for knowledge transfer and networking with a range of delivery partners. Â
Key questions will include:
- What are the legal implications of the Scottish waste policy for different sectors?
- What are the Scottish Government targets for commercial and industrial waste and are they achievable?
- How is waste data collected and measured?
- What commercial opportunities are there in revising waste strategies and forming strategic partnerships?
- How can we form partnerships at production level?
- How do you match ambition with reality?
If you have any questions, please email us or call us on 0131 272 2133
We look forward to seeing you at this vital event.
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Conference development by: Matt Heap
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