Putting reuse and waste prevention on the map in local authority waste strategies

About the event

Preventing waste and creating a resilient reuse stream will require the input of local authority officers, businesses and residents alike. In this session attendees found out how local authorities could amend policy and create campaigns to stamp out waste and develop more circular communities.

Session audience 

• Local authority officers (waste, environment, climate, project, economic development etc.)
• Private businesses (especially those looking to develop or amend their waste strategy)
• Waste collection and management companies
• Charities and community groups supporting reuse

Speakers

• Chair - Matthew Homer, Waste Strategy Manager, London Borough of Islington
• Claire Donovan, Campaigns Manager, End Furniture Poverty
• James Potter, Assistant Director of Waste, Hampshire County Council
• Annette Dentith, Principal Waste Manager, Devon County Council
• Wendy Fail, Northumberland County Council