Unpacking the EPR for Packaging Consultation

Date:  Thursday 4 April 2019

Venue: 
COSLA Conference Centre
Verity House
19 Haymarket Yards
Edinburgh
EH12 5BH

Click here for directions

Programme:

09.30 – 10.00            Registration

10.00 – 10.10            Welcome & Introduction 

10.10 – 11.30            Session One – The EPR consultation overview - Presentations & Q&A
Chairperson:  Dr. Nicki Souter, Chair CIWM Scotland

Speakers:
Scott Wood, Circular Economy Unit, Scottish Government 
Simon Stringer, Advisory Committee on Packaging, Scotpak

Key points to be covered include: 
·        Models and governance, analysis & pros and cons of the four models
·        Full net cost recovery and modulated fees
·        Point of obligation
·        Allocation of costs and ownership of material
·        Alignment with DRS

11.30 – 11.50               Refreshments

11.50 – 13:30               Session Two – Industry perspectives - Presentations & Q&A
Chairperson:  Colin Forshaw, SUEZ & Scottish Centre Councillor

Speakers:
Bruce Reekie, Waste Services and Community Greenspace Manager, Perth & Kinross Council - local authority perspective 
Barry Turner, Plastic & Flexible Packaging Group Director, British Plastics Federation – plastics packaging sector perspective
Bryan McCluskey, Circularity Director, Natural Hydration Council – brand/retailer perspective
Stephen Freeland, SESA – private waste sector perspective

13.20                           Chair’s Summary

13.30                           Lunch & Networking

Delegate Fee:  This event is free of charge for all to attend

TO BOOK PLEASE SIGN IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT
If you experience any issues with your booking then please contact the Member Support Team on 01604 620426