Blue Planet II - One Year on
The search for practical solutions to the Plastic Waste Crisis – an evidence-based approach
Plastic pollution is not going away. This seminar will take you on a journey from what is being done at international, national and regional levels through to what we can all do in industry, business and as individuals to better understand plastic pollution and the opportunities for and benefits of being pro-active.
Plastics have great value in many walks of life including disease control and reducing food waste, and so in helping to tackle Climate Change. We will therefore present the latest evidence to inform decision and policy making so that a balanced approach can be made to tackling plastic pollution.
The first part of the seminar will look at the work and research being undertaken, and practical solutions being developed and delivered by academia, research consultancy, regulatory bodies and industry to reduce plastic pollution and promote the circular economy.
The second part of the event focuses on community level initiatives in the South West that are tackling plastic pollution to highlight the actions that can be taken by individuals and communities. The event aims to equip delegates with the knowledge and tools to become solution creators rather than problem makers.
The seminar is being held in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, and the first to be accredited by Surfer’s Against Sewage with Plastic Free Communities Status. Plymouth’s Plan for Plastics is attached for information.
Venue
Womble Bond Dickinson
Ballard House
West Hoe Road
Devon
PL1 3AE
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CPD
The seminar counts 5 hours towards your Continuing Professional Development.
Delegate Fees
£20 inc VAT - CIWM Members
£10 inc VAT - Students and Retired Members
£30 inc VAT - Non Members
Programme
09:30 Arrival, registration and refreshments
10:00 Welcome and Introduction to the day
Hannah Lawrie, Vice Chair CIWM South West
PART ONE – THE NATIONAL SCENE
10:05 A use-based approach to plastics – a framework for reducing the negative impacts across the lifecycle
David Lerpiniere, Head of Waste, Resources & Development, Resource Futures
10:25 Evidence & research into marine plastic pollution – Academia speaker TBC
10:45 Packaging and innovation at Riverford
Robyn Copley-Wilkins, Packaging Technologist, Riverford.
11:10 Refreshment Break
11:30 Pennon’s Productive Plastics Programme – an industry perspective
Dan Cooke, Group Head of Sustainability, Pennon.
11:50 Regulatory Perspective on Plastic
Graham Winter, Senior Advisor Waste Strategy, Environment Agency
12:10 Q&A
12:30 Lunch & networking
PART TWO – LOCAL SOLUTIONS
13:30 Introduction: Fiona Tovey, Environment Agency (chair)
13:35 Panellist presentations/introductions (10 minutes each)
- Jackie Young – Environment Plymouth Co – Ordinator – Plastic Free Plymouth
- Jessica Hickie – Programme Manager, Plastics & Sustainability, Environment Agency – EA awareness raising programme
- Nikki Banfield - Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust - Cornish Plastic Pollution Coalition
- Liz Cole - Discovery & Learning Officer, National Marine Aquarium - marine plastics and conservation & charitable aims
- Pat Smith - CEO, The Final Straw Campaign
14:10 Q&A
14:40 – 14:45 Summary and Close – Hannah Lawrie
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