As the leading membership body for the waste and resources sector, CIWM delivers an extensive programme of webinars and podcasts on a variety of topics throughout the year. 

Click here to see what insightful content our Centres have coming up, too! 

Upcoming Webinars

We'd like to thank our 2024 Webinar Supporters for their support; NTM, Bucher Municipal, Keenan Recycling, WasteRecruit, Contenur, Romaquip, Augean, Podback, Fiveways Group, Optimo, Dennis Eagle, Vision Techniques, Ladybird Skip Movers, Waste Robotics & Green Space Innovations. 


CEI Webinar: Community-Centric Circularity: Designing Infrastructure That Heals
12th August @ 14:00 (BST)
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Closing the Loop on Food Waste: Policies, Practices and Pathways

3rd September @ 12:30 (BST)

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 Explore how circular design can regenerate communities, not just ecosystems. This webinar looks at how infrastructure projects rooted in sustainability can reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, and build local resilience.
Part of the ‘Hard to Manage Materials’ technical series 

With net-zero targets and decarbonisation goals driving change across sectors, food waste and organics present a significant but underused opportunity. By managing these materials effectively, we can reduce carbon emissions, improve soil health, and move closer to a circular economy model.
This session, part of CIWM’s technical webinar series, will explore how food waste is currently handled, what’s changing under new policy requirements, and how we can optimise systems to support high-quality outputs from anaerobic digestion and other treatments.






CIWM Webinar
FPF FlexCollect: Blueprint insights and the future of flexible plastic recycling

30th September @ 12:30 (BST)

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CIWM Webinar
Policy topic TBC

15th October @ 12:30 (GMT)

Bookings opening soon!
Join the UK’s leading ‘Flexperts’ from Ecosurety, SUEZ, Recoup and WRAP for a webinar unpacking the key findings of the FPF FlexCollect project. As the UK moves towards Simpler Recycling, this session will explore the implications of the project’s findings and what they mean for the future of collection, sortation and reprocessing of flexible plastic packaging. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the experts at the forefront of shaping recycling policy and practice.

 More session information to follow shortly!




CEI Webinar
Supporting Operation Sanity, a collaboration with CIWM and WasteAid (part of Circular Cities Week 2025)

October - date & time TBC

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 Check back soon to find out more, and book, more CIWM webinars in 2025!
More session information to follow shortly!
   

Why CIWM? 

  • A source of knowledge and information, directly from the minds of some of the brightest stars, and influential players in our sector
  • Provide valuable opportunities to update your CPD records
  • Topical episodes, focussing on the "hot topics" in the industry
  • Available to catch-up on demand in our Knowledge Centre at your convenience
  • FREE for CIWM Members


    • Don't forget to share your attendance online, using the #CIWMWebinars hashtag!

    We always love to hear how we can further help our members, and if there is a specific topic you think we should be covering, we'd be delighted to hear from you! Please send your suggestions to events@ciwm.co.uk. If you'd like to be considered as a host or panellist of a CIWM Webinar or Podcast please email events@ciwm.co.uk or for advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please email ginny.thacker@ciwm.co.uk. 

     

    Thank you to our 2025 Webinar Supporters


    		 

     
    		 
            
           
           



    Upcoming Podcast Episodes 


    Ep 9 - FOCE 2025: The Power of the Informal Supply Chain   Ep 10 - The Urban Waste Crisis: Challenges and Choices
    Release date: 12th August   
    		 Release date: 26th August 
    Host of FOCE, Mark Shayler caught up with one of the Festivals speakers, Siddharth Hande to delve into Sid’s work in India, creating a network to formalise waste picking and building a data driven map of the ‘informal’ supply chain to support access to resources. This insightful and eye opening discussion helps to share the realities of resource and waste management within India and the opportunities in empowering the informal supply chain to enable better waste handling and the livelihoods of workers on the ground. 
    		With rising populations and complex waste streams, cities are under pressure. Join a panel of experts debating funding gaps, illegal dumping, and the innovations needed to manage growing urban waste volumes.
    Ep 11 - Green Claims, Grey Areas - Discussing Greenwashing and Green-hushing in the Resources Sector   Ep 12 - 
    Release date:9th September   Release date: 
    Can resource and waste companies make net-zero claims credibly? This episode explores where environmental marketing crosses the line—from carbon offsets to recycling rate boasts. Experts within marketing discuss the ins and outs of greenwashing, green-hushing, and how to strike the balance of sharing key messages and impact in an authentic, creditable way. 


      




     
     LISTEN BACK TO OUR PREVIOUS PODCAST EPISODES HERE

    Be sure to check back regularly and see what we've got coming up for you on the Beyond Waste podcast - happy listening!


    Access Past Webinar Recordings

    Recordings from past webinars are available in the CIWM Knowledge Centre. Simply filter by "Webinar" in the article type menu to see the latest recordings. Please note, on-demand sessions via the Knowledge Centre are accessible for CIWM members only. 

    PAST WEBINAR SPOTLIGHT:

    Pioneering a New Age – Clearsight AI’s Revolutionary Mapping of Waste Collections in Blackburn with Darwen - 30th April 2025 

    Clearsight AI from Voom Limited: a pioneering, economical, waste analytics tool that leverages AI technology to accurately geolocate bin collections across a predefined study area without the need for additional hardware. 
    This webinar will explore the outcomes of the teams case study covering the whole of Blackburn with Darwen Local Authority, showcasing the tool’s potential for efficiency improvements, cost savings and robust data-driven decision making.

    Speakers:
    Lee Marshall, CIWM  (moderator) 
    Nick Fellows, Voom Ltd
    Stephen Hayes, Voom Ltd 

    Catch up on-demand here!


    Healthcare Waste: Tackling the Challenges, Exploring the Opportunities - 25th March 2025 

    In session two of CIWM’s “Hard to Manage Materials” technical webinar series, we explore healthcare waste.
    One of the more complex streams in the waste sector, with increasing health risks, contamination and strict regulations adding layers of difficulty; whilst combined with tight budgets and large waste volumes, this sector faces unique challenges. 
    This technical webinar will explore how to navigate these complexities, while uncovering opportunities for sustainability and circular innovations.

    Speakers:
    Lee Marshall, CIWM (moderator) 
    Grace Peel, Mott MacDonald 
    Anne Woolridge, Independent Safety Services Ltd
    Liam Hogg, NHS 

    Catch up on-demand here! 


    If you would like to speak to a member of our team about webinars or podcasts, you can contact them by:

    Telephone: 01604 620426

    Email: events@ciwm.co.uk

    If you are interested in co-hosting a Company Webinar with CIWM, please contact Ginny Thacker on 01604 823346 or email ginny.thacker@ciwm.co.uk

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I register for a CIWM webinar?

    Follow the link by clicking on the name or picture of the webinar you are interested in - you will be prompted to sign in to your CIWM account, or register for one. 

    How do I know if I am registered?

    You will be sent an automated email with the details you need to access the webinar on the assigned date and time.

    I can't attend the webinar but would like to receive the recording and slides after the webinar, how do I do this?

    Register for the webinar in the normal way and following the webinar we will send all registered individuals details on how to access the recordings.

    Can I send my registration confirmation email to a friend or colleague for them to attend the webinar?

    No this is personal to you. They will need to register separately. 

    How can I find out about upcoming webinars?

    Keep an eye on our Webinars page, your weekly CIWM Member newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for all the information about our upcoming webinars.

    Are there webinars available for non-members?

    Yes, these will be advertised on the CIWM website and social media (LinkedIn and Twitter). Some of our webinars will have a small charge for non-members. 

    I am interested in a specific topic that I think would be useful as a webinar. How do I contact you about this?

    We are always interested to hear about hot topics and webinar ideas. Email your suggestion to events@ciwm.co.uk.

    I would like to be involved in a webinar as a panellist. How can I do this?

    Email events@ciwm.co.uk with your details including your area of specialism or telephone the Events Team on 01604 620426.

    My company would like to co-host a webinar with CIWM. How do I go about this?

    Contact Ginny Thacker via email or on 01604 620426, who'll be happy to discuss the process with you.

     

    If you can't find the answer to your question get in touch with us at events@ciwm.co.uk or telephone the Events Team on 01604 620426.