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.

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. 

    Upcoming Webinars

    We'd like to thank our 2024 Webinar Supporters for their support; NTM , Bucher Municipal, Keenan Recycling, WasteRecruit, Contenur, Romaquip, Augean & Podback. 

           
    Waste Management in the Construction Industry: Empowering a Cleaner, Greener, and Compliant Future - The Role of Software in Transforming the sector

    24th July 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST     (1-hour)

    Book your place here!
    		 Member Webinar: CIWM's Engagement with the new Labour Government

    7th August 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST (1-hour)

    Book your place here!

    The webinar will explore how software can help achieve circular economy goals, increase compliance, and reduce risks, as well as the significance of high-quality data collection and record keeping.
    Click here to register for the webinar.


    CIWM will be running a member webinar to provide information on how the Institution is planning to engage with the new Government. The webinar will explore the 10 policy asks from CIWM, update members on emerging Government thinking and inform members of the key messages CIWM will be looking at get across in the first 100 days of the government. It will also enable members to see how they can play a role in promoting and delivering these messages.
       
    Putting Tech to work for Resource Recovery and the Circular Economy

    14th August 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST     (45-minutes)

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    		 Waste Management in the Construction Industry: Episode 5

    September 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST (1-hour)

    Registration opening shortly!
    This webinar will look at using technology for optimised processes and what this means for resource recovery and the circular economy, including: 
     - Current examples of technology aiding resource tracking and recovery including digital passports, data analysis and online material exchanges.  
     - Where is the current gap in the value chain hindering technology optimised infrastructures? 
     - The rise of the Internet of Waste and how this creates opportunities for waste and resources. 
     - What technology could play the biggest role in operational optimisation in the next 12 months.
    Click here to register for the webinar.

    		 Watch this space for more information!
       
    Green Jobs, how can AI help meet demand?

    18th September 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST     (45-mins)

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    		 An EPR of Everything, Starting with Batteries

    September 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST (1-hour)

    Registration opening shortly!     
    As opportunities arise for more digitally enabled roles, along with an increase to meet demand across sustainability focused roles and sectors, could AI be the driving force to enable fast and adaptable change? 
    In this session we will look at:
    - How can AI fast track the green transition?
    - The current green jobs landscape, what does this look like for new people entering the resources and circular economy spaces? 
    - How will AI automate routine tasks, enhance productivity, and create new opportunities in the resource, waste and sustainability sectors?  
    - How to prepare for the digital transition.  

    Click here to register for the webinar.
     
    		 Watch this space for more information!
       

    Thank you to our 2024 Webinar Supporters

    		 

     
    		 
          
           



    Upcoming Podcasts

    Upcoming podcast episodes:   A 3 part spin-off series with an internal sector focus: 
    Ep12 - Post-election policy opportunities 
    		 Sector Series, Ep 1 - An inward look 
    Release date: 23rd July 
    Circular economy led policies are critical in driving sustainability change across the value chain. In this conversation, we are joined by experts across the F&D, packaging design and local authority sectors to discuss what important (and potentially quick to implement) policies the elected government could roll out that are key in helping to drive sustainable practices and circular goals. 

    		 Release date: 5th March 
    Join Lee Marshall and fellow policy experts as they take an inward look at the sector, discussing what progress has been made in the sector from a policy perspective, how the landscape has changed during their careers, what current policies are driving change, and what 'living the waste hierarchy' means to benefit both sectors and systems.  
    Ep13 - An EPR of Everything, Starting with Batteries 
    		 Sector Series, Ep 2 - Behaviour change for a resilient future 
    Release date: 27th August 
    Catching up with John Twitchen from Stuff4Life for a debrief on all things batteries and product/ material EPR opportunities based on his recent whitepaper. 
    		 Release date: 13th August 
    Episode 2 will focus on behaviour change internally for the sector and what this means in helping to build a resilient future, including skills development and retraining opportunities. 
    Ep 14 - Fast-Track Comms for Circular Economy Innovators 
    		 Sector Series, Ep 3 - Our role in the value chain 
    Release date: 3rd September   
    More information to follow. 

    		 Release date:19th November 
    More information to follow. 
    Ep 15 - A resource and waste strategy review 
    Release date: 24th September 
    More information to follow. 

    		  
       
     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. 

    PAST WEBINAR SPOTLIGHT:

    Understanding Our Waste -the Good, the Bad and the Hard to Recycle - 14th February

    In this insightful discussion covering hard to recycle materials and products, Lee Marshall (CIWM), Alice Harlock (OPRL), and Julien Tremblin (TerraCycle Europe) look at: 

    • Breaking down hard to recycle materials into their key components to better understand how we deal with these in the value chain. Specifically focusing on mainstream products like multiple material products.
    • Examples of infrastructure changes that have increased hard to recycle materials recycling and reuse rates. 
    • Discussing if EPR and other waste/producer policies are helping in the case of hard to recycle materials
    • How tackling these materials lends itself to driving a green economy. 

    Catch up on-demand here! 


    FPF FlexCollect Interim Report - Key insights for the waste and resource industry - 28th February

    The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) FlexCollect project is now halfway through and has released an interim report at the end of January 2024. The interim report provides encouraging insights from the seven local authorities currently running flexible plastic kerbside collection pilots, covering nearly 30,000 households from across the UK. The report provides encouraging insights at the project’s half-way stage which will help the waste and resource industry to prepare for UK-wide collections in just over three years. 

    This webinar presents the key findings from the interim report – from operational findings and compositional analysis of collected materials, to insight into household participation and reprocessing trials, along with the projects next steps. 

    Speakers:

    • Gareth Morton, FPF Representative and Discovery Manager at Ecosurety
    • Oliver Morrall, Flexcollect Project Delivery Manager, Suez 
    • Adam Herriot, Senior Specialist, WRAP
    • Steve Morgan, Head of Policy & Infrastructure, Recoup
    • Rebecca Wilson, Waste and Recycling Engagement Team Leader, Newcastle City Council 
    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.