Where we are now - Less than 30% of waste in Scotland is currently recycled/composted
What we need to achieve:
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70% recycled or composted waste by 2025
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Landfill reduced to 5% by 2025
The Scottish Government’s recent announcement of its plans to achieve zero waste in Scotland has dramatically raised the bar for recycling and waste management in the country. Scottish local authorities, businesses and waste management organisations must urgently rethink their recycling and waste management plans to ensure the fi rst round of targets is met.
Attend Maximise Recycling and Minimise Waste in Scotland to find out if it can be done and how to do it. Experts from across the industry will gather to share their ideas:
- The Scottish Government outlines progress already made and how Scotland can go further
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Clackmannanshire Council, one of the only local authorities in Scotland to achieve over 40% recycling or composting, shares top tips on how to do more
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Frank Mulgrew, WRAP’s new Director for Scotland, sets out what WRAP can do
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London Borough of Bromley shares updated information from its kitchen waste trials along with advice on how to avoid the pitfalls
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Total E&P, winner of SEPA’s 2007 VIBES award, shows what businesses can do
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CRNS looks at how the community sector can contribute
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Dumfries and Galloway Council shares its solution for waste management
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And finally, where will it all go? John Connor takes a look at the UK and European recycling markets
Be part of the solution – help Scotland become a greener land and a leader in waste management
An event not to be missed by:
All those involved in recycling, waste management, and environmental health in Scotland.
You need help to reach the government’s new targets – our expert speaker panel will provide the most up to date information and advice.
FREE workshop session for local authorities - 13th May 2008
LARAC is hosting a half-day workshop session on 13th May for all Scottish local authorities. This session will take place between 12.30 and 17.00 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and is free to all conference delegates who represent local authorities. This meeting will be accompanied by a full lunch and followed by a drinks reception that will offer a great chance for some informal networking. |
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