Press Release
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CIWM and CEI Responds to UK Government Circular Economy Roadmap to Cut Waste
CIWM was pleased to represent its members at Defra's Circular Economy Moment in Canada Water today. It's good to note the inspiring circular economy examples and the strong and clear ambition from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, via Secretary of State Steve Reed MP, on opportunities and the next steps for the Circular Economy Task Force.
It was important to raise the fact that our sector will be part of the bedrock of a more circular economy and that expectation is high.
It's also important to keep a focus on issues such as waste crime and the need for any new strategy and policies to ensure resourcing for local authorities and regulators to tackle waste crime and deliver high quality environments to help local economies thrive. Implementation of vital measures such as Carriers, Brokers and Dealers regs and digital waste tracking remain crucial - to make sure we can walk before we run.
Stability, policy certainty and partnership will be a crucial function of the emerging CE Strategy and sector roadmaps to enable investability and innovation in our sector.
The opportunity is clearly to facilitate waste prevention, reuse and repair at scale, underpinned by higher recycling rates. A more circular UK economy will bring jobs, skills and sustainable growth for our sector and the others we work with.
CIWM looks forward to more engagement with the Taskforce to support its vital work this year.
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Notes to Editors
For more information, please read the official Defra press release published on 27th March 2025.
About CIWM:
CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) is the leading professional body for the resource and waste management sector representing over 7,000 individuals in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Established in 1898 - and now in its 125th year - CIWM is a non-profit making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues.
More information can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk
About CEI:
The Circular Economy Institute advances professional standards in circularity through expert training and certification. Providing continuous learning for a global community, it ensures industry professionals are at the forefront of circularity. As part of CIWM Group alongside the Circular Economy Club, CEI’s purpose is to move the world beyond waste.
For more information, please visit the Circular Economy Institute and Circular Economy Club.
Press contact:
Kacie Foskett
T: +44 (0) 1604 620426
E: kacie.foskett@ciwm.co.uk