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: Thinking circular with hard to manage materials
    13th November 2024 - live @ 12:30pm BST (1-hour)
    Register here!

    		 2025 content and registration links coming soon!
    Continuing the underlying focus of circularity from the series, this episode will delve into how to think not just about products in their entirety, but about the materials being used, the changing makeup of materials, and how to handle these at the relevant cycle processes of building, extraction and demolition.
    Register to attend here.



    		 


     


     
       

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    Upcoming Podcasts

    Upcoming podcast episodes:   A 3 part spin-off series with an internal sector focus: 
    Ep 16 - Picking up the circular conversation, Water Conservators event 
    		 Sector Series, Ep 1 - An inward look 
    Release date: November 
    More information coming soon! 
    		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.  
    Ep 17 - Circular Cities Week 2024 
    		 Sector Series, Ep 2 - Behaviour change for a resilient future 
    Release date: December 
    More information coming soon! 
    		 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 18 -  Catching up with CIWM's early president & the years wrap up 
    		 Sector Series, Ep 3 - CE Week 2024 Special: Going full circle for circular value chains 
    Release date: December 
    More information coming soon! 

    		 Release date: 4th October  
    Join host Lee Marshall (CIWM) for this insightful episode, produced as part of ReLondon's Circular Economy Week (#CEweek2024). This time, we dive into the concept of circular value chains with an expert panel featuring Dr. David Greenfield (CIWM/CEI/etsaW), Maya de Souza (Circular Economy & Policy Expert), and Bert van Son (Founder of MUD Jeans).

    Together, they explore how to define a value chain and examine the critical roles organisations play in making these chains truly circular. The conversation delves into smarter strategies for reducing waste, keeping materials in the system longer, and reaping the economic benefits of a well-functioning circular value chain.

    The panel also shares actionable steps to kickstart the journey toward circularity and offers guidance on the essential questions to ask and the connections to build, ensuring that everyone in the chain adopts circular practices.


    2025 episode overview coming soon!   
       
     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.