Webinar - Circular Economy

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Dr Darren Perrin, Director: International Business Development & Net Zero Strategic Lead, Ricardo Energy & Environment

Circular Economy, Zero Waste and the grey areas in between 

Circular Economy is a term now regularly used, but can often be misunderstood. Terms used alongside it such as Sustainability, Resource Efficiency and most recently Net Zero and Climate Emergency are often confused and get merged into one. This talk will clearly define what each of these mean to industry and councils. 

The average household recycling rate in Australia is about 40%, sometimes with high levels of contamination. With tightening export markets, changing regulation on Mixed Waste Organics Outputs, but at the same time emergence of the new circular and net zero economy many questions arise on whether current strategies can co-exist and what does all of this mean to a Council? Overseas experience suggests context, transition and optimal balance within a systems based approach is critical. This talk from Dr. Darren Perrin will demystify the concepts and outline what this can all mean for Council and other stakeholders to make informed decisions.


Tim Askew, Regional Program Manager, Hunter Joint Organisation 

How to stop going round in circles in your local Circular Economy

The ten councils of the Hunter Central Coast Waste Region are working closely with stakeholders on developing the local Circular Economy. At a local government level we can play our part in facilitating and participating in the circular economy despite its much larger and more complex context. 

This webinar will layout the pathway the Region took to develop the circular economy program and how important it is to have baselining projects like the Hunter Circular Economy Eco-System and the Materials Flow Analysis to help get the circular economy rolling..


Camille Reed, Director & Founder, and Blake Lindley, Director, Australasian Circular Textiles Association (ACTA)

Why textiles will lead the transition to a Circular Economy

Whilst much media to date has focused on the problem of textile waste – its real opportunity has been largely overlooked. Textiles waste has the chance to blueprint circular design for the rest of the economy. In contrast to most other materials and waste streams, textiles have an established a system for reuse, but, an underdeveloped recycling system.  

Growing public awareness of supply chain concerns, the undeniable enthusiasm around reuse and a demonstrated commitment to responsible disposal at end of life is not seen in any other sector. In the pursuit of a circular economy, textiles are starting from second base.

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Moderator


Adam Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA)

Adam has 22 years working in our sector. Adam originally headed up recycling and energy recovery in one of Australia’s fastest growing population corridors in the northern rivers of NSW. 
 
Following a stint at Hyder consulting in Melbourne delivering strategic and operational solutions for some of the country’s most prominent public and private clients, Adam moved back home to South Australia. He served four years as General Manager of East Waste, overseeing innovation and efficiencies in collections each week on behalf of seven metropolitan Councils. Adam is currently the Chief Executive Officer of NAWMA where, under guidance of the Board, he executes local infrastructure and services of global significance
 
Adam has university qualifications in science, environmental engineering, and a Master’s in Business Administration, and is a graduate of AICD. He is the current National Vice President of WMRR, Inaugural (and current) Doug Dean Industry Leader of the Year, and enjoys nothing more than getting stuff done.