Discover our exciting week-long series of free virtual events from 9-13 May 2022!
Attendees will hear from councils, social enterprises, start-ups and more leading the way in circular economy development. Each session is free of charge, and you can attend as many or as few events as you like.
View the full agenda below and click on the event titles to find more information and register your interest. You can also contact blueprint.project@essex.gov.uk for more information.
Monday 9 May – Supporting local authorities’ transition to a circular economy
- Inspiring local authority initiatives for a circular economy, 09:00-10:40
- Lessons learned from cross-border circular economy projects, 11:00-12:30
Tuesday 10 May – Changing habits for a circular economy
- Embedding the circular economy within education, 09:00-10:40
- Making recycling in flat blocks & HMOs work, 11:00-12:40
- Fostering a reuse and repair culture, 14:00-15:20
Wednesday 11 May – The role of materials in a circular economy
- Can we remove waste from the construction industry?, 09:00-11:00
- Creating a circular economy for food, 12:30-14:15
- No more fast fashion: The role of textiles in the circular economy, 15:00-17:00
Thursday 12 May – Creating circular jobs and developing circular skills
- What is the circular economy and what jobs can it create?, 09:00-10:00
- The role of social enterprises in circular economy growth, 10:30-11:30
- Training and skill development for a circular economy, 14:30-15:45
Friday 13 May – Moving beyond waste
