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From heavy-hitting government voices to cutting-edge innovators and seasoned sector leaders, this year\u2019s line-up is tailor-made for anyone serious about driving change in the world of waste, resource management, and circularity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s your curated breakdown of the must-see sessions, talks and speakers that will spark ideas, provoke debate, and leave you energised.<\/span><\/p>\n This three-day hybrid event\u2014virtual on 20\u201321 May and live in London on 22 May\u2014is all about transforming systems, rethinking materials, and designing waste out from the very beginning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Start strong with a practical exploration of how we embed circular thinking into the very foundations of product and service design. Expect big ideas, sharp insights, and real strategies from sector leaders like:<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll leave with a refreshed perspective on collaboration, design, and supply chain communication\u2014essential for every modern waste professional.<\/span><\/p>\n CIWM President Tim Walker lays out a bold call to action: tackle overproduction at the source. <\/span><\/p>\n This session reflects on his presidential report<\/a> and what it means for the future of the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from the top about the systemic shift needed to truly go circular.<\/span><\/p>\n How do we reduce consumption without crashing the economy? This provocative panel includes:<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a session that blends academic sharpness with real-world urgency\u2014perfect for anyone interested in shaping tomorrow\u2019s consumption models.<\/span><\/p>\n For waste managers who love detail, this session is a must. We\u2019ll unpack the complex realities of material design and product composition with:<\/span><\/p>\n Topics like POPs, eco-design and lifecycle planning will be front and centre in terms of the <\/span>make up of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n Join John Twitchen (Stuff4Life and CIWM Fellow) and Mark Shayler as they tackle the difference between materials and products\u2014and how to design and educate for maximum impact. Also featuring:<\/span><\/p>\n This session is all about extracting more value while minimising environmental harm\u2014core goals for any waste professional.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most hotly anticipated sessions of the festival. Expect frank discussions from:<\/span><\/p>\n This session confronts the realities of legacy infrastructure, biodegradable materials, and supply chain redesign. Unmissable for operational leaders and innovators alike.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Extended Producer Responsibility is here\u2014and this session will help you make sense of the changes.<\/span> Do you think it\u2019s the innovations or the infrastructure that needs to adapt? <\/span>Learn what packaging designers (and waste managers!) need to know to stay compliant and proactive under the new rules.<\/span><\/p>\n In a world of fragile global supply chains and growing calls for localisation, this session helps unpack the trade-offs. With speakers including:<\/span><\/p>\n Expect a global-to-local view on sustainability, resilience and production standards.<\/span><\/p>\n After two days of online insight and inspiration, FOCE LIVE! brings the circular economy conversation into the real world\u2014in-person, in London, and in full force.<\/span><\/p>\n This exclusive, one-day event is where theory meets practice and big ideas turn into tangible action. Expect high-impact talks, thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops, and unrivalled opportunities to connect with fellow changemakers.<\/span><\/p>\n This year\u2019s FOCE LIVE! takes place at Second Home<\/a> (pictured above), an award-winning co-working and events space in Spitalfields, London, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n With its biophilic architecture, rainforest-like interiors, and circular-first ethos, Second Home is the perfect backdrop for a festival focused on regenerative thinking. It\u2019s not just a venue\u2014it\u2019s a living example of circular principles in action.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re taking part in a workshop, grabbing coffee in the green-filled caf\u00e9, or networking over a glass of wine in the evening, you\u2019ll be surrounded by a space that embodies innovation and low-impact living.<\/span><\/p>\n Led by Mark Sumner, Textiles Programme Lead at WRAP, this live-use case session will showcase second-life product strategies in action. A valuable case study for anyone seeking to rethink \u201cwaste\u201d as the beginning of something new.<\/span><\/p>\n A headline moment for the Festival\u2014Mary Creagh, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at DEFRA and Labour MP for Coventry East, sets out the UK Government\u2019s goals for the Circular Economy. A vital session for all CIWM members keen to understand where national policy is heading.<\/span><\/p>\n Directly following the Minister\u2019s address, this session features:<\/span><\/p>\n Together, they\u2019ll break down routemaps, sector focus areas, and the wider vision for circular innovation across government and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n Cap it all off with the FOCE After Hours Party\u2014a relaxed, vibrant way to continue conversations, share contacts, and maybe spark your next big collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n The Festival of Circular Economy 2025 is packed with content that matters to CIWM members. Whether you\u2019re shaping policy, running a facility, managing contracts or driving innovation, this is your moment to connect with the ideas and people transforming our industry.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n The post A Waste Manager\u2019s guide to The Festival of Circular Economy 2025<\/a> appeared first on Circular Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Festival of Circular Economy 2025 is shaping up to be the most exciting and impactful yet\u2014and if you\u2019re a CIWM member or a resource and waste management professional, this is your essential guide to what not to miss. From heavy-hitting government voices to cutting-edge innovators and seasoned sector leaders, this year\u2019s line-up is tailor-made for anyone serious about driving change in the world of waste, resource management, and circularity.\u00a0…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2614"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2615,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614\/revisions\/2615"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.anthonyhouse.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Day 1: 20 May \u2013 Unleashing the Power of Design for Circularity (Virtual)<\/span><\/h3>\n
16:50 \u2013 17:35: Waste Not: Building End-of-Life into Business Models<\/span><\/h2>\n
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17:45 \u2013 18:05: Turning Off the Tap on Materials<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/h3>\n18:35 \u2013 19:05: You Say \u201cDegrowth\u201d, We Say \u201cResource Efficiency\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Day 2: 21 May \u2013 Revolutionising Materials & Supply Chains (Virtual)<\/span><\/h3>\n
09:20 \u2013 09:50: Breaking Down the Materials Conversation<\/span><\/h2>\n
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12:45 \u2013 13:30: Valuing Materials: Unlocking Potential in a Circular Economy<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n15:00 \u2013 15:30: There Aren\u2019t \u201cBad Materials\u201d, Just \u201cBad Systems\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
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15:30 \u2013 16:00: EPR Packaging Laws: Designing for New Legislation<\/span><\/h2>\n
16:25 \u2013 17:10: What\u2019s Local vs What\u2019s Global: Debating Production and Supply Chains<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Day 3: 22 May \u2013 FOCE 2025: LIVE (London)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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It Ends with Waste, or Does It? Designing for Second Life<\/span><\/h2>\n
Ministers Address: Mary Creagh CBE MP<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCE Taskforce: The Ask, The Plan, The Opportunity for Innovation<\/span><\/h2>\n
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After Hours Networking Party<\/span><\/h2>\n
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