Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh to give a keynote presentation at the Festival of Circular Economy in May.
The Circular Economy Institute and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management have announced that Creagh will provide an update on the Circular Economy Taskforce.
The Taskforce is an independent expert advisory group established in November 2024 to support the government in creating a circular economy strategy for England.
Creagh will also join members of the Circular Economy Taskforce for a ‘fireside chat’ to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by transitioning from traditional commercial and economic models.
The session will also explore how the strategy seeks to support businesses in the transition to a circular economy.
Returning for 2025, the Festival of Circular Economy will, for the first time, feature an in-person day hosted at Second Home Spitalfields in London on 22 May, in addition to two days of online content.
It is great to see such strong governmental support for this year’s Festival of Circular Economy…
Dr David Greenfield, Vice President of the Circular Economy Institute and an active member of the Circular Economy Taskforce, said: “It is great to see such strong governmental support for this year’s Festival of Circular Economy, an event which provides a crucial platform for knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration.
“By combining diverse perspectives from some of the leading experts in the field, we can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.”
With a focus on the role of design in advancing progress towards a more circular economy, this year’s Festival brings together industry experts, innovators, entrepreneurs and academics to explore advancements in circular economy practices across a range of sectors.
Organisations confirmed to appear at the Festival include the Design Council, University College London (UCL), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Innovate UK, BRE, SUEZ, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, and the University of Sussex.
Secretary of State Steve Reed reiterated the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) commitment to developing the circular economy and reducing waste was reiterated at last week’s Circular Economy Moment event in London, attended by representatives from CIWM and the Circular Economy Institute.
