Resource Association Conference debates the future of the circular economy

Future growth opportunities for the much-debated circular economy are the central theme for this year’s Resource Association Conference, which takes place in London on 9^th July.

CBI is proud to be running the PR campaign for this event for the Environment Media Group, which will feature the world launch of a new report from keynote speaker and Research  Fellow with the Institute of Public Policy Research, Mark Rowney: ‘Resources, Jobs and Growth’.

Supported by the Resource Association, the document is set to outline research findings on the circular economy. It will examine a range of proposals that could be adopted to achieve better use of resources, sustainable job creation and genuine fiscal development. It also promises to provide a catalyst that will stimulate further debate at the event and on-going dialogue with politicians thereafter.

In addition, Susanne Baker, EEF’s Senior Climate and Environment Policy Advisor, will also be launching a report, as well as presenting, ‘The role of manufacturing in the circular economy’. Further sessions throughout the day will cover topics including:

• The role of fiscal instruments in moving towards a more circular economy
• Why resource shocks are an issue for the UK economy
• Industry case studies from the Alloa Community Enterprise and Closed Loop Recycling

Dan Rogerson MP, Defra’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Resource Management, will deliver a closing keynote speech, before answering questions from the audience.

To pre-register to attend the Resource Association Conference and to see a full list of speakers, visit http://www.regonline.com/ResourceConference2014