Waste Net Zero 2026

We're back! Waste Net Zero returns on Thursday 2nd July 2026, taking place at London’s iconic County Hall. This year’s event will bring together experts, innovators, and decision‑makers for a day of insight and action, exploring the changing landscape of waste‑related legislation and what it means for organisations striving to meet compliance, embrace circularity, and drive meaningful progress.

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Catch up on content from last year's Waste Net Zero event

Biffa brought together industry leaders key in shaping the UK policy environment to discuss the impact of policy and next steps in realising a more circular economy. Check out what happened with expert speakers and panel discussions.

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Michael Topham delivers a Reality Check

Biffa's CEO presents a review of progress made since 2022 and sets out practical next steps that can be made within the current legislative framework. With cut through insight covering UK plastic recycling, food waste, the built environment, and decarbonising residual waste and operations, watch the whole keynote presentation.  
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Maxine Mayhew connects the supply chain

COO of collections and specialist services for Biffa introduces her Reality Check panel discussion bringing together producers, trade organisations, and key figure from the circular economy task force. Collaboration between key decision makers from across the supply chain is critical to forward progress. 
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Amy Hooper shares Biffa's approach to innovation

Biffa's Head of Innovation shares insight into the essential impact of innovation in the fight against climate change. Watch Amy's introduction to the panel session, showcasing several innovation projects with innovation partners helping the UK to reduce, reuse and recycle more.
Pam hosting breakout session

Pam Conway talks behaviour change

Citizenship must sit at the heart of the UK’s transition to a more sustainable material future. Biffa's Group Marketing Director introduces a discussion around the role of citizens in stimulating and shaping our sector.
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Innovator Hub

At last year's event, a selection of innovators Biffa has recently worked with shared on their recent progress - reducing waste through creating value. Find out more about the work that has been done with these initiatives.

Biffa's top management presenting the change-makers award to Derby furniture alliance

Change Makers: Derby furniture charity voted UK’s leading waste reduction enterprise

12 Jun 2024
3 mins
Derby Furniture Alliance, part of Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, stops perfectly good items from going to landfill by giving them to people in the city who might otherwise struggle to afford them
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Homewares 100% recycled in the UK

20 Mar 2023
3 mins
Brunel University London, Biffa and Henley Marketing awarded £1.5m by UKRI to collaborate on a novel solution for sustainable homeware manufacture.
Biffa's new returnable cup scheme in Glasgow

Biffa provides expertise to pioneering returnable cup initiative in Glasgow

30 Jan 2025
3 mins
Costa, Caffè Nero, Burger King and local cafes collaborate to offer ‘Borrow Cups’ to tackle disposable cup waste

Further Biffa insights

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Sustainability report

Read and download Biffa's Sustainability Report to learn how we're making a positive impact on the environment. Discover our sustainable practices and initiatives for a greener future.
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Reality Check 2025 

2 Oct 2025
5 mins
Biffa CEO Michael Topham outlines what needs to happen to realise the UK waste sector's true potential and take vital steps toward a circular economy. 
Circular Economy
Legislation
Recycling