Circular Economy R&D: Transitioning from the Linear Economy
Interactive Webinar
Wednesday 10th February at 11:00am
The circular economy is an economic model that seeks to eliminate ‘one-use’ materials and methodologies in the production of goods. In contrast to linear models of 'make, use, dispose', circular economy principles aim to keep resources in use for as long as possible while greatly reducing waste by recycling and repurposing materials wherever possible.
Join us for an interactive webinar in collaboration with BioInnovation Wales where we'll hear from Aberystwyth University's Dr Will Stiles and consider the economic rationale behind moving towards a circular economy. We'll explore some of the biggest opportunities arising from our pressing need to transition from linear to circular modes of production, focusing on a specific circular economy solution that aims to reduce agricultural waste as a case study.
- To what extent can waste be eliminated? What economic, regulatory and cultural shifts are needed to achieve this?
- What are the barriers to and risks behind transitioning, and how can they be removed?
- What do successful circular economy business models look like?
- How can producers, consumers and government agencies join forces to make lasting change?
Are you ready to innovate?
AberInnovation will always be on hand to help you discover R&D opportunities and to find suitable collaborators. BioInnovation Wales aim to provide a high-level conduit between current research and decision-makers within bio-based businesses, which encompasses all aspects of the food and biotechnology pipelines. BioInnovation Wales' Project Manager, Martine Spittle will join us to provide an overview of the training and continuing professional development courses available under the BioInnovation Wales programme.
Format: 45 mins presentations, 15 mins for Q&A.
Where: Online over Zoom
Spaces are limited to ensure a smooth delivery so reserve your space early to avoid disappointment!
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Meet the Speaker
Martine Spittle
BioInnovation Wales
Meet the Speaker
Dr William Stiles
IBERS
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Marty manages the development and delivery of IBERS’ Distance Learning programmes. These include BioInnovation Wales, which focusses on the circular economy; and a suite of online agriculture programmes.
Marty has over 20 years’ experience of successfully developing new, and growing existing projects. Her educational background and most of her career have been in the agri-environmental sector, covering education, advice and research. She has also spent 10 years managing and fundraising for substance misuse/mental health services.
Dr Will Stiles is a lecturer for the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he leads the Knowledge Exchange Hub in IBERS for Welsh Government’s Farming Connect programme, which is a high profile, integrated project supplying focussed training, support and advice to the agricultural community in Wales, delivered through a pan-Wales programme of knowledge transfer activities, specialist advice and support for innovation.
From the Knowledge Exchange Hub Will has produced numerous technical articles on a range of topics, with particular focus on climate and environmental change, to disseminate current scientific research to the agricultural industry. Will has a research background in biogeochemistry and ecology and his research looks for ways to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, to make farming and food production more sustainable.