Emma Bourne OBE, Director, Circular Economy at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), provided a Circular Economy Strategy update at the Festival of Circular Economy.
Bourne highlighted the UK Government’s ongoing efforts to develop a sustainable and resource-efficient economy at the recent Festival of Circular Economy event in London.
Reaffirming the UK government’s commitment to developing a comprehensive circular economy strategy, Bourne outlined the government’s current priorities in the transition to a circular economy, including the economic benefits of more sustainable and resilient supply chains.
She also provided delegates with an update on the emerging Circular Economy Strategy for England, being developed by the Circular Economy Taskforce.
This includes the Phase One circular economy roadmaps for priority sectors, including agri-food, the built environment, chemicals and plastics, transport, and electronics.
It was encouraging to hear about the progress being made, and we are pleased to reaffirm CIWM and the Circular Economy Institute’s support in developing and delivering this critical strategy.
Additionally, Bourne gave an update on the Circular Economy Taskforce itself, whose members – including James Cruddas, Deputy Director of Trade Operations and Systems at Defra – attended the event to support businesses in transitioning to a circular economy.
Following Bourne’s address, Dan Cooke, Director of Policy, Communications and External Affairs at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM): “Defra’s decision to share an update on the UK’s circular economy strategy at the Festival underscores the vital role this event plays in bringing together a diverse, global community committed to making this transition a reality.
“It was encouraging to hear about the progress being made, and we are pleased to reaffirm CIWM and the Circular Economy Institute’s support in developing and delivering this critical strategy.”
Organised by The Circular Economy Institute, the Festival of Circular Economy is a global platform to promote and support the transition towards a more sustainable economy.
