Unlocking Value in End of Life Assets Seminar Programme

Time
Details
13:00

Registration & Networking Lunch

14:00

Welcome

Stephanie Conesa, Policy Manager, Scottish Renewables

Chair
Kirsty MacArthur, Director, MacArthur Green

14:05

Composites recycling research

What are the current and future issues around the end of life of composite components, and how can these can be addressed? This session will provide a chance to hear about the latest research looking into the recycling of composites and how this field is progressing.

Speaker
Dr Liu Yang, Senior Lecturer, University of Strathclyde, Advanced Composites Group

14:25

Innovation and services currently available

The shift towards a circular economy will require innovative business models that either disrupt existing ones or seize emerging opportunities. In this session we will look at how cutting-edge innovations, often borrowed from other sectors, can optimise and extend the productive life of existing assets.

Speaker
James Barry, Chief Executive, Renewable Parts

Q & A

14:45

Networking & Refreshments

15:15

Circular economy opportunities in the Scottish renewables sector

Like all industries, the future viability of the renewables sector rests on its asset and resource usage. In this session we will hear about circular economy opportunities and challenges in the renewable energy sector, and the funds and business support available from Zero Waste Scotland for SMEs (and partner stakeholders) operating in Scotland looking to develop greener, more circular energy infrastructure, as well as renewable energy.

Speaker
Scott Bryant, Sector Manager, Energy Infrastructure – Circular Economy, Zero Waste Scotland

15:35

Furthering circular economy opportunities in Scotland

What’s needed to identify, plan and implement circular economy projects? Hear from a leading consultancy providing services ranging from research, identification of circular economy opportunities, development of pilot schemes, pipeline development, and technical support to Scottish SMEs.

Speaker
Kerry-Ann Adamson, Principal Consultant, Jacobs

Q & A

16:00

Event Close

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