1. 9 th September 2015 WASTE 2 RESOURCE INNOVATION CENTRE CALLUM THOMAS How Air Transport Has Changed Our

2. Zero Waste The Earth’s resources are limited. Economic growth - greater consumption of resources and production of wastes - a trend that is unsustainable. In US, over 99% of materials extracted from the Earth become waste within 6 weeks. 2

3. Resource Depletion Friday, 24 January 20143

4. Towards a circular economy Current rates of resource depletion and waste generation are unsustainable Need to de-couple economic growth from increasing resource consumption. Radically different business models required Need to move to zero waste (circular) economy. Friday, 24 January 20144

5. Dump it ! Friday, 24 January 20145

6. The Waste Heirarchy Friday, 24 January 20146

7. The Circular Economy Friday, 24 January 20147

8. Towards a Circular Economy Carbon implications of processing of raw materials, handling, transporting and disposal of waste unsustainable in the context of climate change. Wastes becoming increasingly valuable resources so communities producing them will expect social return where they are created. Friday, 24 January 20148

9. Towards a Circular Economy Need to maximise reuse, recycling, re-engineering and remanufacturing of wastes close where they produced The strategic change and investments required will be significant and so they have to be well informed. Require a multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary response involving government, industry and civil society. Friday, 24 January 20149

10. Towards a Circular Economy Major companies involved in waste cash rich. They should now considering if they: –collect, separate and sell on the waste stream; –collect, separate, process and sell on raw materials; –collect, separate, process and engage in reuse, recycling, re-engineering, re-manufacturing. Friday, 24 January 201410

11. Towards a Circular Economy Viridor / VLGM have a £4 billion contract lasting 25 years to deliver waste management for GM. It contains performance targets relating to cost, rates of recycling, social return, carbon reduction. Renewal of the contract will therefore require implementation of circular economy. MMU has good links to VLGM, MCC, AGMA Friday, 24 January 201411

12. The Challenges New product design criteria – regulation and charging. New patterns of consumption Public participation. New technologies New infrastructure New business models Friday, 24 January 201412

13. Towards a Circular Economy NW Manufacturing history in decline. Opportunity for wealth creation by closing the loop. Massive investment (business case) and reskilling. Friday, 24 January 201413

14. Opportunities Across MMU Environmental Sciences & management – carbon footprinting. Mechanical and Chemical Engineering – new technologies/ operating practices/ waste to energy. Computer Science – the use of big data. Business School – North West re-engineering, re-manufacturing companies, building sustainable partnerships Sociology – Public engagement and behavioural change Art and Design – Redesign and remanufacturing Institute of Education – Public engagement, schools, industry training, re-skilling Friday, 24 January 201414

15. Waste 2 Resource Innovation Centre Cross Faculty / Multi- disciplinary Virtual Centre Common Vision / Research Agenda Individual Faculty Independence W2RIC Sci Eng Business School EducationSociology Friday, 24 January 201415

16. Objectives More sustainable society/economy –Resources –Carbon Wealth creation in North-West R&D Opportunities for MMU Friday, 24 January 201416

17. Challenges Technical and applied fundamental solutions Commercial, exploitation and job creation Public engagement Policy development and regulation The Greater Manchester Waste Observatory Academia Industry Government

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