Waste contributes 14% of Sydney’s carbon emissions. We are rapidly running out of landfill space, and missing enormous economic opportunities. In light of the IPCC report and ahead of COP26 we ask, what are the key challenges and potential solutions to our waste and sustainable materials strategy?

Speakers:
Ali Abbas, Director, Waste Transformation Research Hub, University of Sydney
Kate Wilson, Executive Director, Climate Change and Sustainability, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Lisa McLean, CEO, NSW Circular
Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney
Richard Kirkman, CEO, Veolia