Leicestershire-based recycling company Casepak will host a half-day conference for local authorities (LAs) at its materials recycling facility (MRF) in Leicester on 27 June.

The ‘Five Step Approach to Improved Recycling Performance’ conference will invite LAs to share their knowledge and discuss methods on how to improve recycling performance.

Kevin Thomas, Casepak’s Director of MRF Operations, welcomed the industry conference, saying: “It is vital for the recycling industry as a whole that we share our operational experiences and research to spread best practice and improve the quality of outputs supplied to UK reprocessors.

“Technology alone will not deliver the improvements and efficiencies needed to recover more materials, but education and shared knowledge can help to bridge the gap and improve recycling performance and quality in the UK.”

Speakers at the conference will include:

• Steve Waite, Sector Specialist, WRAP:

Presentation on the latest MRF performance statistics.

• Ray Georgeson, Chief Executive, Resource Association:

How effective local authority collections can contribute to closing the loop and establish a green economy.

• Kevin Pegg, Group Manager of Neighbourhood Services, Blaby District Council:

How Blaby District Council has improved recycling performance and outcomes.

The conference will begin at 12pm and will be held at Casepak’s MRF on Sunningdale Road, Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate, Leicester LE13 1UX. Following the conference, delegates are invited to a networking event at Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

You can download the full programme and reserve your space at the Casepak website.