Resource Hot 100 2022 – 100-71
Company Secretary, UKWIN
"Bringing attention to the impact of incineration on the circular economy"
Paul Vanston (63)
CEO, INCPEN
"Making sure new legislation reflects different stakeholder needs"
A champion of waste as a resource, Paul heads up the packaging industry organisation INCPEN.
CEO, Reuse Network
"A leading light in the reuse movement"
Craig was awarded an OBE in 2013 for his work reducing poverty in low-income households through the reuse of furniture and electrical goods.
https://reuse-network.org.uk
Eifion Williams (23)
Chief Executive, Circular Communities Wales
"Founder of Wales’ Celyn Mutual Credit system"
Eifion is a Founder and CEO of Circular Economy Wales CIC and the founder of Wales's 'Celyn' Mutual Credit system, a pilot funded by the Welsh Government's Foundational Economy Challenge Fund. He has been at the forefront of Wales's Green Sheds development and has collaborated on the establishment of Zero Waste Schools Wales CIC.
Director, Beasley Associates
"An ambassador for the resources sector in Scotland and beyond"
Jane runs a consultancy working with local government across the UK, on a range of issues including waste partnership development.
Director, Brian Royson Mayne Limited
"Leading circular ecomony discussion across the home nations"
Brian Mayne provides consultancy support to the public, private and third sectors to increase resource efficiency, create a circular economy, manage waste and change behaviour - to increase understanding and action to deliver a sustainable society.
Get to Zero Manager, East Renfrewshire Council
"Creating opportunities to make the circular economy a reality"
Responsible for the coordination of all strategy, policy and performance related to the ‘Get to Zero’ agenda. Previously, Andrew spent 11 years with Zero Waste Scotland, delivering evidence and insights for Scotland's circular economy, resource management and resource efficiency strategies.
Technical Director, Anthesis Group
"Helping businesses move to circular business models"
Harris is a Technical Director at Anthesis Group who brings a wealth of experience in resource efficiency, sustainable supply chains, clothing durability and the built environment sector.
Founder, Green Heart Farm
"Author of the inspirational ‘The Rubbish Book’"
CEO, UKCM Limited
"Using innovation to drive the industry and its profile forward"
Emma co-founded container refurbisher UKCM in 1998 and was last year presented with an MBE for services to manufacturing.
Executive Director, On Pack Recycling Label
"Playing a crucial role in developing waste knowledge"
As current Visiting Professor and former Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of Northampton, Margaret plays a crucial part in educating and developing waste knowledge. She has also been the Executive Director of On Pack for the past two years, as well as previously being the president of CIWM.
Senior Advisor, ReLondon
"Advising London’s local authorities on the adoption of circular economy principles"
Non Executive Director, Topolytics Ltd, KCP Env Ltd
"Supporting startups in the waste sector at board level"
CFO, Reconomy
"Overseeing transformational growth and broadening of services"John's vision has helped Reconomy to establish an international footprint and broaden the service portfolio to offer waste and resource management, environmental compliance, sustainable product returns and intelligent supply chain solutions.
Director of Operations, Eunomia Research & Consulting
"Working at the forefront of research in the waste sector"
Debbie works at the forefront of research in the waste sector, inspiring those around her and delivering high-profile environmental projects with wide-ranging impacts.
https://www.eunomia.co.uk
Managing Director, Andy Hill Consultancy
"A leading figure in the alternative fuels sector"
Head of Pawsuading, Recycle Your Electricals campaign
"Changing people’s behaviour with his powers of pawsuasion"
Hypnocat is using his powers of pawsuasion to get everyone reusing and recycling their old electricals.
Technical Director, Anthesis UK
"A charismatic, reliable voice for the waste sector"
Simone has more than 20 years' experience of working in the waste and resources sector and is currently Technical Director at Anthesis, where she has been in post since June 2018.
Head of Group Sustainability, Reconomy
"A passionate professional driving improvements and change within the industry"
Diane is a passionate sustainability professional who joined Reconomy in 2018 and has made phenomenal progress within the overall ESG area.
https://www.reconomy.com
Head of Packaging Recycling and Design, RECOUP
"Advising industry bodies to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging"
Paul East produces and guides for retailers and packaging manufacturers to increase and improve recyclability of plastic packaging. Over the years this has led to a number of changes and improvements to keep plastics out of landfill and ensure thousands of tonnes of plastics are recycled and given a second life.
Director of Procurement, Valpak Limited
"Using innovation and collaboration to champion UK recycling"
Ben Richardson joined Valpak in 2020 as Director of Procurement, from sister company Helistrat, which is also part of the Reconomy group. Ben uses innovation and collaboration to champion UK recycling and last year was named one of the industry’s top 35 under 35.
Director of Recycling, Bryson Recycling
"Delivering recycling services across Northern Ireland and championing the circular economy"
Eric has led Bryson Recycling for the last 25 years, when it has grown from a Cash for Cans scheme to being the largest social enterprise recycler in the UK, delivering recycling services across Northern Ireland, Donegal and Wales.
Chairman, CIWM
"Bringing over 20 years of great industry experience to take the CIWM forward"
Dan has more than 20 years' experience in the waste and resources sector. Now Chairman of CIWM - the leading professional membership body for individuals working in the resources and waste management sector.
Strategic Business Development Director, REPIC Ltd
"A leader, coach and mentor for WEEE recycling"
Graeme is a board director with an essential role in delivering REPIC’s strategic plans as well as supporting scheme members on future legislative developments and the impact on their businesses.
Director, Anthesis Group
"Inspiring and championing women in the waste industry"
Debbie is the lead for the Waste and Resources Sustainability UK team within Anthesis. She has an extensive understanding of sustainability, resource efficiency, product stewardship and circular economy.
https://anthesisgroup.com
Co-founder, Freegle
"An icon in the reuse world"
Cat voluntarily runs Freegle Brighton, a free, grassroots service that facilitates reuse between nearly 30,000 users.
https://www.ilovefreegle.org
CEO and Founder, TerraCycle
"Transforming hard-to-recycle waste streams into supply chains"
https://www.terracycle.co.uk/
Director, Waste Fetch
"Simplifying waste collection services to resolve waste problems in the UK"
Group Director of Sustainable Operations, ISG
"Dedicated to moving the construction industry towards circular economics"
Head of ESG, Viridor
"Leading the carbon agenda at Viridor"
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