The Government's resources and waste strategy is the most ambitious and visionary piece of policy the sector has seen, certainly since the launch of Waste Strategy 2000, and perhaps ever. 

As such, 2019 is shaping up to be the most exciting year for the resources and waste sector, opening debates on areas ranging from eco-design, prevention of early product obsolescence and preserving natural capital, to improving consumer awareness, influencing buying habits and increasing the responsibilities of producers and distributors.