Online event on 4 October will explore collaboration, innovation, and the future of sustainable economic development
The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) has announced a collaboration with Lucy Kebbell, founder of The WIP, for a panel discussion titled ‘Innovating for Circularity’ as part of Circular Economy Week 2024.
The event, scheduled for 4 October, will focus on innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to drive the transition to a sustainable, circular economy.
The discussion will feature Majonne Frost, SATCoL’s Head of Environment and Sustainability, and will be hosted by Lucy Kebbell. The panel will delve into key strategies and technologies that underpin successful business-to-business (B2B) partnerships.
The panel will also explore the following topics:
- Partnership dynamics: How organisations are collaborating to address waste through collection, fibre recycling, and repurposing of materials
- Impact on unsold stock: A detailed look at how unsold stock donated to the Salvation Army is processed to reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy
- Future of circular technology: Insights into the latest technologies driving circularity, including advancements in recycling and sustainable manufacturing
The theme of the 7th annual Circular Economy Week emphasises the power of collaboration and innovation in developing sustainable solutions to reduce waste and maximise resource efficiency.
This one-hour webinar is free and available to businesses interested in learning more about sustainable practices and circular economy innovation. It will run from 12pm to 1pm on Friday 4 October.
SATCoL were recently recognised for their B2B innovation at the 2024 Marie Claire Sustainability Awards.
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