ISWA Beacon Conference Resourcing the Future
Waste Prevention, Recycling Markets, Ecodesign
15 - 17 June 2016 Oslo / Norway

ISWA’s sixth Beacon Conference on Waste Prevention and Recycling is organised by the ISWA Working Group on Recycling and Waste Minimisation (WGRWM) and hosted by the City of Oslo, Norway. Registration is open and rolling, we hope you will join us in Oslo! Confirmed Key Note speakers are Julie Hill, of the Waste And Resource Action Programme, UK; Markus Reuter, of the Helmholz Institute, Germany as well as Björn Appelqvist, head of WGRWM, Denmark.

This year our distinguished speakers will focus on the waste prevention aspects of the new circular economy, experts will highlight inspiring case studies as we move towards zero waste societies.

Leading themes in focus are:

• New Methods for Measuring Recycling
• The Development of Markets for Recycled Materials and
• The Global Impacts of EU Waste Policy such as the Ecodesign Directive and the Circular Economy

Conference highlights include two study tours: one to a number of sites recovering waste from Oslo’s households and the other following the journey of bottles with a deposit fee from the store through to the sorting and recycling plant.

Places for these tours are limited, so do register your preference in the online registration form.
The formal conference programme also includes an evening excursion for a meal in the glorious countryside surrounding Oslo.

In addition, the city has much to offer with its iconic harbour-side Opera House, the Nobel Peace Centre and the Viking Ship Museum, all within easy distance from the main square.

Accommodation - June is a popular month for travellers to Oslo, so do book your accommodation soon. The City of Oslo has negotiated special conference rates at the following hotels:
Thon Hotel Europa: St Olavs gate 31, 0166 Oslo
Thon Hotel Bristol: Kristian IV's gate 7, 0164 Oslo
The conference rate for the recommended hotels is only available until 15thMay so take advantage while you can - click here to book

Programme & Registration

Click here to view the preliminary programme and find out more
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