Transformation Talks by Veolia UK
The effects of the climate crisis are becoming starker every day. Tune in as we discuss the ecological transformation solutions that will help to turn the tide. We are joined by a range of experts - from both Veolia UK and other organisations - to discuss topics such as plastics recycling, food waste, sustainable procurement and much more. Find out more about the solutions of tomorrow, and how you can play your part in ecological transformation.
Episodes
31 episodes
How to secure PSDS Phase 4 funding
Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) funding is due to be released soon, supporting public sector organisations to hit their decarbonisation targets đź’ˇTo secure PSDS funding - which can help to drive significant carb...
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The Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF)
Are you a public sector organisation looking for support with decarbonisation funding?Tune in to this podcast episode to hear from two of our decarbonisation experts about how your organisation can benefit from the Public Sector Low Car...
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In conversation with: SmartParc
SmartParc is a global initiative that brings together manufacturers to build a sustainable and resilient food industry and at Veolia, we’ve helped deliver SmartParc’s ambitious district heating and cooling network that supplies the 155-acre ...
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Festivities, food waste and the future
What comes to mind when someone mentions Christmas?Presents? Decorating the tree? Or is it a dinner with all the trimmings, along with a few mince pies? 🍗 🥧During the festive season, the UK wastes approximately 270,000 tonnes of foo...
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41:16
Exploring biodiversity and beyond
Improving and protecting biodiversity is vital - but why? And how does biodiversity link to other important concepts like Net Zero and social value?To find out the answers to these questions and further your understanding of biodiversit...
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21:39
Everything you need to know about Wales Workplace Recycling
Are you aware of the new waste legislation coming into effect in Wales?Do you know what it means for your business?Listen to this episode of 'Ask the Expert', where we delve into the Wales Workplace Recycling & Single ...
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Preparing for the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund
The perceived cost of low-carbon technologies can be a barrier for manufacturing businesses looking to decarbonise. However, the IETF can support organisations to invest in solutions to help them to both cut their energy bills and reduce their ...
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In conversation with: One Stop
In partnership with convenience retailer One Stop, we are aiming to recycle over 380,000 milk bottles per year, closing the loop on plastics and helping to deliver ecological transformation.Beyond this project, we are working with One S...
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6:14
Sustainable products for the Agriculture sector
In this new episode of our Ask the Expert series, we discuss the sustainable products we offer for the agriculture sector and how they are compliant.Some of the UK's leading poultry suppliers use our livestock bedding products, w...
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Improving quality of life in our communities
From the Veolia Orchard to the vast range of projects supported by The Veolia Environmental Trust, we understand the impact of community initiatives on people in the local area. Improving quality of life is a key aspect of our Ecological Transf...
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The Electric Vehicle Revolution | What's Next?
ÂŁ77m has been invested for the research and development of electric and hydrogen heavy vehicles - a great step toward decarbonising transport, but with more EVs on UK roads, should we consider what happens to the end-of-life batteries?
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Facility Fact Files: energy from waste, wastewater treatment and closing the loop
In this ongoing series, we will be shining a spotlight on some of our energy, waste and water facilities, where you’ll find out how we turn rubbish into resources, milk bottles into new ones and how we are helping Scottish Water to achieve N...
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Recycling Electric Car Batteries | An Ecological Issue With a Circular Solution
With the number of electric vehicles on the road expected to grow from 8 million in 2020 to 116 million in 2030, ensuring stable access to raw materials is a strategic challenge.
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Are businesses doing enough to decarbonise?
Are businesses really doing enough to decarbonise?Most businesses have started taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint - but a lot more work still needs to be done.Tune in to hear from David Bevan, Head of IWE Professional...
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How can PSDS funding benefit you?
The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) is supporting public sector organisations' carbon reduction ambitions through a series of grants.Over ÂŁ1 billion has already been awarded by the scheme, with the next round of funding appl...
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17:06
Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Business
Energy is a precious resource so we are encouraging our business customers to consider these simple tips to help reduce energy use. There are several changes that can be made in the workplace that could impact energy efficiency and decrease cos...
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3:44
Navigating EPR, compliance and eco-design
EPR, DRS, RWS... What does it all mean to your business, and how can you make sure you're up-to-date and compliant?Tune into this episode of 'Ask the Expert' for a deep dive into Extended Producer Responsibility, and how it fits into th...
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Exploring the Plastic Packaging Tax
The Plastic Packaging Tax was introduced to the UK this time last year, in April 2022, to incentivise businesses to use more recycled plastic in their packaging. Now a year on, what has the tax achieved?
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In conversation with: Dulux Decorator Centre
Dulux Decorator Centre's sustainability ambitions have combined with Veolia's Ecological Transformation purpose to deliver an innovative paint can recycling scheme. The scheme has now received over one million paint cans, which can then be recy...
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A circular economy for plastics
Using recycled plastics can reduce COâ‚‚ emissions by at least 60% and by as much as 95%, whilst protecting the Earth's raw natural resources, so it's a crucial part of businesses' sustainability plans. This is wh...
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Sustainability in Sport: Birmingham City Football Community Trust
Simon Futcher, Regional & Local Sales Director at Veolia UK, is joined by Antony Isherwood, the Community Director at Birmingham City Football Community Trust, to take a deep dive into the initiatives that sports stadiums community trusts a...
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How can district heating help us decarbonise?
How much do you know about district heating schemes? As one of the most low-carbon ways to heat homes and buildings, district heating is something we should all be talking about.In this episode of 'Ask the Expert', Martyn Fuller is join...
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In conversation with: RECOUP
In April 2022, the UK-wide Plastic Packaging Tax came into effect. The tax applies to plastic packaging manufactured in or imported into the UK containing less than 30% recycled content.Tom McBeth, Policy and Infrastructure Manager at RE...
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25:49
Sustainability in the supply chain
Veolia UK's Supply Chain Director, Kevin Davies, and Responsible Business Manager, Danielle King, join Martyn Fuller to discuss sustainability in the supply chain.With businesses facing increasingly tough economic pressures, it can be ea...
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Decarbonising transport part 2: Electrifying our fleet in Westminster
In the second part in our Decarbonising Transport series, Martyn Fuller is joined by Edward Yendluri, Waste and Recycling Manager at Westminster City Council, and Briony Bendle, Strategy Manager - Municipal at Veolia UK, to discuss the introduc...
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