London, UK  – The Recycling Expo and co-located Sustainable Trade & Production Expo have officially unveiled their agenda for 7–8th October 2025 at ExCeL London, promising two days packed with high-impact debate, cutting-edge innovation, and real-world solutions for the circular economy.

Across three dedicated stages - the Industry Leadership Main Stage, the Circular Innovation Stage, and the Waste Management Stage - the programme brings together policymakers, innovators, and operators from across the recycling and sustainability spectrum.

Agenda Highlights

Industry Leadership Main Stage

• 09:30, 7 Oct – Policy in Motion: EPR, ETS, Simpler Recycling & the Circular Economy Road Ahead

• 12:15, 7 Oct – Designing for Circularity: How HP’s Refurbishment and Reuse Models Drive Real-World Sustainability

• 15:45, 7 Oct – Turning Waste into Opportunity: Corporate Champions Driving ESG Impact

• 09:30, 8 Oct – The Circular Economy Strategy 2025: Perspectives on Plastics, Metal, Glass & Wood

• 12:15, 8 Oct – Future-Scaping Waste Management: Where to Invest Now for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Circular Innovation Stage

• 10:30, 7 Oct – Rethinking Textiles: From End-of-Life to Global Circular Solutions

• 13:45, 7 Oct – Seeing Value in Waste: How Global Brands like Chanel are Spinning the Circular Economy

• 16:00, 7 Oct – Delivering Circular Economy in Practice: From London’s Strategy to UK-Wide Action

• 11:30, 8 Oct – Evolving the Recyclability Assessment Methodology: Unlocking Circularity Beyond Recycling

• 15:15, 8 Oct – Inclusive Circularity: Why the Future of Sustainability Needs Both People and Planet

Waste Management Stage

• 10:15, 7 Oct – Chemical Recycling: Unlocking the Value of Hard-to-Recycle Plastics

• 12:15, 7 Oct – Bio-Conversion with Black Soldier Flies: Closing the Loop on Organic Waste

• 15:00, 7 Oct – Latest Tech in Waste Management: Smarter Operations, Stronger Markets

• 11:15, 8 Oct – Beyond the Bin: How Brokers Are Evolving to Drive Value, Compliance & Transparency

• 14:00, 8 Oct – Plastic Reality Check: Unlocking Value from Complex Polymers Under Evolving Legislation

Confirmed speakers across the three stages include Adam Read MBE (SUEZ), Margaret Bates (DEFRA), Alan Wheeler (Textile Recycling Association), Nancy Powell (HP), Bob Holtermans (Insect Engineers), Bettina Gilbert (WRAP), and many more, with further names to be announced.

Laura Lawrance, Strategic Partnerships & Marketing Manager, commented:

“This year’s agenda cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what industry professionals need: clarity on legislation, practical innovation, and pathways to circularity. Whether you’re a policymaker, waste manager, sustainability lead, or innovator, the 2025 programme is designed to help you connect, learn, and take action.”

The 2025 edition is set to attract thousands of professionals from across local authorities, manufacturing, retail, construction, logistics, and beyond. Alongside the stages, visitors can expect live demonstrations, interactive features, and multiple networking opportunities designed to spark meaningful connections across the value chain.

Registration is free and now open at https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/RE25/.