BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:424@careengland.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260311T113319Z URL:https://www.careengland.org.uk/events/your-waste-excellence-roadmap-st rategic-pathways-to-quality-performance-cost-efficiency-and-carbon-reducti on/ SUMMARY:Waste Excellence: Cost Saving\, Carbon Reduction and Quality Improv ement DESCRIPTION:A recording of the webinar can reviewed below\, and a copy of t he slides can be found HERE\nhttps://youtu.be/2ph6DADiyIU\nParticipants jo ined our webinar to discover how simple\, practical changes to waste opera tions can deliver immediate benefits for businesses and the planet. With r esidents\, families\, and potentially the CQC's Environmental Sustainabili ty Quality Statement demanding greater environmental responsibility\, now was the time to act. Whether or not formal CQC assessments became mandator y for care homes\, attendees learned proven strategies to cut costs\, redu ce their carbon footprint\, energise staff and residents\, and position th eir care home as a leader in sustainable practice.\nAttendees heard from N ick Power and Gavin Anderson from Veolia in this must-attend webinar that delivered a clear\, actionable roadmap to revolutionise waste management. Participants discovered practical strategies\, from conducting effective w aste audits to inspiring staff engagement\, that work in harmony to slash carbon emissions\, boost recycling rates\, and strengthen financial perfor mance. As an exclusive bonus\, every attendee received a complimentary was te audit from Veolia's specialist team\, offering tailored insights and ex pert recommendations designed specifically for their facility's unique nee ds. This session provided both the knowledge and the tools to drive real\, measurable change.\nIn this session participants learned:\n\n\n How to c onduct and use simple waste audits to uncover quick wins that boost both e nvironmental and financial performance\, and how Veolia’s complimentary audit could jumpstart an improvement journey\n Practical steps to increas e sustainability through better segregation\, better procurement and inter nal processes\n Simple methods to engage staff and residents to help boos t efforts and create a culture that cares about sustainability\n How to u se data to implement cost reduction and efficiency improvements\n Real ex amples showing how care homes had cut waste costs and improved recycling r ates\n How small operational changes could impact a carbon footprint\n\nW ith Simpler Recycling regulations now in effect\, this webinar demystified compliance requirements for care services and equipped attendees with the knowledge to ensure their organisation met regulatory obligations with co nfidence.\nWhy Attend?\nCare providers stood at a pivotal moment: the chan ce to transform sustainability from a regulatory burden into a powerful dr iver of excellence in care delivery. This webinar went far beyond waste ma nagement—it focused on embedding sustainability into the very heart of a quality strategy. Attendees gained insights and confidence to lead the se ctor forward and received a complimentary waste audit from Veolia's expert s. This personalised assessment delivered targeted analysis and practical recommendations designed specifically for their care home\, empowering the m to set the standard in sustainable operations.\n\n\n\n\nVeolia Orchard ( Social Value) -\nhttps://www.veolia.co.uk/veolia-orchard - Veolia’s na tionwide orchard now stands at over 1\,500 apple and pear trees and 1\,900 strawberry plants.\nThrough this national campaign we want to give local communities a chance to feel the benefits of working with nature and getti ng their hands dirty. Recipients can use the programme to nurture new skil ls and take positive action in their communities.\nAs the trees and plants mature\, they will provide a source of healthy food\, whilst also helping to improve local air quality and support biodiversity.\nIn 2025\, the sch eme covered new ground by accepting applications from a wider range of set tings\, including universities\, colleges\, prisons\, care homes and commu nity centres.\n\nVeolia Policy Hub\nhttps://www.veolia.co.uk/policy-hub -  Our experts in legislation and policy are in direct contact with the UK Government to drive economic growth that will shape a greener future.\nWe ’re here to support you through legislative and policy changes and to he lp you deliver resource management solutions that balance sustainability a nd affordability\, to help your business thrive in this evolving and often complex landscape.\nWe’ll provide you with timely insights and tailored guidance\, positioning Veolia and our customers at the forefront of polic y development.\n\nContact Us\nFree Waste Audit - https://www.careengland. org.uk/waste-compliance-made-simple-how-free-waste-audits-reducing-costs/  or email kellee.wilkes@veolia.com\nTraining Courses - Download our gui de on waste segregation in England\, Wales and Scotland\, or download the individual modules below for seamless integration on your Learning Managem ent System. https://www.veolia.co.uk/ecological-transformation/simpler-re cycling/training-better-waste-segregation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.careengland.org.uk/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Official-Care-England-Webinar-Templates-45.png CATEGORIES:Care England,Care England Members,Non members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR