Appointment of Policy Manager

Robbie will manage the company's WEEE consultation responses and work with industry organisations to communicate member views on long-standing issues.

The position has been created in response to demand for information from producers, recyclers and the government over issues such as exporting waste, single-use plastics and the circular economy.

Robbie will be responsible for submitting Ecosurety responses to Government consultations, as well as working with industry stakeholders to communicate the views of the organisation's members. He says:

"During the past six months, Ecosurety has seen a significant, and heartening, revival of interest in compliance regulation from the waste and recycling industry, but also from Government.

"The waste and recycling industry has gone from having to bash down doors, to being actively sought out for its views.

"Ecosurety is convinced the UK has the potential to radically change and improve the way resources are managed through extended producer responsibility, and ultimately maximise UK recycling. I am excited about the opportunity to pursue my passion for system change in this new role."

Robbie joined Ecosurety from IKEA's sustainability team.