Calling all business entrepreneurs who see carpet waste as a valuable resource -

Carpet Recycling UK, the industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet, has issued a call for papers for potential speakers to address its two-day annual conference on July 5 and 6.

Its second annual conference at Birmingham's Institute of Engineering and Technology will focus on Design for Recycling and includes an Entrepreneurs Event, which aims to share knowledge and latest technological developments with delegates.

Open to both members and non-members, interested speakers are asked to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words on their chosen topic by April 30th. Synopses should be sent to Jane Gardner of recycling specialists Axion Consulting, which manages the scheme - jane@carpetrecyclinguk.com


CRUK Co-ordinator Jane Gardner comments: "The Entrepreneur Events is aimed at encouraging recyclers and businesses to look at carpet recyclate as a valuable raw material and resource that can be given a second life in new applications, such as 'green' roofs, equestrian surface mixtures or land reclamation.

"We're hoping to attract speakers on a range of subjects to share knowledge and encourage wider reuse of carpet waste and its diversion from landfill. Topics could include results from collection and recycling trials or re-use initiatives, for example."

Meanwhile, Carpet Recycling UK will be highlighting novel re-uses for carpet waste on Stand S22 at Ecobuild 2011. Its full seminar programme on Thursday March 3rd showcases innovative developments in the re-use of carpet waste. Key areas cover eco design for recycling, trends in specification for sustainable carpets and using carpet waste as a resource in new applications. Call 0161 440 8325 or visit www.carpetrecyclinguk.com