There has been positive action taken on circularity in the paint sector in recent years – how can we take this further across the sector?

With 50 million litres of paint being wasted each year across the UK, there is a pressing need to find circular solutions that limit waste and keep paint in circulation.

Our expert panel will look at some of the most successful interventions in the painting and decorating sector to date, consider potential approaches for future industry efforts, and look at how the lessons from the paint sector can be applied more by businesses looking to address supply chain resilience and find circular solutions for commonly wasted materials.

Key information

Date: Thursday 7th May 2026
Time: 1-2pm
Where: Online

Speakers

• Ann Stevenson
  Circular Economy Lead at Resource Futures
• Jude King
  Community Project and Development Manager at Resource Futures
• Ben McClelland
  PaintCare Operations Manager at the British Coatings Federation
• Neil Ogilvie
  Chief Executive at the Painting and Decorating Association