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Rebuilding Responsibly: Tackling Plastics in Construction – Join Us for an Interactive Webinar with RPM
Jun
Next month we step into Plastic Free July, and conversations around responsible material use and waste reduction are more critical than ever—especially in construction, a sector that produces substantial volumes of plastic waste yet holds immense potential to lead change.
That’s why I’m excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar hosted by the High Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) in collaboration with the Responsible Plastic Management (RPM) Program—a global assurance initiative dedicated to supporting industries in taking meaningful action on plastics.
📅 Date: Tuesday 1st July
🕧 Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm BST
📍 Where: Online, register here
Why This Matters
Plastic is deeply embedded in the construction sector—from packaging and insulation to pipes, membranes, and fittings. Yet, much of this plastic ends up in landfills or as unmanaged waste. With increasing pressure from legislators, clients, and the public to demonstrate sustainability leadership, construction firms must begin to rethink their relationship with plastic—and this webinar shows how.
The session, titled “Rebuilding Responsibly: Tackling Plastics”, will explore real-world pathways and practical strategies for reducing plastic waste, enhancing recycling, and embedding circularity across construction projects.
What You’ll Learn
Led by Dave Garforth, Technical Director at the RPM Program, this 45-minute session will provide:
- 📦 Examples of how construction firms are actively reducing plastic use on sites
- 🔄 Insights into recycling best practices and circular design thinking
- 🏷️ An introduction to Zero Plastic to Landfill Certification, and why it matters
- 🌍 Guidance on how to build a reputation for environmental leadership and responsibility
Dave brings over 25 years of expertise in sustainability, ESG, and supply chain assurance. Having shaped both national and international programmes, his experience is grounded, practical, and deeply aligned with the needs of built environment professionals today. Dave and RPM’s Aaron will walk us through how their globally recognised Trust Mark and assurance system supports companies on the path to better plastic management.
Whether you’re part of a design team, a contractor, a supplier, or a sustainability professional, this is an essential opportunity to understand how the construction sector can—and must—engage with plastic more responsibly.
Who Should Attend?
- Contractors and sub-contractors
- Architects, designers, and specifiers
- Sustainability officers and ESG leads
- Procurement teams
- Manufacturers and product developers
- Anyone interested in circular economy solutions in construction
Why Attend During Plastic Free July?
Plastic Free July is more than a campaign—it’s a global movement to inspire cleaner habits, better choices, and long-term systems change. As part of the built environment community, we can’t afford to ignore the role we play in material flows. This session is a concrete (no pun intended) step in aligning our actions with our sustainability goals.
Be part of the movement. Help build a more responsible construction sector—one that prioritises material intelligence, circular design, and environmental stewardship.
🟢 Register now to join us on the 1st July. Let’s tackle plastics together.
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