ESS 2023 Show Review Magazine

11-12 Sept 2024 NEC, Birmingham

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2023 Review

Solutions for the future.

Editor’s Letter In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a choice but a necessity, we find ourselves on the brink of transformative innovations at the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo. As we look back on the 2023 show and begin our preparations for the 2024 event, our digital magazine stands ready to be your portal to a world of articles, videos, statistics, and timely updates.

I want to express our sincere gratitude to those who graced us with their presence at the previous Environmental Services & Solutions Expo. Your engagement and commitment to environmental stewardship made the event truly special. The enthusiasm and shared insights from attendees played an instrumental role in the success of our coverage.

Looking back, we are inspired by the collective passion and dedication showcased at the previous expo. It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to join us once again in the coming year. Your continued support is invaluable as we strive to deepen our exploration of sustainable solutions and innovations.

As we anticipate the 2024 Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, we look forward to not only meeting familiar faces but also welcoming new ones to our community of like-minded individuals committed to shaping a more sustainable future.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. We can't wait to see you on 11-12 September 2024.

Rob Mowat

Managing Director ESS Expo

2023 Review Position your business in front of ESS’s world leading audience and expose your brand to over 12,000 professionals.

Environmental Services & Solutions Expo: A Vision for a Sustainable Future The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2023, held on 13-14 September, was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders dedicated to advancing sustainability.

With over 12,000 visitors in attendance, more than 570 exhibitors, 350 speakers, and 120 live demonstrations, this event showcased the growing commitment to environmental responsibility. Beyond the impressive numbers, the expo addressed key themes of net zero, the circular economy, and biodiversity, setting the stage for an environmentally conscious future.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS The "Leaders in Waste" talk set the tone for meaningful conversations about the future of waste management. Experts and industry leaders engaged in discussions on innovative strategies to reduce waste and promote recycling. This talk highlighted the urgency of addressing waste-related challenges and encouraged attendees to rethink their approach to waste disposal.

A presentation on the global impact of "Blue Planet II" underscored the profound influence of documentaries on environmental awareness.

The event emphasised the power of media in shaping public opinion and the need for more educational content to inspire positive environmental action.

The expo also welcomed special guest appearances from the lovable Wombles, known for their dedication to cleaning up litter, and an Ed Sheeran lookalike. These fun additions to the event brought smiles to the faces of attendees and emphasised the importance of making sustainability engaging and relatable.

ESS EXPO APP In a world increasingly driven by technology, the ESS Expo introduced an innovative app, allowing visitors to plan their day and connect with other attendees before and during the event. This user-friendly app made it easier for participants to maximise their experience, find relevant exhibitors and sessions, and network effectively.

NETWORKING EVENTS The expo offered numerous networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections and discussions. The Water Pollution Prevention Award recognised individuals and organisations making substantial contributions to mitigating water pollution. The ESS Launch Party, attended by over 300 guests, provided an enjoyable evening of networking and socialising, reinforcing the importance of building sustainable relationships in the industry.

In addition, the Women in Sustainability breakfast meeting celebrated the achievements of women in the field and promoted gender equality in the environmental services and solutions sector. This event highlighted the essential role of women in driving sustainability initiatives and encouraged greater diversity and inclusion within the industry.

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES As we look towards the future, exhibitor opportunities for the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2024 promise even more engagement and innovation.

Companies looking to showcase their sustainable solutions and services are encouraged to explore these opportunities. To learn more, please enquire via this form: www.ess-expo.co.uk/involved

SAVE THE DATE: 11-12 SEPT 2024 Mark your calendars for the next Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, scheduled for 11-12 September 2024. You can register your interest in attending the event here: www.essexpo.co.uk/register-interest-2024.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of this dynamic gathering focused on creating a more sustainable world.

EXPANDING HORIZONS The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo continues to evolve, and 2024 promises exciting developments that expand the scope of the event, further emphasising the commitment to sustainability.

Two significant changes for the upcoming year include the introduction of the Air Pollution Control Expo and the transformation of the Flood and Water Management Expo into the Water Resource Management Expo.

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EXPO The brand-new Air Pollution Control Expo is a dedicated event that places air quality at the forefront of environmental considerations. With the rising concern about air pollution, emissions, dust, odours, and noise, this specialised expo will provide a platform for experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss, demonstrate, and promote innovative solutions for air pollution control and management. As our world grapples with the health and environmental implications of air pollution, this event will serve as a vital hub for knowledge sharing, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering collaborations to combat emissions effectively.

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EXPO The transformation of the Flood and Water Management Expo into the Water Resource Management Expo reflects the ever-evolving nature of the environmental services and solutions industry.

Water is a critical resource, and integrated water management is at the forefront of global sustainability efforts. This reimagined event will provide a comprehensive platform for the discussion and exploration of sustainable water management, conservation, and efficient resource allocation.

The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2023 was a milestone event that united a global community of stakeholders committed to environmental responsibility. With its impressive attendance and diverse array of exhibitors and speakers, the event successfully addressed key themes of net zero, the circular economy, and biodiversity.

As we look forward to the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2024, the future promises even more exciting opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The introduction of the ESS Expo app and the various networking events underlined the event's commitment to creating a sustainable and interconnected future. Don't forget to mark your calendars for 11-12 September 2024, and be part of the ongoing journey toward a greener, more sustainable world.

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2023

IN NUMBERS

12,189 attended

ESS attracted visitors from across the entire environmental sector. From public, private and Governmental organisations, ESS is the place where key players spark industry change and develop revolutionary partnerships.

Reason for attending

£69BN Combined turnover of visiting companies

17,000+ 64

To attend seminars

To meet customers

To meet suppliers

Countries Networking

To buy products & services

Meetings

70m

Media reach

Visitor profile Waste Management........................................ 17% Supplier......................................................... 14.8% Industry.......................................................... 14.8% Energy........................................................... 14.2% Water............................................................ 10.8% Local Authority................................................ 7.8% Consultant...................................................... 7.2% Construction/Civil Enginering............................ 6.8% Air Quality ..................................................... 6.6%

Recycleye’s UK bestseller robot draws crowds at RWM 2023

Our UK and Ireland Sales Team arrived at our bright RWM 2023 stand buoyed by the success we’ve achieved over the past 3 years since we first exhibited at RWM. This included the recent announcement by Bryson Recycling of their investment in 4 additional Recycleye robots for their Mallusk MRF. In August, Letsrecycle reported Bryson’s investment decision, following the successful results achieved by their first robot, installed to automate QC on their fibre line in September 2021. 2 of the subsequent 4 units will be installed over a fibre line with the objective of picking non-paper items such as plastics, cans and cardboard to reduce contamination.

The remaining 2 robots will operate on a residual line, where they will target the removal of recyclable materials, diverting higher volumes into recycling.

So, we were excited to meet waste management companies and councils at RWM 2023 who were similarly interested in beginning an automation journey for their quality control operations, whilst catching up with existing customers on the profitability results reaped from their AIpowered robotic sorting. Supported by our new Head of Sales, Christophe Parrot, and showing a myriad of videos of our computer-vision-fortified robots sorting items on fibre, residual, plastics and aluminium lines at sites across Europe, we welcomed MRF managers interested in the potential to automate their own sites.

Many were asking about the benefits of AI-powered sorting technology compared to NIR or manual picking, giving us the opportunity to share how AI can decrease costs of sorting, whilst sorting to higher granularities. This is achieved by the system’s ability to detect to material and object level, e.g. aluminium aerosol, whilst maintaining consistent and reliable picking.

Throughout the show, industry experts remarked on the significant role AI will play in the future, so we were proud to explain how AI is benefitting MRFs already, with 17 of our robots installed across the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium and Italy. Other visitors approached the stand ready to discuss imminent investment in automation, adding to the 30 contracted Recycleye robots in the UK and Ireland alone, making it, we believe, the bestselling waste-sorting robot in the country.

In addition, we were excited to display videos on the stand introducing our latest technology: AI-powered air jets.

This is a world-first innovation for MRFs, developed specifically to sort high volumes of material at high speed and high accuracy.

Meanwhile, in the Keynote Theatre on Day 1 of RWM, the CIWM announced their newest campaign ‘Leading the Way to a World Beyond Waste’, which has been created by Content With Purpose to highlight “the integral role that the resources and waste management industry plays in the progression towards a zero-waste society.” We were proud to feature as one of the innovation partners of the digital series, alongside our customer Panda Ireland, to showcase the robotic automation of their MRF’s DMR sorting operations.

Overall, RWM 2023 showcased the progress made in the AI-powered waste-sorting market in the past year, demonstrating that many waste management companies are investing in robotic sorting in two, three or fourfold. It was great to see that MRFs are increasingly benefitting from the visibility, consistency, and reduced sorting costs reaped from digital automation. We look forward to next year’s show!

www.recycleye.com

Zoe Cook, Technical Sales Manager (UK + Ireland) at Recycleye, shares insight on her experience of RWM 2023.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Official Highlights Video

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INTERVIEW WITH MARK HAYTON, EGGER TIMBERPAK Mark Hayton discusses ESS 2023 and EGGER Timberpak UK.

INTERVIEW WITH MIKE MAUDSLEY, ENFINIUM Mike Maudsley speaks to Josh Doherty, presenting their vision for the future.

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INTERVIEW WITH JAMES HONEYBORNE, BLUE PLANET II James Honeyborne talks about the importance of events such as ESS.

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We let the numbers do the talking from Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2023.

INTERVIEW WITH JOHN FOZZARD, ADLER & ALLAN John Fozzard tells us why you need to attend in 2024.

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WHAT VISITORS & EXHIBITORS HAD TO SAY ABOUT ESS 2023 "It is the leading exhibition for the industry and it is a great opportunity for us to meet and engage with current members and stakeholders, as well as using it as an platform to engage with prospective members."

Environmental Services Association “I’d just like to say a huge thank you for the best Expo we’ve done all year!”

Hallgruppen "Great time this year - lots of exciting leads and conversations. An excellent platform to showcase our offerings and get exposure to the type of potential clients we can benefit."

Eunomia "It's been amazing, I've learnt loads, it's been really really interesting to learn more about the details of what actually goes behind all of these organisations, and it's been really amazing to see them highlighted" Solutions for the Planet “ESS had the best networking opportunities I have had at an Exhibition in a long time!”

Halifax Fan "I found some interested partners and investors like I have at no other event. " Carbon Set "If you've missed out this year, you've missed out on a lot of really good things. Try and make sure that you can attend next year. It's beneficial to see the number of stands and number of exhibitors who are here promoting what they've got and how it can benefit your company."

Adler & Allan

2024 Developments Plans and developments for 2024

360 degrees of the environmental Sector ESS leads the transition to a more environmentally-friendly planet through solutions and technologies in land, water, resource and energy management.

RWM - RESOURCE & WASTE MANAGEMENT EXPO Showcasing innovations in sustainable waste management and resource practices.

EFD - ENERGY, FUELS & DECARBONISATION EXPO Advancing clean energy solutions and strategies for carbon emissions reduction.

CLR - CONTAMINATION & LAND REMEDIATION EXPO Addressing environmental challenges through solutions for land remediation, soil contamination and much more.

What’s new?

WWM - WATER & WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT EXPO FWM -> BECOMES WRM Exploring technologies for efficient water resource management and wastewater treatment.

AQM - AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT EXPO

Focusing on air quality monitoring, emissions control, and improvement initiatives worldwide.

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