If you are working on net zero in manufacturing, you need clarity on what standards can help you do next
This free webinar brings together remanufacturing, circular textiles, plastics and biomaterials in one focused session. You will hear how standards can support better use of materials, stronger circular economy practices and more consistent progress towards net zero.
As part of BSI Net Zero Week 2026, this session helps you see how manufacturing priorities connect to the wider net zero picture across sectors.
Webinar details
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Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
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Time: 09:30–11:30 (BST)
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Location: Online
What this webinar will cover
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How standards support remanufacturing and related product value retention processes.
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What is changing in circular textiles, including developing and published standards.
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How plastics and biomaterials standards can support resource efficiency, reuse and lower-carbon materials.
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Where new standards work is being developed and what it means for your organization.
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How standards can help you measure impact, support compliance and drive innovation across the value chain.
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How to connect manufacturing decisions with wider sustainability and net zero goals.
Event timings
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09:30 – Welcome and introduction
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09:35 – Remanufacturing in practice: Extending product life and reducing waste
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10:00 – Circular textiles: Designing for durability, reuse and recovery
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10:25 – From Lab to Market: Why Standards Are Critical to the Future of Bio-based Materials
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10:50 – Live Q&A
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11:30 – Close and next steps
Why you should attend
If you work in design, materials, procurement, sustainability, innovation or manufacturing operations, this session gives you a clearer view of what standards already exist, where new work is underway and how you can apply that thinking in your own organization.
You will leave with practical insight, a better understanding of key standards activity and a stronger sense of where manufacturing can contribute to net zero progress.
Speakers
Dr Jen Vanderhoven Dr Jen Vanderhoven is CEO of the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), a biotechnology leader with 20+ years’ experience spanning R&D, commercial strategy, and sustainable innovation. She champions bio-based materials, circular bioeconomy policy, and strategic partnerships to drive positive environmental and industry transformation. |
Anna Fricker Anna is a Senior Standards Manager at BSI, where she is responsible for the portfolio of standards across the materials and manufacturing sector. Prior to joining BSI, Anna worked in academic research and holds a doctorate in materials science from Imperial College London. |
Sarah Kelly Sarah Kelly is a Lead Standards Development Manager in BSI’s Standards Development department. She has been working with mechanical engineering committees for 19 years following an initial 10 years in BSI’s Editorial and Content Development division. Sarah is an international Committee Manager within ISO, the international standards organization, running international Technical Committees, Subcommittees, and working groups for technical product documentation, specification, and verification. She is also the national Committee Manager for those areas creating standards – including BS 8888 – with the UK’s leading industry and academic experts. |
 Dr Lynn Wilson Dr Lynn Wilson is an award‑winning academic and interdisciplinary social scientist whose leadership in circular economy and sustainable business ethics spans over thirteen years. With extensive national and international experience, she specialises in translating circular economy principles into actionable policy, governance, and organisational practice across public, private and third‑sector systems. She is the founder and Managing Director of Circular Design Synergy Ltd, a consultancy advancing evidence‑based circular and sustainable business models for industry and non‑profit organisations. |
