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We're delighted to announce the shortlist for the NERF Awards 2026, celebrating the organisations, projects and individuals making a real difference across the North East waste and resources sector. Following another year of fantastic entries, our judging panel has had the difficult task of reviewing initiatives that demonstrate innovation, commitment and positive impact across the region. From finding creative ways to prevent waste and giving valuable resources a second life

By Michelle Moran, Associate Director and Environmental Scientist, Egniol I have spent more than thirty years working on landfill sites, and I still find the subject splits a room. When I was asked to speak at the recent North East Recycling Forum at Gateshead College on 21st September 2026, I knew landfill could go one of two ways. It could be brushed aside as yesterday's problem, or it could spark a proper conversation about a part of our infrastructure that has never reall

The North East Recycling Forum has always been about bringing people from across the waste and resources sector together. We strive to make NERF a place where people feel comfortable starting conversations, exchanging ideas and building relationships that continue long after an event has finished. Whether from local authorities, academia, the private sector, charities or community organisations, our members all share a common ambition: finding better ways to reduce waste, use

The North East Recycling Forum (NERF) is delighted to announce the launch of the NERF Awards, set to debut at this year’s Annual...

Friends of NERF Spotlight series: Bartec are a Gold Friend of NERF At Bartec , we understand that effective public services are vital for...

The countdown has begun to the new Simpler Recycling regulations for businesses across England which come into effect on 31st March 2025....

Simpler Recycling Guides are available for your workplace

A partnership between Genee Consulting Ltd , Net Zero North East England and North East Recycling Forum. On the 31st March 2025, new...

The North East Recycling Forum (NERF) has been running in the sector since 1989, making this year the 35th anniversary. The NERF acts as...

Celebrating 35 years of the North East Recycling Forum this November, in Durham Town Hall.