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IT started out as a simple concept to try and accelerate equality and diversity within a typically male-dominated industry. But after only one year in existence, the Women’s Recycling Alliance (WRA) has grown substantially from a standing start, gaining momentum throughout the UK and overseas, with members also joining the network from Ireland and Switzerland.


The initiative is the brainchild of Sarah Sanpher-McDowell, a waste professional with more than seven years’ experience, and development director at Clearpoint Recycling. With Clearpoint the first organisation to back the venture, the WRA aims to empower women who work in waste, develop their confidence and leadership skills, plus provide a platform to discuss challenges in industry.


Female representatives from companies including Viridor, Veolia UK, and Yorwaste Ltd, are already on board and, after a significant first year, all eyes are now on what the group can achieve heading into 2020.


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Commenting on the milestone achievement, Sarah said: “I set up the WRA in June 2018 with the aim of connecting like-minded women throughout the waste and recycling industry.


“It’s important to highlight that I, personally, have only ever had positive experiences working in the sector. But we can’t get away from the fact that there is a gender imbalance in this field. The WRA therefore exists to make a positive change to the future of the industry by encouraging the development of the talent that already exists within it, establishing more relationships between businesses and hopefully inspiring other women into the sector.”


Personal and professional development is a key strand to the WRA’s ethos, continued Sarah. “We’re passionate about helping delegates to reach their potential both in and out of the workplace,” she said. “This plays a part in empowering women to feel confident in their abilities.”


To celebrate the milestone 12-month mark, over 30 professionals ‒ from recycling companies, manufacturers, the public sector, exporters and re- processors ‒ gathered for a members’ event at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Birmingham.


Sarah concluded: “It’s been an amazing year and, in 2020, we’re looking to evolve the membership and sponsorship side of the WRA in order to further grow our existing group, continue delivering insightful events, and become the go-to networking hub for women throughout the industry.”





 (L-R) Hariette Shave, northern buyer at Clearpoint Recycling and Sarah Sanpher-McDowell, development director at Clearpoint Recycling & WRA founder


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We’re passionate about helping delegates to reach their potential both in and out of the workplace.


 Jules Wyman leads the Imposter Syndrome workshop





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