CEO of IOM3, the global materials network. CETF Chair. Former CEO of CIWM, civil servant. All my own views though!https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3mnufavt5n22fLooking forward to chairing this @ieep-uk.bsky.social webinar tomorrow, looking at some of the challenges - and potential solutions - to regulating #ForeverChemicals #PFAS. Great panel of folk to share their knowledge with us. Sign up via https://ieep.uk/news/event-webinar-pfas-exceptional-regulatory-measures-for-exceptional-chemicals/09 Jun 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnufavt5n22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lp56w4grkc26EPSRC and Defra holding a workshop to gather views from research & innovation ecosystem on future opportunities within the #CircularEconomy. Find out more and register at the link below by 19 May https://engagementhub.ukri.org/epsrc-m-ce/ceworkshop2025/14 May 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp56w4grkc26https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lnubop3s4c2tIt is going to be very interesting to see what uptake there is for this greener #metals premium. Much received wisdom is that people won’t pay more for greener when push comes to shove, but clearly London Metal Exchange thinks they will. https://www.iom3.org/resource/lme-explores-sustainable-metal-premiums.html28 Apr 2025 07:48 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnubop3s4c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lmkepybmyk2mScunthorpe can be at the heart of a thriving green steel sector. And we need steel for the UK https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/04/11/scunthorpe-can-be-at-the-heart-of-a-thriving-green-steel-sector/11 Apr 2025 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmkepybmyk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3llbyqiinyc24Quick take from @iom3.bsky.social on what the HM Treasury Spring Statement has for #materials, #minerals & #mining https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-responds-to-spring-budget-2025.html26 Mar 2025 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbyqiinyc24https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lfrssne4h22jCongratulations to @profrachelgan.bsky.social Fellow of @iom3.bsky.social and now OBE too! https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-fellow-recognised-in-new-year-honours-2025.html15 Jan 2025 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfrssne4h22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lekgz5tf5k2kInteresting analysis from Defra looking at future residual waste needs for England. Too much #EfW in the pipeline. Much of that will either need not to be built, or will need to replace less efficient plant. Stronger requirement on heat use (‘viable’) & #CCUS too. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/residual-waste-infrastructure-capacity-note/residual-waste-infrastructure-capacity-note30 Dec 2024 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lekgz5tf5k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3ldltdtubyc24Formal announcement of the membership & remit of the UK Government's Circular Economy Taskforce. Its expertise will 'enable co-design of the 1st strategy to begin the transition to a CE in England'. Delighted to be involved with a great group of very knowledgeable folk. https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/circular-economy-taskforce18 Dec 2024 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldltdtubyc24https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3ldj4trllls2lWell, as is traditional, time to reflect a bit on 2024. So, here is the @iom3.bsky.social - enjoy! https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-looks-back-at-2024.html17 Dec 2024 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldj4trllls2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3ldgivcd6zs26Congratulations to Dr Colleen Mann, elected @iom3.bsky.social Vice-President from 1 January 2025! https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-appoints-vice-president-2024.html16 Dec 2024 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldgivcd6zs26https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lcieqwaus224Good to see the UK Government reiterating its commitment to properly addressing #CriticalMaterials #CRM https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-welcomes-announcement-of-new-uk-critical-minerals-strategy.html04 Dec 2024 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcieqwaus224https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lcg26brhvc24It is great to welcome @edconway.bsky.social as an Honorary Fellow of @iom3.bsky.social, in recognition of the contribution he is making to public understanding of the key role of materials, minerals, and mining in our society and economy. https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-announces-honorary-fellowship.html03 Dec 2024 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcg26brhvc24https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3lbrxnrlyak2rThis is a really interesting paper from Nick Hatch, looking at some of the issues around meeting the demand for #CriticalRawMaterials. Well worth a read! https://www.iom3.org/resource-report/meeting-critical-raw-marterials-demand.html25 Nov 2024 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbrxnrlyak2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3laugzfkbxc2aGood to spend some time today with the group of leaders for materials science & engineering in some of the key universities. Very interesting to hear more about the challenges they face and to consider how @iom3.bsky.social can help.13 Nov 2024 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3laugzfkbxc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3larqc6xcrs2zWell. All of a sudden I seem to have a rush of followers on here. Firstly - thank you! Secondly, I guess someone has put me into their starter pack - also thank you! I hope I will satisfy your interest, o new followers!12 Nov 2024 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3larqc6xcrs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3l6k5h3bfen2bIn the light of the UK Government Green Paper on an Industrial Strategy, @iom3.bsky.social is seeking members’ input! https://www.iom3.org/resource/uk-government-publishes-green-paper-with-sights-on-modern-industrial-strategy.html15 Oct 2024 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3l6k5h3bfen2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3l5keqlxl5b23Lovely evening celebrating the International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme! Thanks to our hosts too. #IWRMP02 Oct 2024 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3l5keqlxl5b23https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3l4h5n7kxhk2qGreat to see four members of @iom3.bsky.social gaining recognition as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering ! Congratulations to Claire Davis, Sohini Kar-Narayan, Laura Jones and Duncan Wanblad! https://www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-members-elected-to-fellowship.html18 Sep 2024 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3l4h5n7kxhk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3l3x2wdsd3e2qListening to @chrisstark.bsky.social at the #GAEvent talking about his role leading the UK Government’s Clean Power by 2030 Mission. Real passion and belief that, whilst challenging, this is achievable. #NetZero12 Sep 2024 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3l3x2wdsd3e2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3l3dynqakia25Listening to Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed at the Green Alliance reception this evening. Lots of passion in the Westminster Abbey cloisters!04 Sep 2024 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3l3dynqakia25https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3l2a7obwaml2cSearch for Main Panel Chairs for the next Research Excellence Framework (#REF2029) now open until 26/9/24: +Medicine, Health & Life Sciences +Physical Sciences, Engineering & Mathematics +Social Sciences +Arts & Humanities More information at https://www.ref.ac.uk/panels/ref-2029-main-panel-chair-recruitment/21 Aug 2024 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3l2a7obwaml2chttps://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3kzqymlbacr23We have a complex set of light switches in our staircase, with eight different ones. Today, for the first time in years, they are all correctly aligned, all in the off position with all the lights off. Without deliberate action. Incredibly satisfying!15 Aug 2024 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3kzqymlbacr23https://bsky.app/profile/drcolinchurch.bsky.social/post/3kzjrhjc63m2dGood blog from Iain Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland on the need for more circularity of critical materials https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2024/08/12/the-uk-should-increase-energy-security-by-building-a-circular-economy-for-critical-raw-materials/12 Aug 2024 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:drmf7kljun4uitvwegal23le/app.bsky.feed.post/3kzjrhjc63m2d