UK SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
THE UK Government, Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly and the Northern Ireland administration have come together to issue Taking it on - a consultation on developing a UK sustainable development strategy.
See www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/taking-it-on/consult/letter/index.htm
DEFRA has also released a booklet entitled, Sustainable Development Indicators in Your Pocket Statistical Guide showing progress on the 15 headline indicators and the 132 core set of indicators of sustainable development
See www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/sustainable/quality04/maind/pdf/index.htm
MONITORING OF PARTICULATE MATTER IN AMBIENT AIR AROUND WASTE FACILITIES
The Environment Agency has released a technical guidance document entitled, Monitoring of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air Around Waste Facilities (M17) The guidance is split into 3 sections providing guidance on factors to take into account when carrying out a monitoring programme, specific monitoring techniques available and fact sheets covering a number of different waste management facilities.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/444304/444641/595811/639613/?version=1&lang=_e
SEPA CORPORATE PLAN
SEPA has issued a corporate plan for 2004-2005 giving waste management a high priority as a means of improving water, land and air quality. SEPA will continue to work towards this outcome by encouraging waste minimisation, the reuse of waste, the adoption of best practice in the recovery of waste and ensuring compliance with licence conditions to protect the environment.
See www.sepa.org.uk/publications/corporateplan/2004corporate_plan.pdf
BATTERIES DIRECTIVE DEVELOPMENTS
The European Parliament has voted on the proposals to introduce a directive requiring the collection and recycling of all batteries placed on the EU market. The European Parliament raised 87 amendments to the original proposals from the European Commission who will now look at these and return a modified proposal accepting some and rejecting other amendments. See http://europa.eu.int/rapid/start/cgi/guesten.ksh?p_action.gettxt=gt&doc=IP/04/506|0|RAPID&lg=EN&display= and http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/waste/batteries/index.htm for background information
SALARIES SURVEY 2004
For a long time CIWM members have been asking that we run a salaries survey. In response to these requests we are happy to announce that the Wastes Management Salaries Survey 2004 has been launched. This is your opportunity to help get a handle on what you're worth and the results are scheduled to appear in the May issue of Wastes Management. Completing the confidential questionnaire will take just a few moments and we ask that
you respond by clicking on the link below.
See www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2G3RFFSYA
CIWM ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2004
The largest international wastes management conference and exhibition by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), from 15th - 18th June, in Torbay, Devon, UK. Participate in debating the following topics with key industry professionals; Waste as a resource, hazardous waste, landfill, producer responsibility, street environment, thermal treatment, zero waste, kerbside, alternative technologies, planning, healthcare wastes, wastes strategies, public attitudes and awareness, waste producers day. In addition, visit over 350 leading manufacturers and service providers promoting an extensive range of the latest waste management products and new concepts, in a warm, relaxing, networking atmosphere. See www.ciwm.co.uk/events
LOCAL AUTHORITIES BRIEFING SESSION
This briefing session for local authorities and others with an interest will be held on 10 May at CIWM HQ in Northampton and will include Household Waste Recycling Centres and their connection with hazardous waste and National Assessments of Civic Amenity Sites survey. Fly-tipping protocol, waste charging on the Isle of Man and anti-social behaviour. For more details contact technical@ciwm.co.uk. Places are limited to 45, so book early to ensure you can get a space!
A STEP CHANGE IN LANDFILL GAS
The CIWM will be holding a seminar on new developments in the management of landfill gas on the 27 May at Cranfield University. This event will examine the implications of new guidance from the UK regulators following the release of 7 consultation documents issued earlier this year. It will also use the opportunity to look at other issues and new research impacting upon landfill gas management and allow delegates with plenty of opportunity for discussing the future of landfill gas management. For further details of the seminar contact events@ciwm.co.uk
ENVIRENERGY 2004
A free to attend conference and exhibition for the region's energy and environmental practitioners, hosted each year at The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds on the 6th October. Focussing on energy and environmental management, it's a one-stop-shop for anyone active in energy and environmental management. To register for your free place or reserve an exhibition stand log on to www.envirenergy.org.uk.
EXPORT NEWS
Export leads provided in this section are forwarded from TradeUK, which is the Department of Trade & Industry's Internet based export service for UK companies. It uses the global network of British Embassies and Consulates to source and deliver by e-mail export sales opportunities direct to desktops. The TradeUK website (www.tradeuk.com) also contains an archive database of all the export sales leads, enabling companies to conduct independent searches for export leads for their products and services.
22-APR-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:GERMANY, POLAND
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY.
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96208586&c=75542&s=TradeArea
CIWM & ESA TRAINING COURSES
May Courses
The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling - 11th & 12th May - Northampton
Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations - 12th May - Northampton
Introduction to Waste Legislation - 18th May - Northampton
Duty of Care - 19th May - Northampton
The Management of Healthcare Wastes - 25th & 26th May - Northampton
An Introduction to the Management of Wastes - 25th - 27th May - Midlands
PPC for Landfill - Managing the Re-Permitting Process - 27th May - Northampton
June & July Courses
Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations - 24th June - Northampton
Practical Waste Management - 29th June - 1st July - Midlands
Industrial Hazardous Wastes Management - 30th June - 1st July - Northampton
To book or for further information on the above training courses, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the training department on 01604 620426.
