HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT
Defra has issued a long awaited report on the health and environmental effects of various waste management activities. Headline findings include less than 1% of UK dioxin emissions originate from incineration and no evidence existing to show living near a landfill increases the risk of cancer. The report concludes that modern day practice for managing waste has at most a minor effect on human health and the environment, particularly when compared to everyday activities. For the full report (420 pages) and extended summary see www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/health-effects/index.htm To view the CIWM press release on our redeveloped web site see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/215
WRAP BUSINESS PLAN
WRAP has published a business plan detailing their priorities over the next 3 years. Included in the plan is the delivery of 4.25 million tonnes of new recycling capacity by 2006. WRAP's increased role in waste minimisation and awareness is highlighted by the plans for a national awareness campaign to generate a minimum increase of 10% in the public perception of recycling as a 'must or should do' activity and reduce the growth of waste arisings to a 1% per year. See www.wrap.org.uk/publications/BusinessPlan2004.pdf
NORTH WEST CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP MEEEITNG - 'SOMETHING FOR NOTHING!'
The above meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 May 2004 at Longfords, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. There will be speakers on Waste Minimisation and Zero Waste. For further details contact Sinead Tunney: sinead@gordonmackie.net
ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH - PLAYERS WANTED
Any member wishing to represent the CIWM in this year's cricket match versus the Environment Agency should contact howard.robinson@enviros.com The annual cricket match takes place this year on the afternoon/evening of the 15th June during the Conference and Exhibition in Torbay. The series currently stands at 2 wins each with the Agency current holders of the "no hot ashes" trophy.
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, this years exhibition promises to be one of the busiest to date as we prepare to welcome over 350 leading manufacturers and service providers from the waste management industry to Torbay. Most of the show is now completely sold out and we have extended the Preston Green Internal Marquee due to the large demand for stands. Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/events for more details.
CALL FOR PAPERS - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
WARMNET, a network of Universities involved in wastes management research and education is calling for postgraduates and new researchers to submit papers on waste minimisation, recovery, re-use, recycling and novel approaches to waste treatment. Abstracts of 200 words should be submitted to tacklingwaste@northampton.ac.uk by the 28th May 2004.
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.
05-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO
INFRASTRUCTURE REDEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY-SENSITIVE TOURIST AREAS.
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209036&c=75542&s=TradeArea
06-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:BRAZIL
INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT AND BASIC SERVICES
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209164&c=75542&s=TradeArea
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
May Courses
The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling - 11th & 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
