STATE OF THE EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT
The European Environment Agency has released Signals 2004; an update on selected issues showing the state of the EU environment. The report looks at issues including climate change, agriculture, water pollution, transport and a section showing trends in packaging waste; showing volumes of packaging waste on the increase.
See http://reports.eea.eu.int/signals-2004/en/ENSignals2004web.pdf
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY ~ JUNE 5TH
Saturday 5th June sees the 30th World Environment Day. World Environment Day has previously been celebrated in many ways, with people all over the world getting involved in street rallies, bicycle parades, concerts, school activities and tree planting, as well as recycling and clean-up campaigns. A high profile global summit attended by important environmental and governmental representatives will also be taking place in Barcelona. See http://www.unep.org/wed/2004/ and
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/wed/571949/?version=1&lang=_e
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SCOTLAND
SEPA has published a new comprehensive guide to 'who does what' in the Scottish environment. The web-based directory includes the main responsibilities for major public bodies, as well as phone, website and e-mail details. The aim of the guide is to help the public and other stakeholders identify the right organisation to contact with queries and complaints. See www.sepa.org.uk/about/
CIWM FORUM ON WASTE PLANNING REVIEW
Our website will be used to gauge CIWM members' opinion on high profile topics. It will open sessions for clearly advertised periods to allow feedback on specific issues. The first will be ODPM's forthcoming Waste Planning Policy Statement (PPS 10); this will be used to develop early stage feedback to ODPM and to develop CIWM's policy position on this vital issue. For this topic the forum will be open from the Friday 19 June till Friday 9 July. Peter Ellis will be speaking at our conference in mid June - you may like to hear what he has to say before responding.
CIWM ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2004
The largest international wastes management conference and exhibition by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), runs 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 year's 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. Those wishing to attend the exhibition can register online. See www.ciwm.co.uk for more details.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT CIWM
The CIWM currently has two vacancies at our headquarters in Northampton for an Education Development Co-ordinator and a Technical Training Co-ordinator. For further details on the vacancies see www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1098 Opportunities for Regional Development Officers in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and North West England are also available and for further details of these contact andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk
WASTE 2004
Waste 2004 follows the tradition established by Waste 2000 and Waste 2002 of a biennial International Conference which debates the latest strategic planning & regulatory guidance, the best applied research to help achieve these goals, and the showcasing of practical and cost-effective solutions to regulatory requirements. The Conference will last three days, between 28 and 30 September 2004, will be held in Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. See www.waste2004.com/default.asp
ASSOCIATE PARLIAMENTARY SUSTAINABLE WASTE GROUP MEETINGS
The APSWG will be holding a series of events throughout the summer and autumn on public engagement, hazardous waste and PFI. For more information on any of these events contact clare.gochill@pswg.org.uk or see www.pswg.org.uk
SPECIAL WASTE - NEW REQUIREMENTS IN SCOTLAND FOR 2004
The Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) is holding a seminar on 9 June to examine the implications of the Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive later in 2004. Places cost £95 (£75 for SESA/ESA members) and are strictly limited. Contact Diane Young (Tel: 020 7591 3205: email: d-young@esauk.org>)d-young@esauk.org
LAND USE PLANNING FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
ESA is holding a conference entitled Land-Use Planning for Waste Management: New Framework, New Challenges. The event will be held on 1 July in London and covers themes such as the future for BPEO, review of Waste Strategy 2000, the relationship between municipal waste strategies and waste development frameworks, advice on how to avoid judicial review, the implications of the SEA Directive for local authorities and their partners and effective community engagement. Further details contact
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
June & July Courses
- Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations ~ 24th June ~ Northampton
***Extra course due to increased demand***
- Practical Waste Management ~ 29th June - 1st July ~ Midlands
- Industrial Hazardous Wastes Management ~ 30th June - 1st July ~ Northampton
- Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations ~ 15th July ~ Northampton
***Extra course due to increased demand***
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.
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.
03-JUN-04:Tenders and Public Sector Opportunities:BULGARIA
MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS EQPT FOR NUCLEAR WASTE
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96210354&c=75542&s=TradeArea
04-JUN-04:Market Pointers:POLAND
PRIVATISATION OF MUNICIPAL ENTITIES: WATER/SEWAGE/HEATING/TRANSPORT/WASTE .....
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