WRAP LAUNCHES NATIONAL RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
WRAP has launched the £10 million multi-media 'Recycle Now' national recycling campaign. The Campaign will see a series of television adverts showing the endless possibilities for recycling. Consumer website also provides tips on how to recycle and guides the public to their nearest recycling services and sites.
See www.wrap.org.uk/news_detail.asp?NewsID=443 and www.recyclenow.com/index.html
DEFRA RESEARCH STRATEGY FOR WASTE AND RESOURCES
DEFRA has finalised their waste and resources research and development strategy for 2004/05 up to 2006/07. An annual figure of around £5 million will be made available through the Waste Implementation Programme, with the main aim to deliver a sound evidence based system for better-informed policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation for sustainable waste management at both the national and local levels, which incorporates an effective mechanism for access to and dissemination of research results.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/wip/research/stakeholder_forum/
rdstrategy.pdf
SEPA THERMAL TREATMENT OF MSW GUIDANCE
SEPA has issued guidance on how they will use their regulatory powers and provide their views on the role of Thermal Treatment for Municipal Wastes within the context of the National Waste Strategy. The guidance should be available from the SEPA web site shortly, for the press release see www.sepa.org.uk/news/releases/view.asp?id=119
CIPFA WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL STATISTICS
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has produced their annual waste collection and disposal statistics for England and Wales. In 2002/03 the total costs of local authority waste services increased by 6.7% from the previous year to £2.4 billion. Just 7.2% of this went towards waste minimisation and recycling according to the report.See www.cipfa.org.uk/press_show.cfm?news_id=21283
NORTHERN IRELAND REFLECTIONS ON WASTE STRATEGY REVIEW
The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland has issued a report setting out their response to the recent review of progress in achieving their waste strategy. The review, undertaken by an independent Waste Management Advisory Board, issued a series of recommendations to which the Department has commented on their progress in these areas and where they agree and disagree with the advisory board.
See www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/WMABreflectionsreport_09_04.pdf
CHEWING GUM, FAST FOOD PACKAGING AND ATM LITTER IN IRELAND
A study conducted for the Irish government has presented a number of options to tackle litter. Suggested options include a 10% levy on chewing gum purchases, an increase in fast food industry funded litter bins and a 1% levy on ATM transactions to fund cleansing. www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPub.nsf/6fb57b90102ce64c80256d12003a7a0d/
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CODE OF PRACTICE ON ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL OF ODOUR NUISANCE FROM WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
This Code of Practice is intended for local authorities, Scottish Water and the public, to provide a framework within which both operators and enforcement agencies can operate to minimise the impacts of odours from waste water treatment works, and identify steps to tackle odours of a significant nature.
See www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Default.aspx
DRAFT CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE USE OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS IN SCOTLAND
This draft code of practice for the safe use of plant protection products in Scotland is intended to replace the current version of the code of practice for the safe use of pesticides on farms and holdings (the Green Code), which was updated in 1998. A copy can be downloaded from
See www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/environment/dcpsu.pdf
ADVANCED WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMME
Defra is seeking to tender for the development of teaching and learning materials to support the Advanced Waste Management Technologies Education & Training Programme.
The education and training programme has been designed to encourage sustainable waste management practices in the UK through the adoption of advanced waste management technologies. The programme is aimed at those working in the waste management industry and allied professions including finance and investment, planning, civil and process engineering, etc.
The Defra contract(s) will be for the development of teaching and learning materials for an M level module in advanced waste management technologies; a level 4 Vocationally Related Qualification in advanced waste management technologies; and a level 3 Vocationally Related Qualification in the principles and practices of sustainable wastes management.
Further details of the tender can be found at: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/204/dataID2956234
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE USE OF ORGANIC WASTES CONFERENCE
28-29 October, Peterborough.
The Sustainable Organic Resources Partnership (SORP) has organised a participatory conference/workshop which aims to make progress towards the key aim of SORP which is that within five years: the use of organic resources on land will be widely valued by all because it is a sustainable and trusted activity details from info@sorp.org In this context organic resources include manures, sludge's, biowastes, organic wastes from the food industry, compost, etc.
WEEE - IS THE UK READY?
12th October, Nottingham
The Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) directive will soon be transposed into UK Law, with the government recently publishing its final consultation on draft Regulations and guidance. The National Clearing House is the intended implementation mechanism for ensuring all WEEE that is collected, is treated and recycled according to UK and EU standards, whilst allowing for producers to meet their obligations through competitive tendering for collection, treatment and recycling services. The CIWM WEEE seminar will examine how this is likely to work in practice and what implications it will have on the range of stakeholders involved. For the programme and registration details see:
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/10972.doc
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/10965.doc
LOCAL AUTHORITY ISSUES BRIEFING SESSION
CIWM's Collection, Recycling and Environmental Cleansing Special Interest Group are holding a briefing session on Monday 8 November at Peterborough Moathouse Hotel. Speakers include Defra on Clean Neighbourhoods and what happens once the consultation responses are in. BVPI 199, one year on and does alternate weekly collection really work? If you are interested in attending contact events@ciwm.co.uk
WASTES ARE RESOURCES
23rd November 2004, Telford Moathouse
Decoupling economic growth from resource consumption and waste production is a stated goal of the EU and the UK government. However, what is the UK doing in practice to achieve better resource efficiency and resource management? This CIWM briefing session will examine what progress is being made in terms of addressing resource efficiency and how the UK is placed to benefit from the Thematic Strategies on Sustainable Use of Resources and Waste Prevention and Waste Recycling.
Programme: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11020.doc
Booking form: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11021.doc
HAZARDOUS WASTE SEMINAR
Following the high demand for the first Hazardous Waste Seminar the CIWM recently held, a second event will held on the 22nd October in London. The event will examine the recently released Review of the Special Waste Regulations consultation paper and the implications of this for the various stakeholders involved in managing hazardous wastes. For more details of this event please contact events@ciwm.co.uk
USE LESS, RECYCLE MORE ROADSHOW
A series of ten regional events for the construction and waste industries, as well as policy makers, are being run under the banner of Construction Resources: Using Less and Recycling More. The free to attend events are being organised by companies including UK Ceed, Constructing Excellence and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. The events will demonstrate ready-to-use tools and plans and provide an opportunity to learn more about the new DTI Code of Practice on site waste management. Events will be taking place at venues nationwide, including London (14th October), Wales (12th October), Scotland (2nd November), Manchester (9th November). Contact simonc@ukceed.org for more information.
ESA CONFERENCE 2004
www.esauk.org/events/forthcoming/ESA_conf_flyer_04.pdf
WASTECON 2004
Sun City South Africa 11th to 15th October
The Institute of Waste Management (Southern Africa) is holding its waste management conference at the Sun City complex, in the Northern Province, perhaps better known as the home of the Million Dollar Golf challenge. The conference has gathered an International acceptance during its twenty year history and offers a good perspective of waste management in South Africa and the region as a whole. The programme, details of the conference, accommodation and other arrangements can be viewed on the official Institute web site www.iwmsa.co.za or by contacting Mrs Gail Smit direct at iwmsa@iafrica.com Prices quoted are in South African Rand which is approximately 12 Rand to 1GBP
BIOGAS IN SOCIETY
European Biogas Conference/ Workshop. Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh., Northern Ireland 21-23 October 2004. Workshop programme updates, registration forms and further information will be published on www.sdu.dk/bio
10% OFF CIWM MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2005
Members who pay their subscriptions by direct debit receive a 10% discount. If you do not currently pay your fees by direct debit and would like to pay your 2005 fees in this way please e-mail membership@ciwm.co.uk. We will then send you a form which will need to be completed and returned by 5th November 2004.
You can also spread your payments throughout the year by Quarterly Direct Debit. The 10% discount does not apply to this payment method. If you would like to pay your 2005 fees in this way please e-mail membership@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
7th October ~ Solutions to Contaminated Land, Nottingham**Last Chance to book**
This course provides delegates with an understanding of the main areas of wastes management legislation required by the WAMITAB Standards for the mandatory Certificates of Technical Competence (COTC).
13th October ~ PPC for Landfill - Managing the Re-Permitting Process, Northampton
Aimed at environmental and operations managers within waste management, manufacturing and other industrial sectors this course explains how the PPC Regulations apply to landfills.
20th - 21st October ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling, Northampton
Aimed at supervisors / junior managers working in the wastes collection & kerbside recycling services, this course provides an overview of the roles and functions of these services.
For further information on the above training courses or any of the courses within our Training Programme, 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.
WRAP'S NEW ORGANIC TRAINING PROGRAMME
WRAP will be holding a series of new training courses for the composting industry, the current round of courses are detailed below:
- Producing Quality Products: Excellence as Standard:
> 21st and 22nd October; Scotland
- Improving Organic Waste Management Operations: Achieving optimum efficiency & quality:
> 4th and 5th November, South
- Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The right foundation:
> 23rd and 24th November; South
- Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit;
> 19th and 20th October; Scotland
- Improving organic waste management collection: Optimising collection schemes:
> 18th (evening start) and 19th November; Midlands
- Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Looking to the future:
> 16th November; Midlands
For further information and an application pack please contact the CIWM training department on training@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426.
