TACKLING CHEWING GUM LITTER
Research undertaken for Defra's Chewing Gum Action Group, a group including ENCAMS, chewing gum manufacturers and the CIWM has identified the behaviour and attitude of those who drop chewing gum. The research shows a number of differing attitudes held by those who drop gum and this will allow a targeted campaign at each category of gum droppers.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/litter/index.htm
WASTE MINIMISATION AND RECYCLING FUND PROJECT FINDINGS
Defra has released key findings from their second round of projects funded under the second round of the waste minimisation and recycling fund. 113 of the 150 projects related to kerbside collection schemes. Data from these schemes forecasts nearly 250,000 tonnes of recyclable material will be diverted from landfill. See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/localauth/funding/wastefund/pdf/nwmrf-funding2.pdf
LATS AND PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Following feedback from the series of seminars held by Defra on the Landfill Allowances Trading Scheme (in England), the initial views of Defra have been published on public procurement rules and LATS. If allowances are traded for cash, no service or goods have been acquired and therefore public procurement rules, such as requiring a tender, will not be engaged.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/localauth/lats/pdf/pprat.pdf
BPEO FOR MANAGEMENT OF WASTE ASBESTOS
The Environment and Heritage Service for Northern Ireland has produced a report on the various options for the management of asbestos waste. The report is intended for use by Environment and Heritage Service staff in assessing asbestos treatment and disposal applications and to inform operators of the approach to asbestos management in Northern Ireland.
See www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/BPEOAsbestos.pdf
CONSULTATION ON CHARGING
The Environment Agency is consulting on proposals to amend charging schemes for Waste Management Licensing, Transfrontier Shipment, Pollution Prevention and Control, Radioactive Substances and Integrated Pollution Control. Most of the existing charges are proposed to be increased by 2.5%.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/897665/?version=1&lang=_e
The Environment and Heritage Service for Northern Ireland are also consulting on charges for Transfrontier Shipment.
See www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/tfs.pdf
£8 MILLION TO STIMULATE INNOVATIVE PACKAGING
Defra has announced that an £8 million fund will be available for research and development into designing, prototyping and piloting innovative products and packaging materials and systems. The fund aims to household waste reduce waste originating from supermarkets and convenience stores by 310,000 tonnes by March 2006.
See www.wrap.org.uk/waste_minimisation/retailer_initiative_innovation_fund/
SHREDDER WASTE DEADLINE EXTENSION
The Environment Agency has announced that they have extended the end date for interim criteria for assessing whether waste from the shredding of ELV's is hazardous or not. The deadline has been extended to the 30th November 2004
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news
NOMINATIONS FOR JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT
Corporate members of the Institution are reminded that nominations in writing for the next Junior Vice-President of the Institution should be received at Headquarters by noon on 31st December 2004. Candidates must be Fellows of the Institution, and must be proposed and seconded by either General Councillors or Centre Councillors. Nominations, signed by the proposer and seconder and by the candidate must be accompanied by a personal statement from the candidate of not more than 250 words. Further information and nomination forms can be obtained from Mark Gibson, Professional Services Manager, at headquarters, telephone 01604 620426, or e-mail at mark.gibson@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP OPEN MEETING "WASTE NEUTRAL - VISION OR REALITY?"
The above meeting will be held at The Eden Project, Cornwall on Thursday 11th November 2004. For further details contact jan.hester@environment-agency.gov.uk
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE
The above event is taking place in Jury's Hotel, Western Road, Cork, Ireland on Wednesday 24th November 2004 at 8pm. It is a joint event between CIWM (Irish Centre) and The Chartered Institute of Building. For further information please contact Clodagh McGrath. clodagh.mcgrath@enviros.com
WASTE DATA STRATEGY SEMINAR
The CIWM will be holding a one day seminar on Waste data and the new waste data strategy that will involve every business in the sector. Regulatory data returns and obligations will be the mainstay of the strategy, possibly needing clear data standards, reporting formats and obligations and IT systems to make it all happen. The event will be held on the 24th November in London and further details can be obtained from events@ciwm.co.uk or phone the events department on 01604 620426.
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?
For further details 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. Remaining events will be taking place on the following dates and venues: 26th October (CREATE Centre, Bristol),
9th November (CCI building, Portland Street, Manchester), 18th November (Mountjoy Research Centre, University of Durham), 30th November (University of Edinburgh).
Contact simonc@ukceed.org for more information.
CIWM SCOTTISH CENTRE AUTUMN MEETING - ANIMAL BY-PRODUCT, REGULATION AND EXPERIENCE (Lunch time seminar)
Friday 19th November at Glasgow Caledonian University, 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm
Contact: Mary Harley/Jim Baird on 0141 582 0450 or m.f.harley@gcal.ac.uk
ESA RECYLING PARTNERSHIPS SEMINAR
The ESA are holding a one day seminar on the 8th December to showcase examples of how the public and private sector can effectively work together to achieve best practice in recycling. For further details contact D-Young@esauk.org
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
18th November - Environmental Management Systems & Environmental Auditing
Aimed at environmental, health and safety, and quality assurance professionals responsible for improving an organisation's environmental performance, this course provides a detailed understanding of EMS and the process of undertaking an Environmental Audit.
24th November - Site Licensing / Exemptions from Waste Management Licensing
This course provides delegates with an understanding of the legislation relating to the licensing of waste management facilities and explains which operations are exempt from the waste management-licensing regime.
25th November - Evaluating Strategic Options to Meet Statutory Recycling Targets
Aimed at managers, Recycling Officers, and Graduate Trainees, this course provides delegates with the opportunity to evaluate a number of options for high-level recovery of recyclable and biodegradable materials, and to understand the key financial and operational aspects of integrated household waste recycling for the attainment of best value.
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 Services 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:
- 9th - 10th December; Wales
Improving Organic Waste Management Operations: Achieving optimum efficiency & quality:
- 13th - 14th January; North
Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The right foundation:
- 23rd - 24th November; South / 11th - 12th January; North
Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit:
- 9th - 10th December; Wales
Improving organic waste management collection: Optimising collection schemes:
- 18th (evening start) - 19th November; Midlands
Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Looking to the future:
- 2nd February; Midlands
Organic Waste Management for Planners & Regulators: The Complete Picture:
- 11th January; Midlands
For further information and an booking form please contact the CIWM training department on training@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426.
