MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLING COMMUNICATIONS

WRAP has issued a toolkit intended to help local authorities benefit from a structured monitoring and evaluation methodology for recycling campaigns. The toolkit describes minimum requirements that must be undertaken by a local authority receiving funding from WRAP for communication programmes. The toolkit can also be used by authorities for evaluating communication programmes not funded through WRAP.
See www.recyclenowpartners.org.uk/planning-monitoring.htm

CIWM PUBLICATIONS

Members should shortly be receiving the CIWM's newest publication: Kerbside collection of recyclables and compostable waste with their November Wastes Management journal. The report compiled by members offers advice and guidance on legislation, design, operation, communication, transport, partnerships, education, training and safety issues. The CIWM Energy from Waste: A good practice guide was recently awarded the International Solid Waste Association publication award for 2004. Extra copies of both these publications can be ordered from the CIWM website at www.ciwm.co.uk/iwm-pubs/itmidx1.htm

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

The Environment Agency has published a study into the influence of environmental governance and how this impacts upon financial performance of a company. The report concludes that in 85% of the studies assessed, a positive correlation between environmental governance and/or events, and financial performance was found.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/105385/sh_envgov__finperf_896608.pdf

FUNDING AWARDED FOR 10 LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Defra has announced that 10 local authorities have been awarded £8 million to implement a range of sustainable waste management projects. The 10 authorities had been classed as a 'near misses' in the final round of the National Waste Minimisation and Recycling fund.
See www.defra.gov.uk/news/2004/041112b.htm 

NORTHERN IRELAND CENTRE COTC ASSESSMENT/WASTE MANAGEMENT TRAINING

The above seminar will be held at Clotworthy Arts Centre, Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, on the 15th November. For further information contact:  Raymond Martin - NI Regional Development Officer:  E-Mail. raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk

SCOTTISH CENTRE AUTUMN MEETING - ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS
REGULATION AND EXPERIENCE

The above meeting will be held at Glasgow Caledonian University on Friday 19th November. For further details contact Mary Harley: M.F.Harley@gcal.ac.uk

SCOTTISH CENTRE NORTHERN SEMINAR

The above meeting will be held on Fri 26th November at the Sustainable Development Research Centre, The Enterprise Park, Forres, Moray. The meeting will include presentations on Hazardous Waste, ELV and Waste Strategies. For further details please contact: Claire Nicoll - Scottish Regional Development Officer   claire.nicholl@ciwm.co.uk

MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING AND SITE VISIT TO TES BRATLEY

The above event will be held on Thursday 18th November and will include a tour of the waste testing laboratory. For further details contact David Williams: david@evanslogistics.com

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

CIWM REGIONAL CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Don't forget to book a place for your Regional Centre's Christmas Meeting:

North East
Christmas Meeting and Dinner - Friday 3rd December.
Venue:  Ramada Jarvis Abbey Park Hotel, York. For further information Contact John Skidmore: jskidmore@wakefield.gov.uk

CIWM Cymru Wales
Christmas Meeting and Dinner - Friday 3rd December
Venue: Cardiff Rugby Football Club.  For further information please contact: Cathy O'Brien: cathy.o'brien@environment-agency.wales.gov.uk

East Anglia 
22nd Annual Christmas Luncheon and Open Meeting - Thursday 9th December.
Venue: The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds.  For further details please contact Stewart Briggs: SBriggs@bedford.gov.uk

Midlands
NGG Beer and Skittles Evening - Wednesday 1st December
Venue - Lea Marston Hotel.  For further details contact: nicola.whiston@uk.bureauveritas.com

Christmas Dinner - Thursday 9th December.
Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Terrace Suite. For further information please contact: David Williams: david@evanslogistics.com

South West
Christmas Meeting and Lunch - Friday 10th December
Venue: The New Pavilion, Somerset Cricket Ground, Taunton. For further information, please contact Terry March:  TMarch@tmcs.info

Scottish
Christmas Lunch - Friday 10th December.
Venue: Hamish Wood Building Glasgow Caledonian University. For further details please contact Mary Harley M.F.Harley@gcal.ac.uk

North West
Christmas Lunch -  Friday 10th December.
Venue: Liverpool Football Club, Anfield.  For further details please contact: Lawrence Conway: l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk.

London & Southern Counties
Annual Luncheon - Friday 10th December
Venue:  The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London.
For further information please e-mail: richard.bradbury@camden.gov.uk

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

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.

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: 18th November (Mountjoy Research Centre, University of Durham), 30th November (University of Edinburgh).
Contact simonc@ukceed.org for more information. 

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

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.

30th November - 2nd December - An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
Aimed at those new to the waste management industry or those who have recently acquired the responsibility for managing waste within their organisation, this course provides an introduction to sustainable wastes management within the UK.

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:
 - 20th - 21st January; N Ireland
Improving Organic Waste Management Operations: Achieving optimum efficiency & quality:
- 13th - 14th January; North
Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The right foundation:
-  11th - 12th January; North
Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit:
- 18th - 19th January; Midlands
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.