WASTE STRATEGY FOR ENGLAND ~ REVIEW
CIWM is seeking a suitably experienced consultant to help the Institution develop and present its position on the review of the Waste strategy for England through the preparation of a position statement. The position statement will define and promote views on the content and delivery of the strategy and provide further commentary into the development process undertaken by Defra. For further information and expressions of interest contact Chris Murphy on 01604 620426 or chris.murphy@ciwm.co.uk
USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The Office for National Statistics has issued an environmental account for the UK stating that use of natural resources and products has decreased. The statistics also show £33.7 billion were generated from environmental taxation and £2.6 billion spent on environmental protection, with waste and wastewater management making up two thirds of this figure.
See www.gnn.gov.uk/imagelibrary/detail.asp?MediaDetailsID=84736
LEACHATE QUALITY UNDER THE LANDFILL DIRECTIVE
The Environment Agency has published research entitled: Improved definition of leachate source term from landfills (review of data from European landfills). The report provides a data set of leachate quality from landfill sites that are similar to those that will be developed in the UK following the implementation of the Landfill Directive.
See http://publications.environment-agency.gov.uk/pdf/SCHO0904BIGD-e-e.pdf
PACKAGING DATA
Defra has released packaging waste data supplied by obligated businesses for the first three quarters of 2004.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/packaging/pdf/package-waste2004.pdf
WASTE DIARY
Defra have added a section on their web site that will list key information on upcoming events and announcements, including consultations, conferences, speeches, funding and legislation.
See http://wpdiary.defra.gov.uk/
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION REGULATIONS DRAFT GUIDANCE
Defra has issued a consultation on draft guidance to accompany the updated Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The new EIR will strengthen existing rules on information provision.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/eir-guidance/index.htm
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ENVIRONMENTAL TOGETHER ACADEMY
The TOGETHER Academy is at the heart of the Government's drive to improve the response to anti-social behaviour. It aims to offer knowledge and know-how about the many new powers available and to share experiences and new ways of working to help front-line staff tackle ASB. The Academy is FREE and places are limited. The event held at Piccadilly Plaza, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH, has been developed for front-line workers who are involved in tackling environmental anti-social behaviour. Contact asbuevents@coi.gsi.gov.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
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
TAKE THE AMBER ROAD - EUROPEAN ENLARGEMENT SIX MONTHS ON
The East Midlands Development Agency is holding a free workshop at Pride Park, Derby, during the morning of Wednesday 8th December 2004 to promote and explore business opportunities in the new member countries of the EU, particularly in the eastern parts of Europe. The conference will be hosted by John Sergeant, the former chief political correspondent for the BBC and author of the documentary series "The Europe We Joined". The workshop will include a number of speakers and workshops, and further details are available at www.nitn.org.uk/site/news.htm
POLLUTEC IN FRANCE 29TH NOVEMBER - 1ST DECEMBER 2004
The French Chamber of Commerce in partnership with UK Trade & Investment are taking a taking a group of British SME's to POLLUTEC 2004 in Lyon from Monday 29th November to Wednesday 1st December. This International exhibition of environmental equipment, technologies and services is expected to have some 2400 exhibitors offering a panorama of solutions in every field of the environment. For more information on the exhibition go to www.pollutec.com and for further information about the trade mission contact Joanna Kiefe at the French Chamber of Commerce in London on 020 7304 7001 or e-mail at jkiefe@ccfgb.co.uk
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
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.
