COUNCILS INVITED TO TRIAL HOUSEHOLD INCENTIVE SCHEMES TO GET PEOPLE REDUCING AND RECYCLING THEIR WASTE
Defra is inviting applications for funding from councils to support pilot schemes to test the effectiveness of a range of incentives to encourage people to reduce their waste and re-use, recycle or compost more. Up to £5m is available in 2005/06 to support a wide range of pilot incentive schemes - in different areas of the country and in different types of local authority - targeting individual householders and the wider local community. For information on how to apply see http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050331c.htm
£284M PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TO HELP CUT BUSINESS WASTE AND IMPROVE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
A new £284 million initiative to help businesses manage resources more efficiently and cut waste was officially launched 29 March 2005 by Environment Minister Elliot Morley. The Business Resource Efficiency and Waste (BREW) programme recycles revenue generated through increases in Landfill Tax to fund a range of free services and targeted support for businesses. The programme specifically targets waste minimisation, the diversion of waste from landfill and improvements to resource efficiency. For details see http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050330a.htm
CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO THE PACKAGING REGULATIONS (MARCH 2005)
The main focus of this paper is on options to increase the amount of packaging obligated under the Regulations and simplification of the data provision requirement for SMEs (smaller obligated businesses i.e. those in the £2-5 million turnover range and handling more than 50 tonnes of packaging). Closing date is 22 June 2005. For details see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/packaging-reg05/index.htm
£2 MILLION ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ CRACKDOWN ON DUMPERS
The campaign, which is being paid for with money earned through Government increases in the landfill tax, is aimed at cracking down on the problem of illegal dumping and fly-tipping right down the waste chain, from businesses that flout the law and turn a blind eye to where their rubbish is going, to the dumpers who are making a profit from an illegal trade. For details http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1014435?lang=_e®ion=&projectstatus
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DRAFT TUPE REGULATIONS OUT
These Regulations safeguard employees’ rights when the business in which they work changes hands between employers. The present consultation document seeks views as to whether or not the draft revised Regulations will correctly and effectively implement those policy decisions. It is therefore directed mainly at lawyers and other experts and specialists with a detailed knowledge of the operation of the Regulations. For details see http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/tupe_consult.htm
A RECORD 58 MILLION CHRISTMAS CARDS RECYCLED!
The Woodland Trust, the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, which joined forces with its partners national recycling campaign Recycle Now, WHSmith and Tesco for its eighth annual Christmas card recycling campaign, has broken all previous records to recycle over 58 million cards (1,000 tonnes). This is equivalent to at least one card from every person in Britain being recycled. For details see http://www.wrap.org.uk/news/a_record_58.html
WRAP PROJECT EXPLORES NEW RECYCLING SOLUTIONS AND MARKETS FOR PAPER MILL SLUDGE
A project to develop the opportunities for recycling paper mill sludge into new products is being funded by WRAP. Employing innovative technology from Canada, the overall aim of the project is to derive economic benefit from the waste by processing it into usable materials and reducing the amount that is landfilled. For details see http://www.wrap.org.uk/news/wrap_project.html
EVALUATION OF THE WELL BEING – BASELINE REPORT
ODPM has released this baseline report providing initial findings from the 3-year evaluation of the take-up and implementation of the Well Being Power. For more details see http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_localgov/documents/page/odpm_locgov_036964.pdf
EVALUATION OF THE WELL BEING – EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
ODPM has released this analytical framework which details the methodological approach to the 3-year evaluation of the take-up and implementation of the Well Being Power. For details see http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_localgov/documents/page/odpm_locgov_036965.pdf
SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF REGIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGIES
ODPM has issued sustainability appraisals of the Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks: Providing interim advice note on frequently asked questions. For details see http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/page/odpm_plan_037013.pdf
GUIDE TO ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
The Composting Association has published A Guide to Anaerobic Digestion: Plus a Directory of System Suppliers. Written and designed as a companion manual to the Association’s Guide to In-Vessel Composting, the new Guide provides an invaluable insight into anaerobic digestion and provides a comprehensive directory of technologies available in the UK. For details see http://www.compost.org.uk/dsp_news_detail.cfm?id=205
JARGONYMS
The CIWM website www.ciwm.co.uk now has a page of acronyms and jargon from the waste and resource management industry. It is by no means exhaustive and will only prove useful to us all if we all contribute. If you have any new acronyms, terms of phrase or jargon you would like added please email technical@ciwm.co.uk . Conversely if you know that an organisation ceases to exist and its acronym needs to be deleted we should also like to know. Your suggestions will be considered and if appropriate will be dealt with. Thank you in anticipation ‘Get your thinking caps on’.
CALL FOR PAPERS: ISWA 2005 CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION
6 - 10 NOVEMBER 2005 BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
ISWA invites you to submit an abstract for review by the Scientific Committee
See: http://www.iswa2005.ars.org.ar/inicio2_e.htm
CIWM EVENTS
VISITOR REGISTRATION FOR CIWM CONFERENCE NOW OPEN
To register for the 2005 CIWM exhibition taking place between the 14-16th June in Torbay register at www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/375
BEST PRACTICE AT WASTE TREATMENT AND STORAGE SITES
26th April Coventry
The CIWM will be holding a one day seminar looking at good practice in the management of waste treatment and storage facilities. The seminar will examine the best practice guidance for the sector along with permitting issues, as facilities begin to fall into the PPC regime, Health and Safety issues, and lessons learnt from operators. Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for further information
MBT
12th May – Nottingham
A one day seminar following on from the two successful events earlier this year looking at potential end uses for MBT residues. Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for further information
CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT CIWM
Regional Development Officer (Scotland) £24,000 - £27,000
For further details: www.ciwm.co.uk/rdo_scotland
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
BLUEPRINT FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT 2005 - CIWM NORTHERN IRELAND CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
The above event will be held on 6 & 7 April at The City Hotel, Armagh. As well as a two day conference programme the event will include Northern Ireland’s largest display of waste management services and equipment. For more information on how to register for the conference or to book exhibition space (internal and external) contact Raymond Martin, CIWM Regional Development Officer raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk
REGIONAL CENTRE AGMs AND OPEN MEETINGS
Don't forget to book a place at your Centre’s AGM and Open Meeting
London & Southern Counties Open Meeting & AGM – LATS to be held at LB Sutton on
8 April. E-mail: richard.bradbury@camden.gov.uk
East Anglia Open Meeting & AGM – New Technologies to be held at Waterbeach on
12 April. E-mail: SBriggs@bedford.gov.uk
Scotland Centre Open Meeting & AGM – PFI Health & Safety to held at Livingston on
15 April. E-mail: colin.clark@highland.gov.uk
North East Open Meeting & AGM - Venue to be confirmed, 15 April.
E-mail: : jskidmore@wakefield.gov.uk
South West Open Meeting & AGM – LATS/Treatment of Organic Wastes to be held at University
Of Bristol Veterinary College, Langford Somerset on 22 April. E-mail: TMarch@tmcs.info
CIWM Cymru Wales Open Meeting & AGM – Collaboration & Innovation to held at Machynlleth on 22 April. E-Mail: cathy.o’brien@environment-agency.gov.uk
North West Open Meeting & AGM – Hazardous Waste, to be held in Preston on 22 April, Venue to be confirmed. E-Mail: l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk
Midlands Open Meeting & AGM – WRAP, to be held in Banbury on 21 April. E-mail: david@evanslogistics.com
EFFECTIVE LAND USE PLANNING FOR SCOTLAND
The Scottish Environmental Services Association "SESA" is holding a free conference in Glasgow on Thursday 5 May entitled Effective Land-use Planning for Scotland: Meeting the Waste Management Challenge. Capacity is restricted and further information is available on ESA's website www.esauk.org or by request from Mrs Diane Young d-young@esauk.org
CONFERENCE - HEALTHCARE WASTE: HAZARDOUS OR HYPE?
This conference is for healthcare waste producers, handlers and disposers and aims to clarify the changes brought about by the new Hazardous Waste Regulations. The conference is being held at two venues: Rotherham – 10 May 2005 and Bristol – 12 May 2005. For further information and to book a place, please go to: www.catalystwaste.co.uk/conference
IMPROVING CONTRACT PROCUREMENT IN WASTE
Procuring effective waste management contracts is a huge challenge for all local authorities and MRW are holding a one day conference being chaired by Tom Clifford (Chair of CIWM contracts working group). 28 April 2005, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, for more information contact MRWconferences@emap.com or visit www.wastecontracts.co.uk
CIWM WASTE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Waste Awareness Course being held at CIWM HQ in Northampton on 29 June 2005. A foundation level course aimed at those with a responsibility for managing waste produced within their company. For more information on the Waste Awareness certificate and courses being held see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11273.doc
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
12 – 13 April ~ Advanced Landfill Gas Management
14 April ~ Duty of Care
19 – 21 April ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
26 – 27 April ~ Legislation for COTC Candidates
3 May ~ Special Waste / Hazardous Waste Regulations
10 – 12 May ~ Practical Waste Management
17 – 18 May ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling
25 May ~ PPC for Landfill – Managing the Re-Permitting Process
25 – 26 May ~ The Management of Healthcare Wastes
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.
