THE STATE OF COMPOSTING IN THE UK 2003/04
The Compost Association has released their latest suvey of the composting industry. According to the report, the amount of material being composted in the UK increased by 20% between 2001/02 and 2003/04, with1.97 million tonnes of material being processed at 325 compost facilities.
See: http://www.compost.org.uk/images_client/news/
State%20of%20Composting%2003-04.pdf
MODEL CONTRACT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOST
WRAP has published a model contract for the production of compost from segregated biodegradable waste. The aim is to encourage a more open and transparent market for biodegradable waste.
To view the model contract document: http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloadables/ModelContractOrganic.pdf
EU CITIZENS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT
The European Commission has released its first survey of the publics’ attitudes towards the environment across all 25 EU member states. Some significant discrepancies occur in key areas of concern amongst citizens in the new and old Member States, a significantly higher proportion of interviewees in the EU-15 are anxious about climate change, whilst in the ten new EU countries, air and water pollution and waste management are top of the list.
See: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/barometer/
report_ebenv_2005_04_22_en.pdf
POLICY DIRECTION TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Mr. Dick Roche, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in the Republic of Ireland has committed to use his powers under the Waste Management Act to issue a policy direction in regard to the management of illegally deposited waste. For details of the key features of the policy direction, see: http://www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPub.nsf/6fb57b90102ce64c80256d12003a7a0d/
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CIWM NATIONAL EVENTS
WASTE DEFINITIONS: UNLOCKING THE DOOR
11 July London
The definition of waste might not be about to change over night, but this CIWM national seminar will bring you right up-to-date with what revisions are being proposed to the WFD, which will no doubt dramatically effect the future shape of the waste industry.
Defra will be finalising changes to their definition of waste guidance on Circular 11/94. This work will bring Circular 11/94 up-to-date with recent ECJ decisions. The Environment Agency is working on further guidance on when a material is and is not a waste using sector specific examples. Key stakeholders will also be examining what these changes will mean in practice.
This event will be of direct relevance to anybody with a stake in the future of wastes management. It will be an opportunity to be informed and to have your opinions heard at the highest level.
Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for further information
CIWM CONFERENCE 2005
14th - 17 June, Paignton
Our industry is changing. The whole resource chain is under increasing scrutiny and we need to respond. Join us in June and help shape the future. Keynote sessions will address: Waste Strategy, recycling, changing attitudes and behaviour, procurement and alternative technologies. Workshop sessions include case studies on recycling schemes, local environmental quality (LEQ), and composting.
For detailed information on conference/workshop sessions or to book online visit: www.ciwm.co.uk/events
REGISTRATION FOR CIWM EXHIBITION NOW OPEN. To register for the 2005 CIWM exhibition taking place between the 14-16 June in Torbay register at www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/375
ANNUAL CIWM-AGENCY CRICKET MATCH
The annual CIWM v. the Environment Agency cricket match will take place again this year on Tuesday 14 June 4pm-7pm. (the Tuesday of the conference and exhibition). Those wishing to be considered for selection within the CIWM team should contact howard.robinson@enviros.com
VISIT CIWM AT ET 2005
24 – 26 May 2005
ET is the UK’s largest environmental technology and management services exhibition, making it a one-stop shop for every environmental professional in the UK seeking to upgrade, install and maintain the products and services that manage their impact on the environment. CIWM in conjunction with ESA will be holding daily seminars on the new hazardous waste regulations and a briefing on the Waste Awareness Certificate on Wednesday 25 at 10.00am.
www.et-expo.co.uk
Contact: amanda.slater@fav-house.com
WARMNET CONFERENCE
WARMNET, the Universities network for those establishments teaching wastes management, have announced their Call for Papers for their 2nd Annual Conference to be held at the University of Nottingham on the 13 & 14 July. Primarily for postgraduate research students, the conference will showcase new research into waste minimisation, recovery, re-use and recycling of residual materials, and novel approaches to wastes and resource management.
Further details of the requirements for papers can be obtained from Dr Margaret Bates,
tacklingwaste@northampton.ac.uk / Tel: 01604 892419
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
WASTE MANAGEMENT MISSION TO GERMANY
UK Trade & Investment is organising a trade mission to Germany in September and is looking to attract decision makers from the UK waste management industry. The mission will include a comprehensive programme of visits and presentations on separation, composting, materials recovery and disposal. For further information and to register contact either Sue.Dooley@fco.gov.uk or technical@ciwm.co.uk
FACT FINDING MISSION TO THE NETHERLANDS
The British chamber of Commerce is organising a 2-day ‘Fact Finding mission’ to the Netherlands for British local and regional authorities and companies involved in waste management. The event will take place on 2 and 3 June 2005. For enquiries or any questions about this event, please contact the Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce, Jochem Geheniau. T 0044-20 7539 7960 or Michiel van Deursen T 0031-20 4217040.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT CIWM
Regional Development Officer (Scotland) £24,000 - £27,000
For further details: www.ciwm.co.uk/rdo_scotland
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!!
13 May ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
17 – 18 May ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling
24 May ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
25 May ~ PPC for Landfill – Managing the Re-Permitting Process
2 June ~ Customer Care (Revised Course)
6 July ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
14 July ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course***
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.
