JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CIWM - TECHNICAL OFFICER
A vacancy has arisen within the technical department here at CIWM. Please click on this link to view the details Technical Officer . If you are that technically competent, self motivated and enthusiastic individual please send a covering letter and CV to tracy.moffatt@ciwm.co.uk
PROCUREMENT GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE
WRAP has released new guidance on best practice in sustainable procurement. Developed in conjunction with the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Centre for Public Scrutiny (CfPS), the guidance is targeted at councillors in England with a particular interest in scrutiny, sustainability or procurement. Providing advice on how councillors can shape procurement strategy to deliver on sustainability at no extra cost, the guide offers practical examples of how to improve resource efficiency by specifying higher recycled content in goods, works and services.
See: http://www.wrap.org.uk/templates/temp_publication.rm?id=
698&publication=1883
UK ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXPENDITURE BY UK INDUSTRY
DEFRA has published a research report on environmental protection expenditure by UK industry. The report's findings show that gross spending on environmental protection in 2003 by UK industry amounted to an estimated £3.4 billion, of which 40% was spent on solid waste.
See: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/statistics/envsurvey/expn2003/index.htm
WASTE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA - ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ADVICE
The Environment Agency has published advice for anyone who wants to dispose of hazardous waste at a landfill site after 16th July. In exceptional circumstances, where WAC will not be met in time, the guidance sets out additional strict criteria that producers and landfill operators will need to satisfy before the waste is landfilled, until alternative methods of disposal or treatment are put in place.
See: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1019330/1100890/?version=1&lang=_e
NEW BID TO MAKE UN-ADMINISTERED TREATY ON HAZARDOUS WASTES MORE EFFECTIVE
The United Nations will be looking to strengthen the Basel Convention's effectiveness at reducing the risks of hazardous waste. In particular, guidance will be established on wastes containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as dioxins, furans, and DDT and other pesticides.
See: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=14855&Cr=hazard&Cr1=waste
WRAP FUNDING FOR COMPOSTING PROJECTS
WRAP has issued £700,000 to help build new composting plants which will process an additional 220,000 tonnes of garden and kitchen waste.
See: http://www.wrap.org.uk/materials/organics/news_information/news/
wrap_announces.html
ONE PLANET OLYMPICS
The London 2012 vision for the Olympic Games 2012 embodies the concept of a "One Planet Olympics", which complements the Olympic ideal of "sport and the harmonious development of mankind" and the notion of fair play in sport. London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games was a bid for the most sustainable Games ever and as such, included a proposal to avoid landfill by reducing waste at source, then reusing, recycling and recovering all remaining waste.
See: http://www.london2012.org/en/bid/greengames
RESEARCH LAUNCH
Survey of the arisings and the use of construction, demolition and excavation waste in Wales in 2003. This work was carried out for the Welsh Assembly Government and is due to be launched in North Wales 18th July and South Wales 19th July. For details of how to attend these free events including lunch please contact caroline.kendal@smithsgore.co.uk 01978 364718
DEFRA - NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMME 2004/5 PUBLICATIONS
Defra have now released a CD containing the publications produced for the new technologies programme. The publications included are: a guide to options for BMW diversion from landfill, technology briefs, case studies, climate change and articles written during the programme.
These are available from defra. www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/wip/newtech/index.htm
CONSULTATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING GUIDELINES - KPIs
DEFRA has issued a consultation on how businesses can use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage and report their environmental performance. It also sets out which environmental impacts (i.e. which KPIs) are most significant for which business sectors. For 79% of UK business there are 5 or less significant KPIs, against which the Government believes they should report their environmental performance. The deadline for responses is 16th September 2006.
See: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/envrep-kpi/envrep-kpi.pdf
CIWM RESPONSE TO WEEE CONSULTATION
CIWM will be holding an informal brainstorming session at our offices in Northampton to gain members' comments regarding the consultation paper on proposals for transposing the treatment permitting requirements of the WEEE Directive. This discussion will take place on 21st July, between 10 am and 12.30. If you are interested in taking part in the discussion, please email technical@ciwm.co.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to submit your comments, then please do so through the same email address. The consultation document can be downloaded from: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/weee-article6/index.htm
THE WASTES MANAGEMENT VEHICLE SURVEY
The Wastes Management vehicle survey, in association with Johnston Sweepers, is still available for any transport managers and fleet engineers to complete online. Covering every aspect of vehicle operation, from finance and fuel to working time limits, the survey takes just a few minutes to complete and the results will be covered in the next issue of Wastes Management.
Log on to www.ciwm.co.uk/vehicle_survey.html
SCOTLAND NEW GENERATION GROUP - SITE VISIT
There will be a Site Visit to Smith Anderson Packaging Ltd., Fettykil Leslie Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 3AR (recyclers and manufacturers of paper, paper packaging & envelopes in Europe) For details please visit the Scottish New Generation Group page on our website www.ciwm.co.uk where you will find an online booking form or contact Amanda Ingram on amanda.ingram@ksbscotland.org.uk
NORTH WEST NEW GENERATION GROUP - SITE VISIT
There will be a Site Visit to M Baker Recycling Ltd Plant, St Helens, Merseyside on Thursday 28th July 2005. To register please contact Sinead Tunney on 0161 351 9356, email: sinead@gordonmackie.net. Or alternatively Jenny Watts on 07966 234760.
BILINGUAL WASTE AWARENESS WALES EVENTS RECYCLING GUIDE
This new Guide aims to help events organisers establish recycling as a pre-requisite to waste management at their event; no matter what type of event it may be.
The Guide suggests simple and cost effective ways that events organisers can implement recycling. It presents a framework for planning and implementing effective waste management and recycling programs at events and features case studies of events that have successfully embraced recycling. If you require any further assistance or wish to request copies of the guide please contact Georgina Taubman on 029 2046 8655 or georgina.taubman@wlga.gov.uk
WASTE AWARE CONSTRUCTION
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in collaboration with the Construction Confederation and the Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG) have launched a new, easy and simple initiative to tackle construction waste by introducing colour-coding for skips.
See: http://www.wascot.org.uk/construction
JOB OPPORTUNITIES EASTERN EUROPE
EPTISA is currently looking for experts with a strong experience working with/supporting daily operation of Public Waste Utilities. EPTISA is a Spanish leading consulting firm specialised in environmental matters with an extensive experience in South-East and Eastern European countries and has now been short-listed for several new projects to support solid waste utilities in Kosovo. For further details please email tracy.moffatt@ciwm.co.uk
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
MIDLANDS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!
The Midlands Centre would like to announce this year's Christmas lunch event will take place on Friday 9th December at Think Tank, Millennium Point, Birmingham. Featuring a presentation on Christmas waste 'Farm to Fork' contributing 1 hour towards CPD, a mystery speaker, 3 course turkey dinner and entry to the interactive Science Museum this event is un-missable! Priced at just £40 per head, corporate bookings are very welcome and early booking is advisable. Contact Regional Development Officer Clair Ward at 01604 620426 to reserve your place or email clair.ward@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
12 - 13 July ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas
19 - 20 July ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring
17 August ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations
6 - 8 Sept ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
7 Sept ~ The Management of Hazardous Wastes
** Further dates for the 'New Hazardous Waste Regulations' TBC - Please contact the Training Department for more information.**
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
