WRAP GUIDANCE ON MONITORING AND EVALUATING WASTE DIVERSION SCHEMES
WRAP has issued guidance on how to undertake effective monitoring and evaluation of waste diversion schemes. The guidance provides advice on issues including the carrying out of participation surveys, effective use of weight based data, how to work out capture rates, contamination assessments and assessing waste reduction and awareness campaigns. See www.wrap.org.uk/local_authorities/toolkits_good_practice/monitoring_and_
evaluation_toolkit/index.html
FIXED WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENCES
The Environment Agency has introduced a new ‘fixed’ waste management licence that uses fixed conditions for some waste transfer stations, household waste amenity sites and composting operations. Sites must initially meet specific criteria to enable them to apply for this type of licence which will then have a 10 percent reduced licence application fee due to there being less work required to assess the application. The Agency hopes to extend the availability of fixed licences to other waste management operations over the next year.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/444217/590750/590821/wml/1341868/?lang=_e
ENVIRONMENTAL ATTITUDES, VALUES AND ACTIONS IN IRELAND
Trinity College Dublin has produced a report funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency and Government investigating attitudes and behaviour towards waste management by Irish householders. The survey concluded that those householders that recognise the importance of recycling, are generally happy with the waste management service they receive but do not appreciate the importance of waste minimisation.
See www.tcd.ie/Geography/GeographyWebsite/Abt_06_EPA.php
DTI TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME FUNDING
The DTI has announced 80 million pounds in funding through its technology programme, with 6 priority areas highlighted. One priority area is low Carbon technologies and within this category sits bio-energy where proposals for research of viable, cost effective supply chains including energy crops and waste/co-products are sought.
See www.dti.gov.uk/technologyprogramme/news_events_landing.html
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO BIOMASS TASK FORCE
The Government has issued a response to the task force they set up to look into biomass and energy. The task force provided the Government with recommendation which included energy from waste and anaerobic digestion. The Government in response has suggested they will carry out a number of actions including awareness raising on energy from waste and review their approach to anaerobic digestion to name but a few.
See www.defra.gov.uk/farm/acu/energy/biomass-taskforce/btfreport-govresponse.pdf
OPEN UNIVERSITY HOUSEHOLD WASTE STUDY
The Open University conduct a waste study each year of students (who live off campus in conventional houses and are mainly in full time employment throughout the UK) from their Environmental control and Public health course. Survey results include data on waste generation, waste composition and participation in kerbside recycling schemes.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/statistics/waste/research/download/ou-rpt-20060220.pdf
HEALTHCARE WASTE TRAINING TENDER
The NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) have placed an advert for the development and delivery of waste management training to all levels of those working within the NHS.
See www.pasa.bravosolution.com/services-java/host/ojec/ojecShowListFree.jsp (item 10 on waste management and sustainability training)
CALL FOR PAPERS
The call for papers and Registration for Tackling Waste 2006 is now open. The conference of leading UK universities involved in waste management research will take place at the University of Nottingham 6-7 July 2006. The conference will showcase postgraduate and new research into waste minimisation, recovery, reuse and treatment. For further details please contact tacklingwaste@northampton.ac.uk or call Margaret Bates on 01604 892419
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN WALES
The CIWM and Environment Agency Wales will be holding a free to attend seminar looking at healthcare waste management in Wales following changes to hazardous waste regulations and the recent safe management of healthcare waste consultation. The meeting will take place on the 11th May 2006 at the Conference Centre in Llandudno.
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk or on 02920210710.
NORTH EAST CENTRE TECHNICAL FORUM - ARE YOU A ROTTER?
Taking place on 11 May at Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York. Contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk or click here for details on the website via www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1504
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – NATIONAL CAREER PROGRESSION EVENT
The Third National Career Progression Event will be held in Central London on Friday 12 May 2006. Organised by the London & Southern Counties New Generation Group. Any queries e-mail john.downer@jacobs.com Tel: 0118 988 1569.
SCOTTISH NORTHERN MEETING ~ PLANNING CHANGE: DON’T WASTE THIS OPPORTUNITY
12th May Aberdeen. See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/160 for further details or contact Andrew Dickson on 0141 331 8412 andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS CENTRE
Members are warmly invited to the first-ever Spring Ball black tie networking event to be held on Friday 19 May at 7pm at the Ramada Jarvis, Leicester. There will be a drinks reception, 3-course meal, dancing to a live band and a charity draw with quality prizes. See the website for further information and bookings www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or contact clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENT
ENERGY FROM WASTE SEMINAR - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
5th & 6th September 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2349
For further details contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
NON CIWM EVENTS
WASTE FACILITIES AUDIT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
22nd ~ 23rd May ~ Stevenage see www.wfaa.org.uk
OPEN UNIVERSITY ~ THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERSHIPS IN WASTE AND RECYCLING
23rd May ~ Milton Keynes (free event)
See http://technology.open.ac.uk/iws/docs/partnershipworkshop.pdf
WRAP BUSINESS SUPPORT ROADSHOW
9th, 16th, 31st May and 6th June aimed at SME recycling business
See www.wrap.org.uk/events/expanding.html
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
4 May ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Sheffield)
9-11 May ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
18 May ~ The Management of Hazardous Waste
23 May ~ Packaging Waste Regulations
23-25 May ~ Practical Waste Management
** All of the above courses are held in Northampton unless stated.**
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.
