EU REVIEW OF THE WEEE DIRECTIVE
The European Commission has launched its review of the WEEE Directive. The Review examines future targets and whether certain aspects of the Directive can be changed to further improve implementation. Respondents are invited to submit comments to the Commission by the 11th August. See: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/pdf/info_gath_ex.pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME PROTOCOL
SEPA has launched a new protocol for the reporting and prosecution of environmental offences. The new Protocol will help to formalise the existing arrangements and individual responsibilities of both the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and SEPA in dealing with environmental crime. See: www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/policies/envcrimeprotocol.pdf
IMPACT OF CARBON AGENDA ON WASTE MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
Research carried out by Grant Thornton Project Finance suggests that the Government's policy on tonnage based recycling targets at the lowest cost means that no distinction is being made between recycling processes that reduce CO2 emissions and recycling processes that increase CO2 emissions. The report goes on to state that "as the drive towards increased levels of recycling continues there is a very real danger that hard-won gains in the renewable sector may be eroded unless the relative carbon effect of recycling strategies is properly understood and acted on." For the full report see: www.grant-thornton.co.uk/pages/press_room-press_releases-consumers_recycling_hits_glass_ceiling_according_to_new_research/$FILE/gt+-+oh+waste+report+final+21+june+06.pdf
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL AQUIRE CLEANAWAY LTD
Veolia Waste Management has announced the purchase of Cleanaway Holding Limited for £595M. The sale is conditional upon approval from the relevant competition authorities in Europe. See: http://www.onyxgroup.co.uk/pages/newspressDirect.asp?articleId=1345
EU WASTE PROPOSALS CRITICISED
A panel of MEPs, businesses and NGO experts have criticised the Commission's proposals on waste as "foggy", in not providing key definitions, for instance on life-cycle assessment.
See: www.euractiv.com/en/environment/experts-criticise-muddled-eu-waste-proposals/article-156096
WASTE INFORMATION NETWORK (WIN) AVAILABLE ONLINE
The South East Centre of Excellence has launched the Waste Information Network (WIN), a support tool for local authorities providing up-to-date information on all aspects of waste management: http://146.101.137.80/default.aspx
APPRENTICESHIP/ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Energy & Utility Skills is hosting a consultation event on 6 July to define the content of the knowledge qualification that will form a mandatory part of the Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship in Recycling and Waste Management.
To get involved or for more information please contact Helen White: helen.white@euskills.co.uk or 0845 077 7034
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
CYMRU WALES CENTRE - OPEN MEETING
The Modern Waste Management Agenda and Links to the Health of the Population and Workforce. Friday 14th July at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Including presentations from the HSE and National Public Health Service. For further information, e-mail celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk or call 02920210710 or visit www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164
NORTH WEST CENTRE - NGG SITE VISIT
11th July 2006 at M Baker Recycling, St Helens. Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or contact claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk for further details.
NORTH EAST - NGG SITE VISIT
Will now take place on Monday 31st July 2006 at Welbeck Landfill Site, Wakefield. For further details visit www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1504 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST - OPEN MEETING
Thursday 20th July 2006 at Londonderry Garage, Londonderry, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The programme will focus upon "Needle stick injuries" Ergonomics of kerbside collection containers" Training for recycling operatives "A very brief history of SAFED and FER" and "VOSA vehicle issues" The meeting will take place in conjunction with the Northern Waste & Load Handling Exhibition at Londonderry Garage which will be happening on both the 19th & 20th July 2006. Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1504 for full details or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
Will take place on Friday 21st July 2006 at Carymoor Environmental Centre & Viridor's Dimmer Site, Somerset. The morning will consist of a seminar outlining the practical application of good waste management practices. After lunch there will be a tour of Viridor's Site at Dimmer. For further details and booking form click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/146 or contact Terry March tmarch@tmcs.info
CYMRU WALES CENTRE - GOLF DAY
Will take place on Thursday 7th September 2006 at Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew, Newport. For further details & booking form click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE - SITE VISIT
Will take place on Thursday 13th July 2006 at WEEE Recycling & Materials Recovery Site at Techrec Ireland Ltd. Techrec Ireland Ltd., which is part owned by One51 Limited and developed using technology supplied by Immark AG of Switzerland, is the first and only WEEE Recycling and material recovery facility in Ireland to date. Specializing in Electronic Recycling, this company can handle all ten categories of WEEE at its fully permitted site at 51 Park West, Dublin 12. For further details and booking form click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/167 or contact Enda Kiernan enda.kiernan@corkcoco.ie
CIWM EVENT
COMPOST LIKE OUTPUTS: THIRD WORKSHOP EVENT
Bridging the gap: linking research into the performance and characterisation of organic wastes in land-based applications to current technical and policy needs. 21July 2006, Reading University See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2567
For further details contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
ENERGY FROM WASTE SEMINAR - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
5th & 6th September 2006 ~ London
For the full programme and to register go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2349
For further details contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
NON CIWM EVENTS
WASTE AND RESOURCES IN THE FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY
Waste Treatment Technology Network - 6th July 2006
See www.wastetech.net or contact Guy Rhys-Davies gdavies3@glam.ac.uk 01443 482794
NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FORUM
NHHWF summer seminar ~ hazardous waste reduction and disposal: finding solutions for SMEs
See www.nhhwf.org.uk
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
04 July ~ Duty of Care
5-6 July ~ The Management of Refuse Collection and Kerbside Recycling
11-12 July ~ Practical Management and Control of Landfill Gas
** 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.
WASTES AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Courses are run throughout the year, across the country. For course details and for a list of Registered Centres please visit our website www.wasteawareness.org.uk or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
