SCOTTISH WASTE DATA DIGEST
SEPA have published their annual digest of waste data on controlled waste in Scotland, providing 2005/06 data. 22.22 million tonnes of controlled waste arose in 2005/06, although data for mines and quarrying waste was not available for the period. Almost half of this was made up of construction and demolition waste while 440,000 tonnes of special waste arose during the period, a 17 percent reduction on the previous year. See www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/publications/wds/wdd_7.pdf
The Environment Agency have also updated their waste data information on their web site to provide a wide range 2005 waste data. See
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1031954/315439/1720716/?version=1&lang=_e
SOILS FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE
Defra, the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly Government have issued a consultation on the EU Soils Framework Directive. The proposed Directive lays down a framework for the protection and sustainable use of soil based on the principles of integration of soil issues into other policies, preservation of soil functions within the context of sustainable use, prevention of threats to soil and mitigation of their effects, as well as restoration of degraded soils.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/soil-directive/index.htm
To submit comments for a CIWM response please contact tina.benfield@ciwm.co.uk
CONSULTATION RESPONSE SUMMARIES
Defra have published summaries of responses received to 2 consultation papers issued earlier this year. The first being the third consultation on the Environmental Permitting Programme (EPP) see www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/envpermitprog3/epp3-summary-responses.pdf with the second summary on comments submitted to a consultation on the Waste Framework Directive. See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/waste-directive/wfd-summary-responses.pdf
NEW TECHNOLOGIES CATALOGUE
Defra have updated their catalogue of applications for their new technologies programme. The catalogue examines the technologies that received funding from the new technologies demonstrator programme while also providing information on with some of those projects who were not successful in obtaining funding through the programme. See www.urbanmines.org.uk/assets/files/n/newtechnologiescatalogue2007_635.pdf
LITTER EDUCATION IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
The Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government for the Republic of Ireland have announced funding for Local Authority litter education campaigns. The grants are intended to cover a broad range of measures to raise public awareness and stimulate anti-litter activity at the local level See www.environ.ie/en/Environment/Waste/LitterPollution/News/MainBody,14859,en.htm
CIWM READER SURVEY 2007
In order to ensure the CIWM journal is truly representing the needs of Institution members, the editor kindly requests that you spend a few minutes completing a short questionnaire on its content, standards and your use of the publication. Offering a chance for you to input into feature and new supplement ideas, we hope to receive honest feedback to allow CIWM to remain the leading publication in its field. All participants leaving a contact email or phone number (no name is required so responses can remain anonymous) will be entered into a free prize draw. See
www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB226NTDRKYPX
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
June 2007 saw the successful release of this brand new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are now calling for submissions for the September, December and March editions from a broad cross section of our industry such as professional waste managers and practioners, academic researchers and consultants. Critically, we seek to provide a rapid turn around outlet for high quality, practical research of significant interest to the national and international resource and waste management sector. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/719
CIWM 2008 – CALL FOR PAPERS
CIWM is offering the opportunity to participate in the CIWM 2008 Conference and Symposium on Waste Treatment Technologies. For further application details click here www.ciwmshow.com. Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
CIWM SOUTH WEST (PENINSULA) NGG SITE VIST
Friday 17 August 2007 at Lean Quarry Landfill Site, Liskeard, Cornwall. The event is FREE but due to the nature of the visit there are only 25 places. Places will therefore be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Please send the booking request to Clare Moakes at the address given asap (no later than Friday 10 August 07), to ensure your place on this visit. Click here for full details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958169
CIWM CYMRU WALES – GOLF DAY
Thursday 6 September 2007 at Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew, Newport. Click here for details
www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958122 contact Celine Anouilh 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES – SITE VISIT
Tuesday 18 September 2007 at Cardiff County Council MRF in Rumney, Cardiff. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958168 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – THE GREAT WASTE SEMINAR
The London & Southern Counties Centre has assembled a first class team of speakers to take us through the history of waste management in London from the early 19th Century right through the 20th and way beyond into what might happen in the 22nd Century. This seminar will include your opportunity to take part in an open discussion forum. The event will take place at the City of London’s new offices at Walbrook Wharf on Friday 19th October 2007. Click on the following link for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958023 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk T: 07772 621744
CIWM EVENTS
THERMAL TREATMENT- SATISFYING DIVERSION TARGETS AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Monday 17 September 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426.
GET YOUR ROCs OFF WITH AD!
Tuesday 25 September 2007 at Hilton National Hotel, Coventry. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk Tel. 0870 1603270
EVENTFUL SCOTLAND – 6TH ANNUAL SCOTTISH WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2007
20/20 VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
10 – 11 October 2007 at the Glasgow Hilton, Glasgow. For further details www.eventful-scotland.org.uk or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
Book before 31st August 2007 to receive 10% discount on delegate rates
CIWM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Wednesday 31 October 2007 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. For further details please visit www.ciwmawards.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
NEW TECHNOLOGIES MATTER
6 - 8 November 2007 in London. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see: www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
ISWA EVENTS
Link to ISWA’s events page www.iswa.org/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1.6
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
4-5 Sept ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas and Ground Water Monitoring
6 Sept ~ Duty of Care
11-13 Sept ~ Introduction to the Management of Wastes
12 Sept ~ The Management of Hazardous Waste
13 Sept ~ Waste Carriers and Related Controls
** 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.
FLYCAPTURE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME
The FlyCapture Training Programme is a national training programme developed by Defra, the Environment Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government designed for local authority enforcement staff and lawyers. The delivery of the programme is being co-ordinated by ENCAMS and CIWM. For further details and dates please visit www.encams.org/training/flycapture
WASTE 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 or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
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