DEFRA WASTE AND RESOURCES EVIDENCE STRATEGY 2007-2011
Defra’s Waste and Resources Evidence Programme have issued a Strategy for 2007-201. The strategy aims to support the implementation of the Waste Strategy for England 2007. It summarises the key areas where research will be commissioned and evidence sought over the period. See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/wip/research/pdf/wres-2007-2011.pdf
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CHARGES FOR 2008/09
The Environment Agency has published a consultation on the proposed changes to its charging schemes for 2008/9. The document sets out a proposals for a number of charging schemes including Environmental Permitting from the 1 April 2008. See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/1859693/
SCOTLAND SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT
Audit Scotland have released a Sustainable Waste Management report which says recycling rates have gone up, with around a quarter of municipal waste now being recycled. However for Scotland to meet EU Landfill Directive and Scottish Government targets, councils will need to increase their recycling rates and achieve rapid reductions in the volumes of waste going to landfill. See www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/docs/central/2007/nr_070920_waste_management.pdf
ENGLAND SEES BIGGEST RISE IN CIGARETTE LITTER
A ban on smoking in public places was implemented in Wales and Northern Ireland in April, then England in July. Out of the smoking bans England’s streets have bore the brunt of the litter problem with a 43% rise in the amount of cigarette butts dropped on its pavements. For more information see www.encams.org/pressoffice/index.asp
LONDON COUNCILS CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS TO INTRODUCE A LEVY OR BAN ON ‘THROW OUT’ SHOPPING BAGS
London Councils have launched a consultation on proposals to introduce a levy or ban on ‘throw out’ shopping bags across London, as part of the proposed 10th London Local Authorities Bill. The aim of introducing a ban or levy into the next Bill is to reduce the environmental impact of TOS bags in London. See www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?docId=20764
BERR WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC REGULATIONS (WEEE) BRIEFINGS
The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory reform (BERR) are holding a series of workshops aimed at companies affected by the WEEE regulations. For more information see
www.dti.gov.uk/innovation/sustainability/weee/page30269.html
CONSULTATION ON A DRAFT SECOND EDITION OF IPPC SG6 FOR A2 ACTIVITIES IN THE SOLVENTS SECTOR
Defra have issued the final consultation of Sector Guidance Note (SG) 6 for A2 activities in the organic solvents sector on the fifth of the so-called '2-year reviews' of all the sector guidance notes for the local authority IPPC-regime. The revised guidance will be issued under regulation 37 of the Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000. It will also serve as statutory guidance under the forthcoming Environmental Permitting Regulations. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/sgnote-solvents/index.htm
SURVEY OF FUNDING OF MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT KERBSIDE COLLECTION IN WALES
The overall aim of the survey was to assess the current funding and future needs for waste management operations in Wales. To view a copy of the report see http://www.cylch.org/content/files/RPSReport.pdf
BUILDING CLEANABILITY AWARDS
The 2007/2008 Awards will cover buildings located throughout Great Britain and Ireland and nominations can be submitted through until 31st December 2007. Each building nominated will receive a detailed assessment for cleanability and the 2007/2008 Awards scheme will conclude with a prestigious Awards Presentation Luncheon on Monday 30th June 2008 in London’s famous Guildhall. Further details can be found at www.cleanabilityawards.co.uk
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 see www.ciwmshow.com. Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
NORTH EAST CENTRE - CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER SEMINAR
The North East centre are holding an seminar on Wednesday 26 September in Leeds. For more information see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958181 or contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
Friday 28 September 2007 at Greenwich MRF, Veolia. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958190 or contact Sarah Dickinson 020 8889 6618 or sarah.dickinson@haringey.gov.uk
MIDLAND CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
Will take place on Wednesday 26th September 2007 at Leicestershire County Council HHWRC, Loughborough. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958201 or contact helen.bartle@derbyshire.gov.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE AUTUMN OPEN MEETING – Street Cleansing
Thursday 27 September 2007 at The Gresham Hotel, Dublin. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958189 or contact Enda Kiernan Mob: 00353 (0)866076039 sonnagh@eircom.net
SCOTLAND CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP SITE VISIT
Will take place on 3rd October 2007 at Glasgow City Council MRF. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958202 or contact fraser.gormal@sepa.org.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE SITE VIST
The North East centre tour of the Premier Advance Recycling Centre will take place on Wednesday 10th October 2007 in County Durham. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958196 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST NGG QUIZ NIGHT
North East NGG are holding a quiz on Thursday 11th October 2007 at the Adelphi Pub, Leeds. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958198 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE STUDY TOUR
Republic of Ireland in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland will take place on 18 & 19 October 2007. For full details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958193 or contact Mike Hibbert 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on Friday 19th October 2007 at Veolia High Temperature Incinerator, Ellesmere Port. For further details contact Lindsay Reed on T: 07753 971611 lindsay.reed@mouchelparkman.com
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – THE GREAT WASTE SEMINAR
Friday 19 October 2007. The event will take place at the City of London’s new offices at Walbrook Wharf. Click on the following link for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958023 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk 07772 621744
NORTH EAST CENTRE SEMINAR
The North east centre in conjunction with UK Environmental Law are holding a seminar on REACH. This will take place on Tuesday 30th October 2007 at Pinsent Masons, Leeds. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958197 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE SOCIAL EVENING
Will take place on Friday 9th November 2007 at Mojo, Manchester. For further details contact Emma Potts T: 07917 333469 velspotts@yahoo.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Will take place on 9th – 11th November 2007 at the Park Inn Hotel, York. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958199 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CHRISTMAS EVENTS
North East Centre Christmas Lunch is on Friday 14 December at the Park Inn, York. For details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958200 or contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
Midlands Centre Christmas Extravaganza! Friday 7 December 2007 at Copthorne Hotel, Birmingham. For details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958060 or contact Andy Barker on: 01604 620426 or andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk
Welsh Centre Christmas Meeting & Dinner on Friday 7 December 2007 at Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. For details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958040 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk 02920 210710
London & Southern Counties Centre 50th Annual Luncheon will take place on Friday 14 December 2007 at The London Marriott Hotel, Duke Street, London. For details see
www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958191 or contact Mike Bland 07772 621744 mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
East Anglian Centre Technical Meeting and Christmas Lunch
Thursday 6 December in the Conference Room of the WoodGreen Animal Sanctuary, King's Bush Farm, Godmanchester. Technical meeting followed by a tradition Christmas Lunch and after lunch speaker comedian Lea Roberts. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958065 or contact the Centre Secretary, John McPherson on 01473 836903 or Mob:07850 437644, or Mark Gibson on 01604 620426.
CIWM EVENTS
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 01604 620426
CIWM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Wednesday 31 October 2007 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. For further details or to book a table please visit www.ciwmawards.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk 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 01604 620426
THE COMPOSTING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION & AWARDS DINNER
BIOWASTES AND THE CARBON ECONOMY
5-6 December 2007 – Telford International Centre. For further details please visit www.compost.org.uk or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk 0870 1603270
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
25th Sept ~ Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing
26-27 Sept ~ Practical Management and Control of Landfill Gas
2 Oct ~ Integrated Recycling and Waste Management Operations
3 Oct ~ Solutions to Contaminated Land (Nottingham)
** 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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