DEFRA MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STATISTICS
Defra have published the first provisional set of estimates from the Department’s 2007/8 survey of municipal waste for England. The provisional results incorporate the first quarter of the financial year and are based on information supplied by local authorities in England to WasteDataFlow. The statistics for the first quarter of 2007/08 suggest an English household recycling rate of 32 percent. For more information see http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/statistics/wastats/index.htm
WALES RAISES STANDARDS FOR RECYCLING
The Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing has set out a vision for reaching the target of recycling 70% of all municipal waste by 2025. The proposals will form part of the Welsh Waste Strategy Review that is due to be consulted upon in the Autumn and published next year See http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/1985373/?lang=en
NATIONAL RODENT SURVEY REPORT 2007
The eighth National Rodent Survey Report undertaken by the National Pest
Technician's Association (NPTA) has been issued. The report is based upon facts and figures provided by sixty two percent of local authorities within the United Kingdom (UK). Alternate weekly collections are not considered one of the primary reasons for increase in rats numbers in this years report. See
http://www.npta.org.uk/assets/documents/NPTA%20National%20Rodent%20Survey%20Report%202007.pdf
BERR HEAT CALL FOR EVIDENCE
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) have released a call for evidence on heat. The report sets out BERR understanding of the opportunities and prospects for renewable heat and some of the barriers that prevent the greater use of renewable heat. See
http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file43609.pdf
SCOTLAND’S RENEWABLE HEAT STRATEGY
The Forum for Renewable Energy Development in Scotland (FREDS) has released a report making recommendations to Scottish Ministers on renewable heat. The recommendations include an analysis of potential heat markets with the aim of setting an appropriate target, the development of a wider heat strategy, the need to improve the existing building stock to maximise uptake of renewable heat. For more information see http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/211131/0055786.pdf
UK TRADE & INVESTMENT ENERGY FROM WASTE GUIDE
The UK trade and investment have issued an energy from waste guide to opportunities in the UK. The guide is aimed at companies operating in the energy from waste sector. For more information see http://www.ukinvest.gov.uk/UKTI-publications/4024575/en-GB.pdf
EUROPEAN COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
The European Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for Environment and Sustainability have published the final pilot study reports on environmental assessment of municipal waste management. The reports present the outcomes of 9 preliminary life cycle pilot studies conducted with representatives of the European Union's (EU) New Member States for the management of municipal solid waste. To view a copy of the reports see http://viso.jrc.it/lca-waste-partI.pdf for part 1 and http://viso.jrc.it/lca-waste-partII.pdf for part 2.
CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS FOR A SCOTTISH CLIMATE CHANGE BILL
Scotland’s first climate change bill is out for consultation, the proposal for a statutory target to reduce Scottish emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 is one of the key components. To view the consultation See http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/210419/0055642.pdf
ENGLAND WATER STRATEGY
The new water strategy, Future Water, has been launched which sets out a policy framework for water management in England. Please see http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/strategy/index.htm
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION WASTE REDUCTION FINANCIAL INCENTIVE SCHEME
The LGA sent a letter on the behalf of DEFRA to all Local Authorities in England and Wales calling for councils interested in piloting a waste reduction and recycling financial incentives scheme. If any Authorities are interested please contact alice.roberts@lga.gov.uk
AGGREGATES LEVY SUSTAINABILITY FUND CONSULTATION
This consultation contains government’s proposals for the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund’s aims, objectives and activities, who should deliver them and how the funding should be allocated from April 2008 to March 2011. Please see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/alsf-08/index.htm
CIWM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Student / Graduate members - would you like up to £1,000 to attend an International Waste Management Conference? www.ciwmawards.com/pma/3187
Members – would you like up £2,000 to finance travel and subsistence on a research or study programme into wastes management or related subjects? www.ciwmawards.com/pma/3188
Are you part of an excellent team operating a permitted/ licensed waste management facility and would like to be recognised for your team work? www.ciwmawards.com/pma/3189
Entries are now being accepted for theses and other CIWM Professional Awards. For more information and entry forms see www.ciwmawards.com/pm/855
The Professional Awards Ceremony will be held on the 16th May at the National Space Centre, Leicester, sponsored by Hyder Consulting, Plastic Omnium Urban Systems Ltd and Envircoms. Register for your free place online at www.ciwmawards.com/pma/3372
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2007 saw the successful release of this brand new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are now calling for submissions for the next issue from a broad cross section of our industry such as professional waste managers and practitioners, 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 CENTRE EVENTS
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING & FACTORY TOUR
Will take place on Thursday 14th February 2008 at HN Logistics Systems, Coalville, Leicestershire. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958316
Or contact Judith Harper jharper@covantaenergy.co.uk
SCOTLAND CENTRE - NORTHERN SEMINAR
This one day event will look ahead at the issues faced by the waste and resource management sector for 2008/9 as well as providing an update on regulation and legislation along with hot topics and plenary discussion. The event will take place on 19th February at Inverness Town Hall, Inverness for more information see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/763 or e-mail catherine.maclean@ciwm.co.uk
CYMRU WALES CENTRE – SITE VISIT
Will take place on Thursday 28th February 2008 at Newport Wastesavers, Esperanto Way, Lliswerry, Newport. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958312 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk.
NORTH WEST CENTRE HEALTH, SAFETY & RISK ASSESSMENT EVENT
Will take place on Friday 29th February 2008 at Waterside Conference Centre, Wigan. Click here for further details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958301 or contact Claire Nicoll Claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk T: 0161 366 1611
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 29th February 2008 at The Pewterers Hall, Oat Lane, London. Click here for further details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958315 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE – CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP
A briefing session on the implications of climate change on local authority waste management activities will take place on Wednesday 5th March 2008 at Myerscough College, Preston. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958332 or contact Claire Nicoll on
T: 0161 366 1611 claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
HEALTHCARE WASTES MANAGEMENT – THE SCOTTISH PERSPECTIVE
This one day seminar will present the recently published hygiene waste guidance project from SNIFFER. The format for the event will have a series of workshops which include Health and Safety, Education and Legislation. For more information see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958334 or contact events@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES SITE VISIT AT TYREGENICS
A pioneering £4 million recycling facility has been officially opened in South Wales. A Site Visit will take place at the TyreGenics Tyre Recycling Plant on the 11 March 2008. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958330 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE – A NEW FRAMEWORK – ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING
Will take place on Wednesday 12th March 2008 at The Swallow Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUL. Please contact Claire Nicoll claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk T: 0161 366 1611.
NEW GENERATION GROUPS – 9TH NATIONAL EVENT
Will take place on 4th/5th April 2008 at Novotel, Cardiff. For programme and booking form please click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/15 or contact Andy Barker, Membership Development Manager 01606 620426
SOUTHERN IRELAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND CENTRE
- STUDY TOUR OF GERMANY
Will take place on Thursday 10th April to Sunday 13th April 2008. For the Pre-Registration form click on the following link www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958296 or contact Mark Heesom for details T: 00 (353) 86 8234857
CIWM EVENTS
CIWM PRESIDENTIAL DINNER
Tuesday 26th February 2008
One Great George Street, London
www.ciwmconferences.com
CIWM SPRING CONFERENCE – QUALITY COUNTS
‘Exploring the quality vs quantity tension and how we could solve it’
Wednesday 27th February 2008
One Great George Street, London
www.ciwmconferences.com
HEALTHCARE WASTES MANAGEMENT – THE SCOTTISH PERSPECTIVE
Thursday 6th March 2008
The Hilton, Edinburgh Grosvenor
www.ciwmconferences.com
LOCAL AUTHORITY BRIEFING SESSION
Wednesday 19th March 2008 – Coventry
www.cimmconferences.com
CIWM HEALTH & SAFETY FORUM
Friday 25th April 2008
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London.
www.ciwmconferences.com
For further details please contact the IWMBS Ltd Events department at events@ciwm.co.uk 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 Web site www.iswa.org
ISWA call for papers for their 2008 World Congress, see http://www.iswa2008.org/iswa/website/
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
12 Feb ~ The Management of Hazardous Waste
19 Feb ~ Solutions to Contaminated Land
19-21 Feb ~ Practical Waste Management
21 Feb ~ Waste Management for Local Authorities
** 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.
DEFRA / CIWM NEW TECHNOLOGIES QUALIFICATIONS
VRQ Level 3 - Principles and Practices of Sustainable Waste Management
10th - 14th March 2008
21st - 25th April 2008
Higher Level Award Level 4 - Waste Treatment Technologies
19th -24th May 2008
For further information on the above courses and to book a place, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk/training/new-technologies 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/events/main.asp?sub=11&pageid=223
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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