DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL WASTE USED IN LATS IN ENGLAND
Defra have issued the summary and analysis of responses to the consultation on the definition of municipal waste used in the Landfill Allowances Trading Scheme (LATS) in England. The conclusion included that a majority of the respondent’s recognised there need to further clarify the definition of municipal waste used in LATS. For more information see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/landfill-ats/summary-responses.pdf
BERR WEEE SETTLEMENT CENTRE GUIDANCE NOTE
The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) have issued a guidance note on the WEEE settlement centre. The primary function of the WEEE Settlement Centre is to record evidence of WEEE treatment and to allow issuance and holdings of Evidence Notes to be monitored. Please see http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file44833.pdf
EEA TIME TO STEP UP EFFORTS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
The European Environment Agency has launched a report Time for action towards sustainable consumption and production in Europe. The report provides detailed information and a review of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) initiatives in key production/ consumption areas, industry, food, buildings, transport, and waste. For more information see
http://reports.eea.europa.eu/technical_report_2008_1/en/Time_for_action-towards_sustainable_consumption_and_production_in_Europe.pdf
GREENPEACE UNCOVERING THE HIDDEN FLOWS OF E-WASTE
Greenpeace have issued a report Toxic Tech: not in our backyard. The report investigates the global sales of electrical and electronic products and assesses the amount of waste arising from this. Please see http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/not-in-our-backyard.pdf for more information.
WRAP LAUNCHES SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has launched a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) template to help the construction industry comply with legislation coming into force in England in April. The template comprises a series of 14 steps, which follow the construction lifecycle from pre-design to project completion and review. For more information see
http://www.wrap.org.uk/construction/
EU DIRECTIVE ON WEEE AMENDED
The European Parliament has issued amendments to the Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). To view the amendments see http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/07/st03/st03649-re02.en07.pdf
EU DIRECTIVE ON END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES AMENDED
The European Parliament has issued amendments to the Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles. To view the amendments see http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/07/st03/st03648-re02.en07.pdf
CIWM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
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
NORTHERN IRELAND CENTRE SEMINAR ~ BATTERIES
A Seminar on the Options for the Implementing the Batteries Directive will take place on Tuesday 4th March 2008 at The King’s Hall Conference Centre, Belfast. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958345 or contact Raymond Martin T: 02891 477397 raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE SEMINARS 5TH & 6TH MARCH
CIWM are supporting and organising this seminar programme, full details of which are attached http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958353 or contact mark.heesom@greenstar.ie
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 on the 6 March 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/dataID29583340 or contact events@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE – CAREERS EVENT
A student mentoring, graduate progression careers workshop will take place on 10th March 2008 at The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958344 or contact Claire Nicoll claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES SITE VISIT AT TYREGENICS
A pioneering 4 million pound 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.
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 28th March 2008 at Canford Magna Golf Club, Wimborne, Dorset. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958352 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk T: 07772 621744
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING & AGM
Will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2008 at ARUP, Solihull. Climate change, waste transportation life cycle assessment and case studies of sustainable waste management will be followed by the Midland Centre AGM will follow the meeting. For further details contact Judith Harper jharper@covantaenergy.co.uk T: 01384 408902. For further details see: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958343
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 CYMRU WALES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on Tuesday 15th April 2008 at Bryn Compost In-Vessel Composting Plant. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958331 or contact Celine Anouilh T: 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
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.ciwmconferences.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/
ISWA ANNUAL AWARDS
The Communication awards is designed to yearly honour the ISWA members which are deemed to be particularly effective in supporting a waste communication project the deadline for submissions is the 30th of April 2008
Publication awards designated to honour the author(s) of either a publication, article or book which is deemed to be exceptional in its contribution to the field of solid waste management.
Innovation Prize, this award will be given to the Nominee judged to best represent an innovative idea, invention, product, or system that promotes sustainable waste management. The deadline for submissions is 15 July 2008
For more information see http://www.iswa.org/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1.117
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
4 March ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
5 March ~ Duty of Care
6 March ~ Local Environmental Management (Street Scene)
11-12 March ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas
13 March ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
15 April ~ Integrated Recycling & Waste Management Operations
23-24 April ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring (Shrewsbury)
29 April ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
30 April ~ Duty of Care
** 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
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.
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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