2008 BUDGET WILL IMPACT ON THE WASTE INDUSTRY
Alistair Darling confirmed that the Landfill Tax will rise by 8 pounds per tonne each
year from April 2008. Inactive waste will stay frozen at 2.50 pounds per tonne up to 2010, and Aggregates Levy will increase from 1.95 pounds per tonne to 2.00 pounds
per tonne from 1 April 2009. See link to report: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/4/7/bud08_chapter6.pdf
To see CIWM’s reaction on the key issues from the Budget see: http://www.letsrecycle.com/do/ecco.py/view_item?listid=37&listcatid=217&listitemid=9782
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE "STRONG ACTION" ON BAGS
The Government has already called on retailers to take voluntary action to encourage the shift away from single-use carrier bags. The budget 2008 announced that the Climate Change Bill will legislate so that, if there is not sufficient progress on a voluntary basis by the end of the year, the Government can exercise powers early
next year to impose a charge on these bags. See link:
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/4/7/bud08_chapter6.pdf
HOUSE OF COMMONS REPORT REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS FROM UK BUSINESS
The House of Commons have published a report on reducing carbon emissions from
UK business, the role of the climate change levy and agreements. The Climate Change Levy package is the second biggest element in the UK Climate Change Programme. According to the evaluation accepted by the Government, the Levy will reduce annual UK CO2 emissions by 12.8 million tonnes by 2010. See report: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmenvaud/354/354.pdf
APPLICATION OF THE EMISSIONS TRADING DIRECTIVE BY EU MEMBER STATES – REPORTING YEAR 2007
The European Union is running the largest multi-country, multi-sector greenhouse gas Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) world-wide. A report published by the European Environment Agency shows that the implementation of the ETS is improving. For the reporting year 2007, all Member States have delivered information on their experience in accordance with Article 21 of the Emissions Trading Directive. See link http://reports.eea.europa.eu/technical_report_2008_3/en
ENVIORNMENTAL PERMITTING PROGRAMME PHASE 2 RELEASED
The Environmental Permitting Programme (EPP) is a joint Environment Agency, Defra and Welsh Assembly Government initiative which reduces red tape for industry and regulators. The second phase of the Programme (EPP2) aims to extend the common permitting platform created by EPP1 by integrating and streamlining further environmental permitting regimes. See Link:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/epp/#phase2
NEW FEES AND CHARGES SCHEME FOR LAPPC AND LA-IPPC
The Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC) and Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (LA-IPPC) Fees and Charges Schemes
for 2008-09 will come into force in April. The package comprises of, a notification
letter giving an overview of the changes is outlined in the Notification letter. Please
see http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/ppc/localauth/fees-risk/fees.htm for more information
THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF RESOURCE EFFICIENCY IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
The Environment Agency has released the result of a study which evaluates the potential economic and environmental benefits of the UK construction sector improving resource efficiency. The report estimates that 6.1 million tonnes of construction waste, mainly paints and finishes, floor coverings and light fittings, are sent to land fill every year. It also estimates that 3.9 million tonnes of construction waste such as ceramics, concrete and cement, worth £583 million are recycled. For more information see
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/1970146/1970198/1970212/?version=1&lang=_e
WRAP PUBLICATIONS
WRAP have published guidance documents demonstrating how to integrate good practice in the waste industry.
Delivering Effective Waste Minimisation http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/Waste_man_technical1.e209b45f.pdf
Delivering Good Practise Waste Management http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/Waste_man_technical.fcc5c613.pdf
COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK 2008
This year Compost Awareness Week (CAW) will run from 4th – 10th May. The Composting Association and WRAP are already in discussions regarding the activity
and partners for this year. Details are being posted on the CAW website www.compostawarenessweek.org.uk and the Association’s website, www.compost.org.uk as soon as they are confirmed.
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
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
NORTH EAST CENTRE – BRIEFING WORKSHOP
Will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2008 at Canal Side Buildings, Firth Street, University of Huddersfield. For further details please click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958364 or contact Vicky Duff, Environmental Vicky@beenvironmental.com T: 01282 618135.
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
SCOTLAND CENTRE SPECIAL WASTE SEMINAR
Will take place on the 8 April 2008 at the Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow. The seminar will cover the current issues around Special Wastes, current UK issues on definition of waste and pre treatment requirements and special wastes. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958362 or contact Catherine Maclean Catherine.maclean@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on Wednesday 9th April 2008 at Integra South West ERF, Marchwood. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958363 or contact Iain Pickles iain.pickles@basingstoke.gov.uk
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 LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 11th April 2008 at Civic Office, Sutton entitled “Change Habits! Diversion of Waste Through Awareness, Education & Persuasion” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958365 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk .
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
CIWM HEALTH & SAFETY FORUM
Friday 25th April 2008
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London.
www.ciwmconferences.com
REGULATING WASTE IN 2008 & BEYOND
Thursday 1st May 2008
Austin Court, Birmingham
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
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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