A NEW PARTNER AND A NEW VENUE RING IN THE CHANGES FOR THE CIWM CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) have announced their intention to work in partnership on a prestigious London-based event for the waste and resource management industry from 2009 onwards. The decision will see the CIWM annual conference and exhibition moving to London ExCel, an award winning modern venue, as part of plans to develop the event into a major international showcase for the UK waste and resource management sector. Please see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3559
WRAP FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOOD WASTE PROJECTS
The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) Organics Capital Grant Programme VI is now open. It can provide financial assistance of up to 30 percent towards the capital costs of plant, equipment and infrastructure for food waste processing capacity compliant with the Animal By-Products Regulations in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Please see http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/funding/capital_grants/organics_capital.html for details
COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
The Communities and Local Government have released the Code for Sustainable Homes, a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes. The technical guidance sets out the requirements for the Code, and the process by which a Code assessment is reached. For more information see http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/code_for_sustainable_homes_techguide.pdf
WRAP RECLAIMED BUILDING PRODUCTS GUIDE
WRAP have issued a building products guide which covers a range of products and materials commonly used in new build and refurbishment for housing, commercial and public sector projects. Its purpose is to help identify how to substitute new products with reclaimed alternatives. Please see
http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/Reclaimed_building_products_guide.b69826f1.pdf
NORTHERN IRELAND WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENCES (CONSULTATION AND COMPENSATION) REGULATIONS
The Waste Management Licences (Consultation and Compensation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 shall come into operation on 19th May 2008. For more information please see http://www.opsi.gov.uk/sr/sr2008/nisr_20080160_en_1
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF MINING WASTE DIRECTIVE
A consultation has been released which seeks the views of the Scottish Government’s proposals to implement EU Directive 2006/21/ EC on the management of waste from the extractive industries (" MWD") into Scottish law. To view of a copy of the consultation please see http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/08110255/0
CLIMATE CHANGE BILL
The Climate Change Bill has now completed its passage through the House of Lords. In response to the views expressed across the Lords, the government has brought forward a number of amendments to the Bill which were accepted. For more information please see www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/16284.doc
SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES SECTOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SPECIALIST AT UKT&I
The UK Trade & Investment are providing the opportunity for an International Business specialist to work for the Environment Sector Team. For more information on this position please see
www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/16285.doc
CIWM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
The Professional Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday 16 May at the National Space Centre, Leicester, sponsored by Hyder Consulting, Plastic Omnium Urban Systems Ltd and Envirocomms. Dr Toni Gladding, 2007 JC Dawes winner will present her report on “A Comparison of Alternate Weekly Collection systems in Canada, the Netherlands and the UK”
For more information on the event, please click here. To register for your free place online, please see http://www.ciwmawards.com/pm/871
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2007 saw the successful release of this new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are currently compiling the 4th edition and are therefore calling for submissions for the fifth 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 EVENTS
CIWM’s HEALTH & SAFETY FORUM
The latest research findings from the HSE on the Waste & Resource Management Industry
Friday 25 April 2008 - Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London.
www.ciwmconferences.com
REGULATING WASTE IN 2008 & BEYOND
Thursday 1 May 2008 - Austin Court, Birmingham
www.ciwmconferences.com
TOWARDS CERTAINTY IN THE USE OF ORGANIC MBT OUTPUTS
CIWM workshop in conjunction with r3 Environmental Technology Ltd
Monday 19 May 2008 - DBERR Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London
www.ciwmconferences.com
WASTE MANAGEMENT & CLEANSING BRIEFING SESSION
What are the key waste management and cleansing issues affecting the industry?
Thursday 17 July 2008 - Northampton
www.ciwmconferences.com
For further details please contact the IWMBS Ltd Operations department at events@ciwm.co.uk 01604 620426.
LOW CARBON INNOVATION EXCHANGE
This new series of unique best practice events allow delegates to share their experiences, hear case studies and develop actionable solutions to real life problems.
Tuesday 29th April 2008
Glasgow, Thistle
www.ciwm-carbonexchange.com
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
CIWM EAST ANGLIA CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 23 April 2008 at Environment Agency Peterborough entitled “Legislation Update”. For further details contact John McPherson jmcpherson@viridor-waste.co.uk or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958379
CIWM LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE NGG EVENT
City of Westminster NGG Street Scene Event will take place on Friday 25th April 2008. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958378 or contact Jarno Stet on 020 7641 2851 jstet@westminster.gov.uk
CIWM SOUTH WEST CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Friday 25 April 2008 at Langford Veterinary College entitled “Delivering Change in a Changing World”. For further details contact Terry March tmarch@tmcs.info or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958370
CIWM CYMRU WALES AGM & OPEN MEETING
Friday 25 April 2008 at Maesmawr Hall Hotel, Caersws. “Management of Hazardous Waste” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958346 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
CIWM NORTH WEST CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Friday 25 April 2008 at The Preston Hotel, Reedfield Place, Walton Summit, Preston. Entitled “Landfill Diversion: Barriers & Solutions” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958304 or contact Claire Nicoll claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk T: 0161 366 1611
CIWM CYMRU WALES & ENTERPRISE IRELAND – STUDY TOUR
Monday 28 – 29 April 2008. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958347 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
CIWM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE OPEN MEETING & AGM
Will take place on Wednesday 30th April 2008 at Bottlehill Landfill Facility, Cork. For further information click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958380 or contact Enda Kiernan enda.kiernan@corkco.ie
CIWM CYMRU WALES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on Thursday 15th May 2008 at CWM Environmental Ltd MRF and Landfill Site. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958377 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
CIWM WESSEX NEW GENERATION GROUP SITE VISIT
Will take place on Tuesday 20th May 2008 at Canford Magna Golf Club, Magna Road, Wimborne. For further information click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958382 or contact Tessa Bowering tessa.bowering@environment-agency.co.uk
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
23-24 April ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring (Shrewsbury)
29 April ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Fully Booked)
30 April ~ Duty of Care
8 May ~ Contract Essentials
** 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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