CIWM ANNUAL REVIEW 2007 NOW AVAILABLE
In 2007, we hit most of our key performance targets, celebrated an important centenary, and engaged widely with key public and private sector stakeholders – find out more about the activities and achievements of the CIWM and its regional centres in the CIWM Annual Review 2007 at http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3587
NEW VENUE, NEW PARTNERSHIP, NEW SHOW… AND A NEW NAME… AND 23% OF FLOOR SPACE SOLD ON THE FIRST DAY!
At an exhibitor open day at London ExCeL last week, CIWM and ESA officially launched the 2009 conference and exhibition, announcing the new name and branding, as well as floor plan details and pricing arrangements. More details at http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3585
NEW RESEARCH REVEALS SCALE OF PACKAGING WASTE PROBLEM
The Local Government Association has published its second investigation into the weight of retailer packaging and how much of it can be recycled. It shows that up to 38 per cent of packaging in a regular household shopping basket cannot be recycled. See report http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/aio/593234
NEW NET WASTE TOOL HELPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CALCULATE POTENTIAL SAVINGS IN QUANTITIES AND COSTS OF WASTE
A new online resource developed by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) enables construction clients, designers and contractors to reduce waste to landfill by more accurately identifying where efforts should be focused to achieve the most environmental benefit and the most substantial cost savings. See link: http://www.wrap.org.uk/construction/the_net_waste_tool.html
WRAP CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAMME OFFERS INVESTMENT BOOST FOR CONSTRUCTION WASTE RECYCLERS
Recycling businesses working to divert construction industry waste from landfill are being offered the opportunity to boost reprocessing capacity by applying for funding though the new capital grant programme launched today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). See link:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/wrap_capital_grant.html
CONSULTATION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PROPOSED DIRECTIVE ON INDUSTRIAL EMMISSIONS (INTERGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL) (RECAST) – COMBUSTION PLANTS
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have published a consultation on the European Commission’s proposed directive on IPPC for conbustion plants. Direct link to consultation:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/emissions-combustion/index.htm
SCOTLAND TO DO MORE TO COMBAT WASTE
Doubts have been raised over Scotland's ability to meet its future recycling targets following the publication of the country's latest recycling figures published. The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has published data indicating a 4.1% growth in recycling in Scotland between 2006 and 2007, with the municipal recycling rate reaching 31.2%. See Link: http://www.sepa.org.uk/nws/data/returns.htm
RECYCLE WEEK 2008
Recycle Week 2008 will start on Monday 2nd June 2008 for a week of high profile activities focusing on the benefits of recycling. The annual event is organised by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) in partnership with the leading materials recycling organisations. See link: http://www.recyclenowpartners.org.uk
LOO OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Nominations and entries are now being received for the 2008 Loo of the Year Awards; the annual competition to find the best places ‘to go’ in Britain, Ireland and The Channel Islands. The competition, now in its 21st year, is promoted by The British Toilet Association. Please see link if you would like to submit and entry for these awards http://www.loo.co.uk
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 for publication in June 2008 and are therefore calling for submissions for the 5th 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
ISWA WORKING GROUP MEETING ON LANDFILL AT TORBAY
ISWA Working Group on Landfill is having its Spring/Summer meeting at the Palace Hotel on Thursday 12th June and that anyone with an interest in the subject would be welcome to attend to see the issues that are being dealt with by the Working Group in the wider worldwide context. The meeting will commence at 9.30 and conclude early afternoon. Please contact Derek Greedy at derekgreedy@warwickshire.gov.uk for catering purposes.
THE LAST TEST - CRICKET AT TORBAY
The final cricket test between CIWM and the Environment Agency will take place at Paignton CC on Tuesday June 10th. If you would like to take part in this historic event and be a member of the CIWM team please contact Chris Murphy, Chairman of Selectors at chris.murphy@ciwm.co.uk or on 01604 620426
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
CIWM NORTH WEST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Thursday 26th June 2008 at Lane Farm Resource Centre, Cumbria entitled “Working at the Sharp end – Meeting the Challenges”. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958367 or contact Claire Nicoll T: 0161 366 1611 claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see:
www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
LARAC/WLGA/WAG SEMINAR – CYMRU WALES
Looking at the Role of Education & Awareness in Achieving Recycling/Composting Targets. For further details including booking form click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958385.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The 13th European Biosolids and Organic Resources Conference is currently calling for papers. For more information please see http://www.european-biosolids.com/papers.php
CIWM EVENTS
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.
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
3 June ~ Duty of Care
4 June ~ The Management of Hazardous Waste
** 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.
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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