March 3rd, 2010 by waster
Waste Matchers launch SMILE.
Waste Matchers – the re-use project – has announced a new service called the SMILE Network.
The SMILE Network encourages collaboration between businesses through networking events in order to save costs and help the environment.
At these events, businesses can offer items such as surplus products, byproducts, reusable items, office/warehouse space or logistics [...]
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March 2nd, 2010 by waster
A proposed Measure to improve how Wales deals with its waste was laid before the National Assembly on Monday 22nd February.
The Measure, which is being driven by Environment Minister Jane Davidson, will enable Wales to adopt much more sustainable waste management practices, will support the Welsh Assembly Government’s work to introduce a mandatory charge [...]
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February 13th, 2010 by waster
The Irish have not followed the trend seen elsewhere of wholesale privatisation of landfill sites, and even now this article seems to describe what will be purely a short term expedient of using private contractors, only while waiting for the new Dublin incinerator to be completed.
From the Irish Times, 11 February 2010
WASTE CONTRACTS worth tens [...]
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February 9th, 2010 by waster
Dedicated ECU body wanted to guarantee enforcement of European waste law, announces Commission study
A European Commission study published on 1 February 2010 counsels setting up a dedicated European body to oversee the execution and enforcement of ECU waste law. The study is a part of a collection of steps being taken by the Commission to [...]
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January 29th, 2010 by waster
Find out about this course which is beng run by the CIWM and is all about providing those responsible for waste management in their organisations “An Introduction to the Management of Wastes”.
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January 12th, 2010 by waster
That Energy from Waste is by far the most popular waste technology for the UK’s top waste management companies for landfill diversion after recycling is again being demonstrated by this announcement from WRG.
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November 15th, 2009 by waster
Environment Agency unveiled a new strategy for tackling tomorrow’s waste, it will help businesses use resources more efficiently and divert more waste from landfill. This is to be a top target for the Environment Agency over the next five years. The new corporate strategy Creating A Better Place 2010-2015 also outlines the key waste-related challenges that are facing businesses and communities over the next five years and what needs to be done to meet those challenges.
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November 7th, 2009 by waster
Can Scotland really achieve Zero Waste? So far, things are looking good. However, the reports available suggest that in terms of the 40 percent target set for 2010, Scotland was at 34 percent as of March of this year. So there is therefore a significant amount to do… Read more!
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September 2nd, 2009 by waster
Waste management firm Viridor has expressed its disappointment at East Lothian council’s decision to reject planning permission for its Dunbar combined heat and power plant despite “strong recommendation” for approval from the council’s planning officers.
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August 13th, 2009 by
Sardinia Symposium Training Course News and Newsletter August 2009
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