Commission Study Says EU Body Needed to Enforce European Waste Law

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 [...]

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An Introduction to the Management of Wastes

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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Newport to Get WRG Energy from Waste Facility

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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EA Help for UK Businesses in the Waste to Resource Transition

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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A Look at What a Zero Waste Target Means for Scotland

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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Oxwellmains EfW Rejection Follows Similar Rejection Path to Cornwall

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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Sardinia Symposium News and New Courses This Year

Sardinia Symposium Training Course News and Newsletter August 2009

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Veolia Waste Business Hit by Recession

Veolia’s waste arm has been hit as operating cash flow declines. French utilities firm Veolia Environnement, which owns Veolia Environmental Services in the UK, has seen operating cash flows for its worldwide waste management divisions decline “significantly” due to the lower values for recovered materials and a fall in waste arisings.

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Waste Management Courses – Book Now for these CIWM and ESA Training Courses Autumn 2009

Great practical training courses in waste and resource management available Summer/Autumn 2009.

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Recession Busting UK Government Projects Critical to Contractors and Consultants Fail to Move Forward to Start On Site Despite Treasury Cash

Government promises, vital to the depressed construction industry and made some months ago are not being kept. Many Local Government Waste Management contracts are also late. Just when will the government wake up to the need to get the construction industry working again?

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