Economic growth and globalisation have led to a worldwide increase of waste transports across borders. Whether this happens by road, rail, sea or air, waste shipments can create risks for human health and the environment and therefore these are regulated activities. As a result, waste or recycling materials cannot go anywhere without approved Trans-Frontier Shipment […]
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How Can Waste Composition Analysis Help Your Business? Date: Thursday, 12th September 2024 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Online Webinar Overview: Albion invites you to join our upcoming webinar, where we will delve deep into Waste Composition Analysis (WCA). This webinar is designed to show how focusing on specific waste streams can
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What is Ground Gas Monitoring? Ground gas monitoring is an important component of environmental management and safety in various industries, particularly those involving waste management, construction, and land redevelopment. It involves the detection, measurement, and analysis of gases present in the ground, such as methane, carbon dioxide, and oxygen. Why is it important to monitor
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COTC cover is essential to fulfil the licence/permit requirements of a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) on-site for at least 20% of site operating hours. SEPA and the EA typically do not consider new applications without a named Competent Person. Albion’s Technically Competent Managers (CoTC holders) possess extensive experience in various
The Garden Waste Debate: Exploring Scotland’s Permit System In recent years, many councils across Scotland have implemented a permit system for garden waste collection, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness. With 21 out of 32 councils now charging for garden waste collection, it’s crucial to examine whether these permits are a sensible approach to
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Environmental Compliance Update: Monitoring Fugitive Emissions from Shredding Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating 🔍 Background: The Environment Agency has issued RPS 297, providing guidance for waste treatment sites handling shredded waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDS) containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Whilst this position statement only applies to England, if you are handling POPs/WUDS in Scotland
Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) Site visit to Optimum Eco Group – Restructa Ltd. and CCL (North) Ltd. We had the pleasure of taking part in the RMAS site visit to Optimum Eco Group, sites Restructa Ltd. and CCL (North) Ltd, both in Irvine. After a brief catch up over tea/ coffee and pastries, we
Albion is delighted to launch our new “LitterID” service for local authorities in the UK. Using the latest technology, developed in collaboration with leading universities in the UK, litter can be tested and DNA identified. The test will take place at a lab near our office and takes less than 5 minutes to be completed.
The Scottish Government have released proposed amendments to the MRF Code of Practice (CoP), running from February 2024 – 19 April 2024, aiming to support the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging from 2025. Albion has reviewed the consultation and listed some of the main changes below: Key highlights include: Expansion of CoP
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~ WISH have released a new informative article discussing bioaerosols in waste and recycling ~ What are Bioaerosols, where are they found, and why should I care? Bioaerosols are a combination of microorganisms (bacteria, fungal spores, and other fragments of biological origin) that are suspended in air. These microorganisms are naturally occurring, and when organic
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