At Albion Environmental, we are committed to helping tackle the global plastic pollution crisis, and as part of this mission, we are following the latest developments surrounding the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. Last week, world leaders gathered for the fifth round of talks in Busan, South Korea, and the outcome was a mix of challenges […]
Introduction At Albion Environmental Ltd we are dedicated to helping businesses excel in environmental management and health and safety practices. We are proud to share a recent success story with Restructa, a leader in waste television and display screen recycling, who has achieved ISO9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditation with the help of our
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Join us for a deep dive into Scotland\’s waste management landscape, as presented by Alasdair Meldrum at the Resource in Scotland Conference on November 14th. This session explores Scotland’s waste production, recycling metrics, and opportunities for improvement within the industry. Key Points: Waste Production Overview: Scotland produces around 10 million tonnes of waste annually—roughly
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How good are your recycling habits? Do you understand how your habits can impact the success of whole recycling operations? Recycling helps to reduce the carbon emitted from creating new things; it is a crucial aspect of sustainable resource use; and if waste materials are recycled, they are less likely to wind up polluting the
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In 2023, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) undertook a review of the Pollution Prevention and Control Permit for waste facilities. This review was required following the publication on 10 December 2018 of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1147 establishing the Best Available Techniques (BAT) Conclusions (BATc) for Waste Treatment. Following the review of the provided
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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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