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 two tonnes per person. Major contributors are construction and demolition (4–5 million tonnes), commercial waste (just above 3 million tonnes),
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 environment. However, the waste recycling industry faces several issues – not only can it be difficult to find a market
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 information, SEPA has since issued a variation of the Permit to the various Operators. Alongside changes to monitoring site emissions
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 (TFS) documentation in place. If you are involved in the import or export of waste from or into the UK,
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 be a game-changer for your business, helping you achieve your sustainability goals more effectively. Key Takeaways: Cost-Effectiveness: Learn