N Non-Hazardous Waste Scotland produces in the circa 12.5 million tonnes of controlled waste per annum some 95% of this or more than 11,800,000 tonnes is considered Non Hazardous. Construction and Demolition waste is the single largest contribution with the rest being generated from other industrial, and household sources. In line with Duty of Care […]
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Hospitals across Scotland could benefit from increased co-operation in how they manage food waste, a new report produced by Resource Efficient Scotland has revealed. Resource Efficient Scotland (RES) was launched in April 2013 to help businesses, the public sector and the third sector save money by using resources more efficiently. It is funded by the
The UNEP Governing Council of February 2013, in its decision GC 27/12 on Chemicals and Waste Management, requested UNEP “to develop a global outlook of challenges, trends and policies in relation to waste prevention, minimization and management, taking into account the materials life cycle, subject to the availability of extra-budgetary resources and in consultation with
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This study demonstrates that enhanced recycling and recovery of ELVs, possibly in combination with incorporation of ASR into products, will allow Ireland to meet the European 85% target for reuse and recycling. Moreover, the 95% reuse and recovery target can be met by applying in addition thermal incineration techniques or emerging technologies such as pyrolysis
This publication covers annual final estimates for waste collected by local authorities in England and the regions. It also includes an experimental analysis of greenhouse gases from local authority collected waste. Please find attached the documents: Statistical Publication and Summary of 2013 Local Authority Collected Waste – Statistics Summary Defra Statistical Tables for 2013 –
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UK Trade & Investment will have a strong presence at RWM, Europe’s premiere waste management event on 10 – 12 September 2013. UK companies will be given direct access to up to 50 international buyers from Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Libya, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Portugal and Singapore, all of whom are keen to procure
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This position statement sets out the Environment Agency (EA) view on when an abandoned, accident, damaged or stolen motor vehicle is classed as waste. It is based on the EA understanding of the relevant legislation and it will be regularly reviewed, revised or withdrawn if necessary. It applies to England only. You can get advice
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A recent litter audit has revealed that an average of seven bottles and cans can be found on every 100metres of Scotland’s roads, creating a hazard to road users and wildlife, and costs millions to remove. A call to clean up and clamp down on litter on Scotland’s roads has been issued for Scotland’s first
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