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 Sita France acquires Boone Comenor Metalimpex
06/10/2008 (euwid-recycling.com) The French waste company Sita has expanded its metals recycling operations through the take-over of the ferrous and non-ferrous recycler Boone Comenor Metalimpex...continue EBRA members recycled more batteries 06/10/2008 (euwid-recycling.com) Once more, the members of the European Battery Recycling Association (EBRA), recorded an increase in the amount of spent primary and secondary batteries they treated...continue UK: Major electrical retailer signs five year WEEE deal 06/10/2008 (rwminfo.com) A waste company has signed a five-year deal to manage waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK for the group that owns Currys, PC World and Dixons.co.uk...continue. UK boasts leading plastic bottle recycling capacity in Europe 06/10/2008 (recycle.co.uk) UK-based AWS Eco Plastics has just announced that it has finished its £14 million upgrade to its Hemswell, Lincolnshire plant, making it Europe’s largest plastic bottle recycling facility...continue UK: £95m South West project to divert 92% of biodegradable waste from landfill 06/10/2008 (egovmonitor.com) Waste facilities in South West Devon will see major improvements thanks to £95 million in funding to a partnership of local councils announced by Defra today (October 2th)...continue Examine the Non-Metal Recycling Market with this Comprehensive 2008 Report 06/10/2008 (researchandmarkets.com) Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Non-Metal Recycling Market Report 2008" report to their offering...continue. Italy rapped over EU port waste reception law 29/09/2008 (ENDS Europe) Italy has breached the EU's 2000 directive on minimum standards for waste treatment facilities at port, the European court of justice said this week. The European commission launched the case in 2007 following earlier warnings...continue EU battery waste law transposition date passes 29/09/2008 (ENDS Europe) The deadline for EU states to transpose the 2006 battery waste directive passed on Friday. The law makes producers responsible for financing waste treatment, fixes targets for collecting and recycling different battery types, and limits hazardous material content...continue Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World 26/09/2008 (ilo.org) The report entitled “Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World” is the first comprehensive study on the emergence of a “green economy” and its impact on the world of work...continue Bangladesh - WasteSafe-II Project 26/09/2008 (Knoten Weimar) Running from 2007 until 2009, the Asia Pro Eco-Project 'Safe and Sustainable Management of Municipal Solid Waste in Bangladesh through the Practical Application of WasteSafe Proposal (WasteSafe-II)' in the city of Khulna, supports political decision makers, communities, NGOs and companies while keeping an eye on the socio-economic and technical aspects...continue   World Conservation Congress The World Conservation Congress is the world’s largest and most diverse conservation event. Held every four years, the Congress aims to improve how we manage our natural environment for human, social and economic development. The previous Congress, held in Bangkok in November 2004, brought together 5,000 people from all corners of the world, to discuss, debate and decide on environmental and development issues. 05 - 14 October 2008 Barcelona, Spain European Paper Recycling Conference The European Paper Recycling Conference offers recovered paper merchants, brokers, consumers, mill representatives and equipment and service providers involved in the paper recycling industry an important forum to network with industry colleagues and discuss the latest market trends. 06 - 07 October 2008 Amsterdam, Netherlands Exposucata - South America's Scrap Recycling Industry Convention and Trade Show Sucata ("Sue-kata") is the Brazilian word for scrap. Expo Sucata is an international event that includes equipment and services exhibition and an extensive congress, focused on the processes and challenges of the scrap recycling industry... 07 - 09 October 2008 Sao Paulo, Brazil Eco-Tech Scandinavia Eco-Tech Scandinavia – your venue for environmentally sustainable business Expectations for environmental innovations and new technology are already high for the 11th biannual Eco-Tech Scandinavia environmental technology trade show on October 7-9, 2008 in Göteborg 07 - 09 October 2008 Göteborg, Sweden 2008 Scottish Waste & Resource Conference Understand the key issues and developments in the waste and resources sector at the 2 day conference. Meet and discuss your requirements with waste/reprocessing companies and suppliers at the enhanced indoor exhibition. Network with leading figures from local authorities, private sector organisations, professional bodies and regulators across Scotland, at the prestigious Scottish Waste Management Industry Awards Dinner 07 - 08 October 2008 Glasgow, United Kingdom RENEXPO 2008 International Trade Fair and Conference for Renewable Energy From the 09th to 12th of October 2008 the Augsburg trade fair presents for the ninth time the complete spectrum of renewable energy and energy efficient building and renovation. Main Focus: IHE Wood Energy (HolzEnergie) Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Solar Technology, Heat Pumps, Geothermal Energy, Reconstructa 09 - 12 October 2008 Augsburg, Germany ORBIT 2008 The 6th Edition of Europe's largest conference of biological waste management will be held at the Univerity of Wageningen 13th to 15th of October 2008. The Call for papers adresses the full range if organic waste, recycling and upgrading issues 13 - 15 October 2008 Wageningen, Germany Enviro-Pro México 2008 The 16th edition of Enviro-Pro Mexico will be the premier meeting place in 2008 as it brings together members of the Mexican government and business community with the leading suppliers of innovative technologies to find solutions to the environmental problems that Mexico currently faces. Enviro-Pro Mexico covers the complete spectrum of environmental protection. With a wide assortment of pavilions, conferences and activities, the 2008 exhibition will create a diverse and successful international business environment. 14 - 16 October 2008 Mexico City, Mexico European Waste Conference Ensure full legislative compliance, green your supply chain and engage staff to cost-effectively minimise waste & maximise recycling in your business for a strong corporate image. 21 October 2008 London, United Kingdom WASTECON 2008 Showcase of Solid Waste Professional, Environmental and Organizational leadership 21 - 23 October 2008 Tampa, Florida, United States POLEKO 2008 The time of ecology has come for Poland and Europe. You can get convinced about that at the POLEKO International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection. The fair takes place at the grounds of the Poznan International Fair in November each year. It is an important venue for meetings between people associated with environmental protection: representatives of the industry, local government, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions associated with ecology 27 - 30 October 2008 Poznan, Poland BIR Autumn Convention 2008 BIR conventions provide excellent business opportunities, the latest information on the international markets as well as short and middle term forecasts on the development of recycling worldwide. BIR conventions offer a complete programme with interesting meetings, networking and trading sessions, high profile guest speakers and fascinating discussions during topical workshops! 30 - 31 October 2008 Dusseldorf, Germany PCB destruction & Disposal Seminar Hazmat Management magazine and the EcoLog Group -- in association with sponsors and experts from the PCB treatment and disposal industry -- present a half-day workshop on the safe removal and destruction of your organization's PCBs. 30 October 2008 Toronto, Canada ISWA/WMRAS Annual Congress 2008 In November 2008, the international waste industry will focus its attention on Singapore. This dynamic cosmopolitan city will be hosting ISWA/WMRAS World Congress 2008, organized by WMRAS, the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore. Nearly 1000 participants are expected from more than 50 countries. This will be a unique opportunity to share the latest technologies, challenges, trends and opportunities among the fast expanding Asian markets and all other international markets 03 - 06 November 2008 Singapore, Singapore World Scrap Metal Congress 2008 This year, over 20 leading Asian ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal buyers will be presenting their procurement strategies and demand forecast for the next 5 years. This is a unique opportunity for scrap metal suppliers and traders to find out what Asian buyers are looking for. 03 - 05 November 2008 Shanghai, China, People's Rep. Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo Celebrating our 11th year, CWRE is Canada’s ONLY national tradeshow serving the waste, recycling and public works market. Focus areas include collection, hauling, processing and disposal of waste; materials recycling; municipal recycling programs including blue box programs, MRFs, scrap metals, C&D, wood, plastic, paper, auto, tires, fiber and more. 05 - 06 November 2008 Toronto, Canada ECOMONDO 2008 Now at its 12th edition, Ecomondo has strengthened the original project - Ricicla - by in-depth coverage of the numerous issues linked with the concept of 'environmental sustainability'. The successful result has been that of bringing together in one specialized qualified space the major sectors and markets involved: the complete waste cycle, water and contaminated sites, air and soil quality, urban environment quality, risk and safety for the population. Ecomondo has therefore confirmed its role as the leading event that best brings together the environment and the market. 05 - 08 November 2008 Rimini, Italy Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo Celebrating their 11th year, CWRE is Canada’s ONLY national tradeshow serving the waste, recycling and public works market. Focus areas include collection, hauling, processing and disposal of waste; materials recycling; municipal recycling programs including blue box programs, MRFs, scrap metals, C&D, wood, plastic, paper, auto, tires, fiber and more. 05 - 06 November 2008 Toronto, Canada The 8th Secondary Metals International Forum Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Bureau of International Recycling Board (BIR) and other secondary metal industry organizations, enterprises and trade merchants all around the world actively participate the exhibition and forum. CMRA has been a platform of secondary metal industrial international cooperation and exchange. 07 November 2008 - 09 November 2009 Beijing, China, People's Rep. WASMA 2008 The 5th international exhibition and forum on equipment and technologies for waste collection, processing and management 10 - 13 November 2008 Moscow, Russia LARAC Conference 2008 Leading the charge for the best part of a decade, the LARAC conference remains a highlight for the dynamic teams tasked with turning Britain's waste mountain around. Structured to reflect the issues in need of urgent attention, the LARAC Conference 2008 will serve as a catalyst for action and change 12 - 13 November 2008 Telford, United Kingdom POLEKO 2008 Next edition of the International Ecological Fair POLEKO will be organised on 17 – 20 November 2008.nThe time of ecology has come for Poland and Europe. You can get convinced about that at the POLEKO International Ecological Fair. The fair takes place at the grounds of the Poznan International Fair in November each year. 17 - 20 November 2008 Poznan, Poland Venice 2008 - Second International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste The aim of the Venice 2008 Symposium is to focus on the advances made in the application of technologies for energy recovery from biomass and waste. The programme of the Symposium will last four days (three days of scientific sessions and one day for technical tours) and will include oral sessions, a poster session and a small exhibition by companies working in the field. 17 - 20 November 2008 Venice, Italy XVI INARE Congress XVI International Congress and Expo of Mexican recycling Industry 20 - 21 November 2008 Zihuatanejo, Mexico POLLUTEC 2008 The key global meeting for environment professionals, Pollutec Lyons provides a stage for the full range of pollution prevention and treatment technologies and, more generally, for the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development. 02 - 05 December 2008 Lyon, France Environment Technology Indonesia 2008 The 16th International Exhibition on Equipment and Systems for Pollution Control and Environmental improvement. 03 - 06 December 2008 Jakarta, Indonesia Waste to Energy 2008 At the specialist convention and conference for energy from waste and biomass in Bremen, the topics range from the raw material of waste, biological combustion materials, financially sound plant management and the avoidance of emissions hazardous to the climate. Deadline for Abstracts: 1. July 10 - 11 December 2008 Bremen, Germany 
  State-of-the-art anaerobic digestion and compostingA Danish SME has developed a fully enclosed integrated anaerobic digestion and compost facility providing energy in form of either electricity or heat or as purified methane gas. The anaerobic digestion and composting processes are combined in one and the same system, which can treat many different biomass fractions - at the same time. The company is looking for joint venture partners or license agreements. (Ref: 08 DK 20A9 0IYB)  Utilisation of low-cost adsorbents for removal of heavy metalsA Greek technological company has developed an innovative technology for the utilisation of fly ash shaped into pellets as a potential adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater. It's an efficient and simple stabilisation process of the utilised adsorbents, guaranteeing their safe disposal in industrial landfills and eliminating the risk of polluting groundwater. The company now seeks partners for technical co-operation, license or those interested in purchasing the know-how.(Ref: 08 GR 49Q4 0IJQ) |
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