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 Countdown for plastics recyclers to comply with reach has started The European Commission has confirmed the obligation for Pre-registration by recyclers if they want to keep their business running according to the European law. Deadline is on November 30, 2008 at midnight. EuPR is organizing individual support assistance to assist the recyclers in this Pre-registration phase and has prepared a detailed database with substances used in plastics articles. Please check for more info at: www.plasticsrecyclers.eu  The Enterprise Europe Network: the largest network of contact points providing information and advice to EU companies on EU Launched in 2008 by the European Commission, the Enterprise Europe Network combines and builds on the former Innovation Relay Centres and Euro Info Centers (established in 1995 and 1987 respectively). The new integrated Network offers a "one-stop shop" to meet all the information needs of SMEs and companies in Europe. Please check for more info at: http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu 
 Spain details waste incineration increase plan
21/11/2008 (ENDS Europe) Spain's environment ministry has sketched out further details of projected increases in waste incineration and cuts in landfilling to be brought about by a revised national waste plan...continue Waste to landfill continues to fall 21/11/2008 (UK Environment Agency) Almost a quarter less waste was sent to landfill in 2007 compared to 2001, a new report from the Environment Agency reveals today. In 2001, the year before the EU Landfill Directive came into effect in England and Wales, around 84 million tonnes of waste was sent to landfill...continue US aluminium industry to recycle 75% of all cans by 2015 21/11/2008 (environmental-expert) The Aluminum Association has announced an industry wide effort to increase the industry’s recycling rate for used aluminum beverage containers to 75% by 2015...continue Australia eyes national approach to waste 19/11/2008 (edie.net) State and federal ministers made the decision as they met in Adelaide, in South Australia. The amount of rubbish produced in the country has shot up by 28% between 2003 and 2007, highlighting the need for action to reduce waste...continue England is already beating its 2010 target to reduce the amount of biodegradable household waste heading to landfill 19/11/2008 (edie.net) An Environment Agency report released to mark the third anniversary of the beginning of the Landfill Allowances and Trading Scheme (LATS) showed local authorities are surpassing the target of a 25% reduction from 1995 levels...continue Europe to improve green law implementation 19/11/2008 (ENDS Europe) The European commission has unveiled a plan to improve the implementation of around 200 environmental laws in areas such as waste management, air pollution and nature protection...continue Germany launches environment technology plan 19/11/2008 (ENDS Europe) The German government has launched a plan aimed at making the country a world leader in eco-innovation. The plan was outlined in a report published by the environment ministry on Wednesday...continue In Hong Kong, prices have fallen dramatically for recyclables 14/11/2008 (letsrecycle.com) The Hong Kong government has confirmed that the price being paid for recovered paper, scrap iron and waste plastic in the port has dropped from hundreds of pounds to £60, £43 and £69 a tonne respectively...continue Revised EU legislation requires collection and recycling of spent batteries 14/11/2008 (EEP European Environmental Press) Revised EU legislation that aims to protect human health and the environment by ensuring waste batteries are properly collected and recycled applies from today...continue EU pre-registration for recyclers 12/11/2008 (solidwastemag.com) The European Commission has confirmed the obligation for Pre-registration by recyclers if they want to keep their business running according to the European law. Deadline is on November 30, 2008 at midnight...continue UK paper recycling sector "hit by falling exports" 12/11/2008 (ENDS Europe) British manufacturers of recycled paper are being severely affected by a decline in demand from Asian countries such as China, the Confederation of paper industries (CPI) has warned...continue UK municipal waste management statistics 2007/08 06/11/2008 (NDS - News Distribution Service) Defra has published estimates from the Department's 2007/08 survey of municipal waste. These estimates are based on data submitted by all local authorities to WasteDataFlow...continue The Enterprise Europe Network: the largest network of contact points providing information and advice to EU companies on EU 06/11/2008 (Pisa Ricerche Consortium) The Enterprise Europe Network is the largest network of contact points providing information and advice to EU companies on EU matters, in particular small and medium enterprises (SMEs)...continue   Waste & Resources Management in Construction The UK recycles more construction, demolition and excavation waste than any other waste stream. The Sustainable Construction Strategy has targets set to half the tonnages of these waste streams to landfill by 2012, which is approaching fast.... 25 November 2008 Waste & Resources Management in Construction, United Kingdom 14th Austrian Biomass Conference The 14th Austrian Biomass Conference – the “family meeting” of the Austrian and European biomass world – is being held on 25 and 26 November at the VAZ Manglburg in Grieskirchen (Upper Austria) under the motto “Biomass in the Turning Point for Energy”. The Austrian Biomass Association has invited top-calibre speakers from Austria and abroad to talk on electricity, heat and fuel from biomass. 25 - 26 November 2008 VAZ Manglburg, Grieskirchen, Austria Waste Prevention – The Way Forward Focusing on the first level of the waste hierarchy waste prevention is rising up the national agenda. Waste Aware Scotland, Waste Management Strategy for NI, Waste Strategy for England and the Climate Change Bill all emphasise waste prevention... 26 November 2008 Birmingham, United Kingdom 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 Sustainability in energy conservation and waste management in the paper industry The event will offer a good opportunity to hear about the latest developments and industry advances which will help you gain a competitive advantage by developing innovative and commercially successful sustainable paper products 04 - 05 December 2008 Helsinki, Italy 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 8th International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC 2009) The 8th International Electronics Recycling Congress will be an extremely challenging event: 'How do electronics manufacturers close the recycling loop and what are the challenges of the take back systems and the recycling industry?' 21 - 23 January 2009 Salzburg, Austria 5th Waste Management Finance Forum Now in its fifth year, the Waste Management Finance Forum will bring together local authorities with waste management companies and financiers, to address the financial challenges facing UK waste management over the next 12-18 months. The Waste Management Finance Forum is supported by Defra and approved by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. 22 - 23 January 2009 Carlton Tower, London, United Kingdom 15th LCA Case Studies Symposium LCA for decision support in business and government for Sustainable Consumption and Production 22 - 23 January 2009 Paris, France The Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show The 22nd Annual Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) will be conducted at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, in Destin, Florida on March 1-4, 2009, trade show on March 1-3. Each year the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) provides the premier forum for informing the public and private sectors of the economic and environmental significance of recycling and waste reduction in the Southeast. Attendees will have excellent networking opportunities and a chance to visit the exhibits to preview the newest advances in recycled products and services. 01 - 04 March 2009 Destin, FL,, United States 10th OEA International Aluminium Recycling Congress The Organisation of European Aluminium Refiners and Remelters (OEA) is the international association of companies that deal with the recovery and recycling of aluminium. Members represent the final stages of the recycling chain and include producers of casting alloys (refiners) and of wrought alloys (remelters) if they predominantly use secondary raw materials for production 02 - 03 March 2009 Berlin, Germany WETEX 2009 International exhibition & conference on water, energy technology and environment 10 - 12 March 2009 Dubai, United Arab Emirates IARC 2009 9th International automobile Recycling Congress 11 - 13 March 2009 Munich, Germany The 24th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management 24th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management 15 - 18 March 2009 Philadelphia, PA, United States Middle East Waste Summit 2009 Middle East Waste Summit is region’s premier exhibition and forum dedicated to delivering waste management and recycling solutions to the Middle East. The event will attract waste management professionals representing government / municipalities, industry projects, academia, private organisations and waste generators from all industries. 17 - 19 March 2009 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
  Cleaning of sewage created during processing of woodA technical university from north-west Poland offers a technology of cleaning sewage created during non chemical processing of wood. Coagulation process and filtering of deposits are applied. Technical cooperation is sought. (Ref: 08 PL 63AW 0J8T)  Biodiesel ProcessorA Swedish SME manufactures biodiesel processors, equipped with a patented, waterfree, cleaning process step. The biodiesel processor is very robust and reliable, with high sustainability potential. All raw material and biodiesel exposed parts are made of stainless steel to ensure long lifetime. The SME is looking for technical cooperation with owners of raw material for installation and production of biodiesel. (Ref: 08 SE 67BY 0JC8)  Purification of organically polluted process or waste water without pre-coolingA German company developed a new thermophile anaerobic treatment technique to purify organically polluted processing water and wastewater at temperatures from 30 to 55°C without the need for pre-cooling. It is suitable for various degrees of pollution (eg. paper, sugar, textile, brewery) and characterised by high stability. Industrial end-users are sought for commercial agreements with technical assistance. Engineering and construction companies are sought for implementation of joint projects. (Ref: 08 DE 0855 0JEH) New more efficient water treatment technology for drinking water production as well as industrial water recycling without chemical aidA German company developed an aerobic cyclic decarbonation process suitable for drinking water production from sea and groundwater as well as for industrial wastewater recycling (eg. paper, sugar, textile, brewery production). The patented process is characterised by efficient decarbonation without chemicals and low operational costs. End-users are sought for commercial agreements with technical assistance. Engineering and construction companies are sought for implementation of joint projects. (Ref: 08 DE 0855 0JEG)  Technology from chemistry or recycling of chemicalsCzech SME is looking for suitable technology from the chemical industry or the recycling of chemicals. The company has long-term experience with recycling of oil derivates and now would like to expand its business portfolio. The company has its own production capacity available including necessary investment. The technology sought must be fully developed and already on the market or at least field-tested. The company seeks partnerships based on licence, joint-venture or commercial agreement. (Ref: 08 CZ 0744 0J7S) |
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