Newsletter n° 17/2006 - November
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Latest News
WEEE goes live in France
20/11/2006
(edie.net)
This Wednesday was D-Day for WEEE in France, with the country becoming
the latest EU state to implement its strategy for the collection and
disposal of electrical and electronic products.
England "turning back the tide" of waste
17/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
Policies to stop the "historic tide" of growth in municipal waste and
to improve its management are really beginning to bite, the UK
government reported on Thursday. The volume of municipal waste
generated in England fell by three per cent in 2005/6 – marking "the
biggest reduction on record". Recycling and recovery rates both
increased markedly. Local authorities easily beat a target for
reducing landfilling of biodegradable waste under an innovative
landfill allowance trading scheme, the Anglo-Welsh environment agency
reported separately.
See press releases from UK environment ministry
and environment agency report.
AQSIQ Cancels 21 Registrations
17/11/2006
(recyclingtoday.com)
According to an announcement by the Institute of Scrap Recycling
Industries, China's General Administration on Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine has cancelled 21 registrations, apparently
due to false information on the original applications filed by those
companies.
EU corrects battery recycling target error
16/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
European battery makers have won an extra year to meet new recycling
targets because the EU has corrected an error that crept into the
revised batteries directive published in September. Targets to
recycle 65% of lead-acid batteries, 75% of nickel-cadmium batteries
and 50% of other batteries must be met by 2011, not 2010, says a
corrigendum published in the official journal last week.
See corrigendum to directive 2006/66/EC .
Parliament getting clearer on waste rules
16/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
The European parliament’s environment committee is making progress in
preparations to vote on new EU waste rules at the end of this month,
despite having started with over 600 amendments tabled by individual
MEPs.
Industry pleads for flexible EU waste hierarchy
16/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
A large industry coalition has urged the European parliament’s
environment committee to back flexibility in the EU’s waste hierarchy
two weeks before its first reading vote on revising waste legislation.
The plea reflects deep unease in business over the hierarchy.
See industry coalition press release
Shining future for steel packaging recycling
13/11/2006
(edie.net)
Steel recycling rates are up all over Europe as the eastern states
start to follow trends to the west and make better use of packaging
that might otherwise have gone to waste
Recyclers warn against by-products definition
11/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
Attempts by MEPs to inject a first ever EU legal definition of
by-products into the ongoing revision of waste legislation could end
up being counter-productive, recyclers have warned.
Several members of the European parliament’s environment committee
have proposed introducing a definition. A material classed as a
by-product would – by definition – not be a waste. A definition would
facilitate greater reuse and recycling of by-products, they argue.
European Plastics Recyclers Struggle With Regulations
08/11/2006
(recyclingtoday.com)
During the recently concluded BIR Autumn roundtable, attendees at the
association’s Plastics session discussed the problems with the
regulatory environment BIR Autumn Round-Table Sessions
Surendra Borad, chairman of BIR’s Plastics division, said, that the
imposition of multiple rules and regulations on recyclable plastics"
made it difficult to operate in Europe. He told delegates in
Brussels: "I strongly feel that we in the plastics industry are being
over-regulated in Europe. The feeling is more intense when we find
that our fellow North American and Australian businessmen are not
subject to so many strict rules." ...
Latest TO/TR (Technology Offers / Technology Requests)
Refrigerated Rubbish Cabinet
A refrigerated rubbish cabinet to be used for the storage & conservation of organic wastes has been designed by a Turkish SME. The unit provides environmental protection where large amounts of waste are collected, e.g. populated residences, shopping malls. The cabinet provides a refrigerated space in which the waste bins are kept until they are collected. Thus, organic decomposition & harmful bacteria growth are avoided. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
(Ref: 06 TR TEEU 0GL1 - 16/11/2006)
Technology of reclamation based on resources from recycling of municipal wastes
A Polish SME has developed a technology utilising segregated municipal wastes (non-sellable and also not useful for recycling) in production of universal reclamation material. It can be used for reclamation of landfills, post-industrial lands, wastelands and sludge banks. Partners for technical cooperation, license agreement, joint venture or manufacturing agreement are sought, and also partners for further product development or financing.
(Ref: 05 PL SPOP 0DOM - 13/11/2006)
Process using municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) bottom ash to produce hollow concrete building bricks
A Belgian public agency has developed a patented process to build hollow concrete building stones containing pre-treated aged municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as a substitute for gravel. The physical properties of the bricks have been tested and satisfy the Belgian standard. Environmental aspects have been assessed by lixiviation tests, the results whereof are very promising. Partners are sought for pre-treatment of the bottom ash and/or manufacturing of the hollow bricks.
(Ref: 05 BE BIRC 0COK - 09/11/2006)
See the TO-TR Section
Next Events
International Ecological Fair POLEKO 2006
The International Ecological Fair POLEKO, the largest environmental
protection fair in Central and Eastern Europe, is an interactive
platform for direct and transparent marketing communication. It is
more of a marketing event with added value for exhibitors and
visitors, than a classic and static presentation or exhibition of
offers. It is here that Polish and foreign professionals from the
environmental sector meet every year
21 - 24 November 2006
Poznan, Poland
Austria - Waste Management Conference
From November 22nd through 24th, 2006 representatives from the
scientific world and business are meeting for the eighth time at the
DepoTech in Leoben, Germany.
The focus: waste and landfill technology, contaminated sites and
sustainable waste management.
Practical experience or scientific work is welcome as lecture or
poster.
Deadline for the submission of papers is February 28th, 2006.
22 - 24 November 2006
Leoben, Germany
Depotech 2006
With more than 400 participants DepoTech has developed into Austria's
biggest waste management conference. The up-to-date topics, the
quality of the lectures, the organizational set-up have contributed
to DepoTech's reputation far beyond Austrian borders. Already for the
eighth time, representatives from science and industry will meet
between November 22 and 24 to discuss current topics on waste
management and technology. The conference will focus on waste
management, waste- and landfill technology and contaminated sites.
22 - 24 November 2006
Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
Euro-Arab Environmental Conference
The 4th Euro-Arab 2006 Conference and Exhibition on Environment deals
with water, waste treatment, environmental legislation, environmental
education, among others.
download registration pdf
27 - 29 November 2006
,, Kuwait
Waste Facilities Audit Association (WFAA) Annual Conference
The Waste Facilities Audit Association - WFAA is a non-profit making
association of companies who in the course of their normal business
activities generate waste.
The WFAA was formed in 1993 principally in response to tightening
legal environmental requirements, increased cost of waste disposal
and increased public and corporate expectation.
27 - 28 November 2006
Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Designing and Recycling Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2006
ERA Technology is pleased to announce that its flagship annual
conference, Designing and Recycling Electrical and Electronic
Equipment. The event will provide a forum for discussion of best
practice and is an ideal complement to ERA's suite of products and
services aimed at ensuring the safe and successful route to
compliance with the EuP, WEEE and RoHS directives.
28 - 29 November 2006
Gatwick, United Kingdom
POLLUTEC 2006
The key global meeting for environment professionals, Pollutec Lyons
brings together 2,400 exhibitors covering a range of sectors,
equipment, technologies and services and 65,000 industrialists, local
authority managers and specifiers for 4 days of outstanding business
opportunities.
28 November - 01 December 2006
Lyon, France
ECOMA 2006
ECOMA (ECO-MAnufacture) is the only Show & Conference to support
corporate management coexisting with environment within the
manufacturing industry, in Japan. Firstly held in November 2004 at
PACIFICO YOKOHAMA, secondly held within INCHEM TOKYO 2005 in November
2005 at Tokyo Big Sight, and again, the third ECOMA will be held in
PACIFICO YOKOHAMA expanding its scale.
29 November - 01 December 2006
Pacifico Yokohama, Japan
CWRE 2006 - Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo
As the nation’s only tradeshow serving this multi-billion dollar
industry, CWRE will continue to focus on the collection, hauling,
processing and disposal of waste.
29 - 30 November 2006
Tornonto, Ontario, Canada
Biomass and Waste to Energy Symposium
The aim of the Symposium Venice 2006 is to present the advances in
biomass and waste to energy technologies and to encourage the
discussion on relevant aspects such as: reliability of processes and
technologies, full scale applicability of new processes, technical
and economical optimization, improvement of energy balance,
environmental impact and potential health effects, information and
education, selection of the appropriate process for the specific
situation, adaptation of technologies to different geographical and
cultural situations.
29 November - 01 December 2006
Venice, Italy
Green Awards 2006
The Awards have been created to recognise excellent creative work that
illustrates and communicates the importance of CSR, sustainable
development, and ethical best practice. And they will be awarded to
brands or organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to
these issues in a creative and effective way across different media
platforms and marketing disciplines.
29 November 2006
London, United Kingdom
The Composting Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition
2013 is a key date for everyone involved in composting. It might seem
like it's in the distant future but in order for you to achieve your
golas then you need to have the ground work in place now. On the way
to 2013 there will be opportunities and threats for you to deal with
and how it's how you manage these that will determine whether you
will be successful in 2013. This conference is your guide to meeting
challenges of 2013...
06 - 07 December 2006
Brighton, United Kingdom
Global Waste Strategies Summit
Global Waste Strategies Summit 2006 will bring together the most
advanced waste technologies and waste management best practices from
around the world, to address key questions for UK local authorities
on achieving waste targets.
11 - 12 December 2006
London, United Kingdom
2007 C&D World Exhibition & Conference
The 2007 C&D World Exhibition & Conference construction and demolition
recycling professionals the opportunity to network with leading
industry executives, suppliers and consultants from across North
America.
14 - 16 January 2007
San Antonio, Texas, United States
6th International Electronics Recycling Congress
The 6th International Electronics Recycling Congress will be held in
the congress center of Hamburg.
A special exhibition area will be set up for companies wishing to
display their products or advertising materials.
17 - 19 January 2007
Hamburg, Germany
ENVIRONMENT 2007
The 4th Major International Exhibition and Conference to be held at
the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center, under the patronage of
the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The focus of this prestigious event will be on Air, Energy, Water,
and Waste, providing an ideal platform to promote products and
services that relate to these very important elements.
28 - 31 January 2007
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4-th International Conference Cooperation for Waste Issues
Primary topics of the Conference will be: • Legal and regulatory
framework of waste management • Sanitary, environmental,
institutional and economic aspects of waste management • Waste
management technologies, equipment and services • Landfill
construction and operation • Wastewater treatment. Sludge management.
Sludge fields • Air emissions. Gaseous emission treatment. Dust and
slag management • Waste to energy • Informational, programming and
metrological support • Environmental insurance systems,
certification, standardization, audit, due diligence review • Public
participation in waste management
31 January - 01 February 2007
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Plastasia 2007
Plastasia-2007 has been planned with a view to provide an opportunity
for all those related with the Plastic Industry to showcase their
products and services. Plastasia-2007 will be the meeting point where
business connections will develop & flourish.
23 - 26 February 2007
Bangalore, India
FILTECH 2007
The international conference with 150 technical papers and
presentations features the latest developments and innovations
worldwide on the complex field of filtration and separation.
Technology and know-how transfer is a main target. The conference is
informative for all those concerned with designing, improving,
purchasing, selling or researching filtration and separation
equipment and services.
27 February - 01 March 2007
Wiesbaden, Germany
Ecocity 2007
Ecocity, Cities Equipments and Environment Exhibition, is the result
of uniting Ecomed, International Energy and Environment Show, with
the municipal services and city equipment sector.
In Ecocity, exhibiting companies will find more business
possibilities since the new show is more suited to market needs.
Visitors will be able to see the most advanced environmental
solutions and the latest in street furniture, infrastructures,
transport, etc.
27 February - 02 March 2007
Barcelona, Spain
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