Newsletter n° 19/2006 - December
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China - Germany - Biogas Utilisation
20/12/2006
(Knoten Weimar)
The Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce in Beijing (GIC) in
co-operation with the Deutsche Energie-Agentur (DENA) organised a
business trip programme and conference for German firms to Beijing
(11.-15.12.). Chinese and German professionals from administration,
industry and research lectured on the topic Biogas production from
agricultural and municipal wastes in China. Both CIM experts
Heinz-Peter Mang and Professor Dr. Bernhard Raninger (KNOTEN WEIMAR
partner for China) presented the current situation of biogas
utilisation in China. Thirteen German firms, among them also KNOTEN
WEIMAR, presented themselves and discussed with interested Chinese
parties. Furthermore, there was the opportunity to visit a pig farm
with biogas utilisation. Most of the around 200 participants came
from China
Ensuring quality composts Europe-wide
18/12/2006
(bmu.de)
Germany: Federal Environment Ministry continues its efforts and
submits report on European workshop on biowaste on 31 May to 1 June
2006 in Brussels.
All documents are available in English.
Boost for EU packaging recyclers' network
15/12/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
National packaging recycling schemes in Finland, Iceland and Ukraine
have joined Pro Europe, a network representing the interests of the
industry in Europe. This brings membership to 29 countries, including
22 EU member states. Italian scheme Conai will also join in 2007...
See Pro Europe press release
UK announces imminent WEEE implementation
15/12/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
The British government has published regulations implementing the EU’s
electroscrap – or WEEE - directive into national law. The rules are
expected to gain parliamentary approval this month and enter force on
1 January. The UK is the last EU member state to transpose the
directive, which was adopted in 2002...
See UK government press release
UK "should warm to waste burning"
15/12/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
British MEP Caroline Jackson has called on UK local authorities to
embrace waste incineration with energy recovery alongside recycling
to help divert waste from landfills. British politicians "lack
courage" and have "allowed green fundamentalists to demonise
incineration and spread misinformation", she writes in a new
pamphlet. Ms Jackson is currently the European parliament’s
draftsman on proposals to revise EU waste law, a controversial
element of which concerns waste incinerators.
See Caroline Jackson website and the pamphlet.
North America: RMA Ranks States on Tire Recycling Efforts
12/12/2006
(recyclingtoday.com)
A report by the Rubber Manufacturers Association finds that nearly 87
percent of disposed tires each year are put to a new use, compared to
11 percent recovery rate in 1990.
Additionally, the number of tires sitting in stockpiles declined to
188 million from 275 million in 2003. More than 1 billion scrap tires
were stockpiled in 1990.
RMA also ranked states by their overall performance in dealing with
scrap tire issues and how states improved since the previous scrap
tire report in 2003.
To read the report click on the following link
-- RMA Report
North America: PET Collection Continues to Climb
12/12/2006
(recyclingtoday.com)
Recent figures from the National Association for PET Container
Resources and the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers show
that PET recycling rates reached 23.1 percent last year. The total
collected amount was 1.170 billion pounds of PET containers collected
in 2005.
The figures for the year were an improvement from the previous year’s
collection rate of 21.6 percent. The report also noted that the volume
of PET containers available for domestic recycling purposes increased
by 9.4 percent to 5.075 million pounds.
The report, 2005 Report On Post Consumer Pet Container Recycling
Activity , was released Nov. 30th.
Ukraine Considering Lifting Ban on Exports of Alloyed Metal Scrap
12/12/2006
(recyclingtoday.com)
According to Interfax, Ukraine's parliament has given preliminary
approval to a bill that would lift the ban on exports of alloyed
metal scrap.
The bill, governing export duties on scrap alloyed ferrous metals,
scrap nonferrous metals and semi-manufacturers that use them,
proposes to lift the ban on exports of these products; imposing an
export duty of 30 euros per metric ton in the first year that the
bill is in effect. The duty would be gradually reduced to 15 euros
per metric ton over the next five years.
The duties would be introduced when Ukraine joins the World Trade
Organization
Metals Industry Publishes Declaration on Recycling for Sustainable Development
12/12/2006
(recyclingtoday.com)
The metals industry has published a declaration on recycling
principles aimed at encouraging product policy-makers, designers and
manufacturers to adopt life cycle thinking when developing metals
recycling policies
UN agrees new steps to curb waste dumping
11/12/2006
(environmentaldaily.com)
Parties to the UN Basel convention agreed new measures to control
hazardous waste dumping and initiatives to tackle growing volumes of
electronic waste at a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, last week.
The eighth conference of parties was overshadowed by a toxic dumping
scandal in the Ivory Coast several months ago, which has also
galvanised the EU into introducing new controls...
Follow-up : See COP8 conference pages , plus Earth Negotiations
Bulletin (ENB) summary , Unep press release and BAN press
release.
Latest TO/TR (Technology Offers / Technology Requests)
Ceramic pigments made of industrial residues
A Portuguese University has developed a process of synthesis of ceramic pigments, by reaction to a solid condition, from industrial residues: sludge from industrial wastewater treatment units of industries for treatment of metallic surfaces (ex.: anodising and galvanization processes), foundry sands and wastes generated in the cutting and polishing operations of natural stones. The University is seeking licensees for the industrial scale-up.
(Ref: 06 PT PTAU 0GS2 - 21/12/2006)
Unique tyre shredding technology for the separation of rubber and steel wire in a “single pass”
A UK company has developed a unique shredding technology reducing whole passenger & 4x4 tyres to a 20mm rubber chip that is virtually wire-free. The system is “single pass” whereby the entire process is conducted on one machine leaving wire-free rubber chip and clean steel wire with only 5-9% rubber contamination. The developer is seeking partnerships for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
(Ref: 06 GB MICU 0GMD - 21/12/2006)
Solvent and spent acid recovery using innovative membrane technology
An Israeli SME has developed a novel solution for solvent recovery using an innovative pervaporation membrane in hollow fiber configuration which greatly improves the economics of solvent recovery and provides an efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly solution. The unique membranes can also be used for the recovery of spent acids by diffusion dialysis. Manufacturers or service providers of solvent/ spent acid treatment units are sought for cooperation.
(Ref: 04 IL ILMA 0AVB - 17/12/2006)
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) Bottle Recycling System
A Turkish SME has developed a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle recycling system for producing raw fibrous material. Raw fibrous materials are required for used in sectors across the world. As well as producing a valuable product the project benefits the environment by recycling existing materials. The company is seeking a commercial agreement with technical assistance in European countries.
(Ref: 05 TR TEEU 0BP9 - 14/12/2006)
Waste glass bottle crusher for hotels, bars, etc.
A UK SME has developed a machine that crushes waste glass bottles, etc. thus saving space and making the collection process more efficient. The machine is not large: size is 750 mm x 750 mm x 1780 mm. Several bottles can be fed into the machine at the same time. After being broken, the glass falls into a unique steel wheelie-bin that holds 300 kg and is compatible with all major brands of refuse collection vehicles. The company is looking to license the technology, or seeks a manufacturer.
(Ref: 06 GB LSDD 0GU0 - 12/12/2006)
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Next Events
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
Waste & Recycling - a forward look
letsrecycle.com has joined forces with the UK's Associate
Parliamentary Sustainable Waste Group to produce a significant
one-day seminar that previews upcoming legislative, policy and
consultation developments in Europe and UK during 2007.
24 January 2007
London, United Kingdom
2007 ISRI Operations Forum
The forum is designed for people who are responsible for the safe and
efficient operation of scrap recycling facilities and allows
participants to arrange an educational program that meets their
individual needs, according to ISRI, the Institute of Scrap Recycling
Industries
25 January 2007
California, United States
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
The Conference objective is to support and promote the transfer and
exchange of best practices and experience, and the development of
environmentally sound waste management business; to present new
developments, equipment and services; to establish and strengthen
contacts between the interested parties; to attract attention of
investors, industry managers, business community, public groups,
government officials and mass media to the issue of waste management.
31 January - 01 February 2007
Kharkiv, Ukraine
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
The Plastics Recycling Conference 2007
Plastics Recycling 2007: The North American Plastics Recycling
Conference presented by Plastics Recycling Update and Resource
Recycling magazine
13 - 14 February 2007
Dallas, Texas, United States
Sustainable Use of Biomass: in Soils or as Energy Source
ECN Joint Workshop "Sustainable Use of Biomass: in Soil or an Energy
Source" (Including a Workshop on "Brown Bin Collection)
19 - 21 February 2007
Dublin Castle, Ireland
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
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
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
TerraTec 2007 - International Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies and Services
In 2007, TerraTec will be the only environmental trade fair in
Germany: as the major get-together of the industry, taking place from
5th - 8th March 2007 in Leipzig for already the 10th time, TerraTec
will be showing off the complete standard of performance of
environmental technology and the extensive range of environmental
services.
TerraTec in Leipzig is the trendsetting information medium for the
market in Germany, Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and the
perfect platform on which to solve specific questions.
05 - 08 March 2007
Leipzig, Germany
Irish Recycling & Waste Management (IRWM)
Launched in 2000, IRWM is the premier exhibition for all those
involved in Recycling & Waste Management throughout Ireland.
Dedicated to the needs of professionals from both local authorities
and industry, the show continues to reflect the huge growth the
sector has experienced in the last few years.
07 - 08 March 2007
Dublin, Ireland
2nd Seminar on Recycling of Non-Ferrous Metals in India
The event will feature some of the leading experts and specialists
from India and abroad and intends to cover following topics amongst
others: Present scenario of Non-ferrous Metal recycling in the
Country Need and way for adopting appropriate R&D and Technology for
efficient Recycling.
07 March 2007
Mumbai, India
Waste Tech Landfill Technology Conference
The Waste Tech Landfill Technology Conference is an
industry-recognized educational event that focuses on the latest
issues that affect the landfill industry.
Each year, the landfill industry' s most powerful leaders gather to
learn, network, and have lots of fun.
12 - 13 March 2007
Miami, FL, United States
Energy from Waste 2007 - Targets and beyond: Waste management and energy recovery in a changing world
2007 will be a year of change and development for the waste industry
with many implications for local authorities, making this conference
very timely. The three main themes are: Responding to change - in
legislation, expectation and environment; Aiming for efficiency - in
waste management and energy development; Advancing technologies - a
range of options and developments; the pros and cons.
14 - 15 March 2007
London, United Kingdom
Recycling & Waste Management
First International Specialized Recycling & Waste Management Saudi
Arabia Exhibition 2007 at Riyadh Exhibition Center.
17 - 20 March 2007
Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 22nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management
Researchers, educators, government officials, students, consultants,
managers, community leaders, and others with expertise in solid waste
are invited to submit papers for oral presentation at the Conference.
Participants are expected from 40 countries.
To submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation, click here .
For a printable version of the Call For Papers that can be posted,
click here .
18 - 21 March 2007
Philadelphia, PA,, United States
14th ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling
ETRA, the European Tyre Recycling Association, is the only European
organisation devoted exclusively to tyre and rubber recycling.
The 14th annual ETRA conference will include speakers representatives
of Parliament, the Commission and other EU bodies well as tyre
recyclers, material users, research and development teams from the
Member States and beyond.
21 - 23 March 2007
Brussels, Belgium
China Eco Expo
China Eco Expo is a major trade show and conference dedicated to
showcasing international technology, products and expertise to be
used in China's great move towards a sustainable economy. China Eco
Expo is sponsored by the highest ministries and agencies of the
Chinese government. It is an historic opportunity for international
companies to establish or expand their share of the world’s largest
and fastest growing environmental market
04 - 06 April 2007
Beijing, China, People's Rep.
Waste Conference "Waste matters. Integrating views"
International conference 2nd BOKU, Institute of Waste Management at
the BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences
Vienna, Austria
16 - 19 April 2007
Vienna, Italy
Sep - Eco technologies exhibition
The great international event dedicated to public services,
anti-pollution technologies in productive processes, city management
and energy. Simultaneously, study days, an opportunity for operators
to update their knowledge, are held on the most significant current
themes in the sector
18 - 21 April 2007
Padua, Italy
Waste Expo 2007
WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling
tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors
08 - 10 May 2007
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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