***************************************************** Newsletter n° 18/2006 - December ***************************************************** T***************************************************** Featured Companies ***************************************************** SID SA The Swiss-German-French group SID is t he most experienced company worldwide regarding the conception, the design and the construction of complete customised special waste feeding installations. SID is the European leader for the development, design and production of big customised shredding plants. http://www.sidsa.ch ------------------------------ Eldan Recycling A/S Eldan Recycling A/S has since 1956 been a leader in the development of machines and techniques that make the processing of non-ferrous scrap, tyres, and other materials an efficient and profitable business. http://www.eldan-sr.com/ ***************************************************** Featured Events ***************************************************** 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 http://www.seponline.it/ ***************************************************** Latest News ***************************************************** 03/12/2006 UK: Extra categories for WEEE waste as regulations move closer http://www.letsrecycle.com/legislation/news.jsp?story=6313 Source: letsrecycle.com New categories for waste electronics - including a separate one for fridges - will be included in the regulations to implement the WEEE Directive in the UK. The regulations are expected to be laid before Parliament on 12 December 2006, a date targeted by the Department of Trade and Industry. This would allow for a statutory three week period in Parliament with the regulations then going live on 2 January 2007, with the WEEE regime operating from 1 July next year. ------------------------------ 30/11/2006 MEPs adopt waste position following epic vote http://www.endseuropedaily.com Source: endseuropedaily.com During two hours of voting, the European parliament environment committee made a number of key changes to the European commission’s proposals to revise EU waste laws. MEPs approved 14 compromise amendments drafted by rapporteur Caroline Jackson. ------------------------------ 29/11/2006 Europe - Environmental Sustainability of Products http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ipp/pdf/eipro_report.pdf Source: Knoten Weimar In the EU countries up to 80 percent of environmental impacts come from products in the consumer sectors of food and drinks, transport and housing. They also account for approximately 60 percent of consumption expenditure. ------------------------------ 29/11/2006 South Africa - E-waste http://www.e-waste.org.za/news.htm Source: Knoten Weimar Johannesburg now is introducing collection points for discarded electronic and electrical equipment. Two recycling companies professionally dispose of the devices that are turned in free-of-charge by firms and private individuals. World-wide the use of electric and electronic equipment is growing. In 2004 more than 180 million PCs were sold, around 100 million old PCs wound up in waste. In the western countries e-waste accounts for eight percent of municipal waste. The Basel and Bamako Conventions banned all imports of e-waste to Africa. ------------------------------ 28/11/2006 UK: Defra publishes waste stats http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/statistics/wastats/index.htm Source: edie.net Statistics gathered from local authorities all over the country have been released by Defra to show how municipal waste is being managed. The estimates look at municipal waste from 2005/06 and overall arisings have fallen by 3%. Recycling rates have increased nationwide, and regional variations show London and the North East at the bottom of the heap with the East of England, East Midlands and the South West topping the recycling chart. The full statistics can be found on the Defra Website. ------------------------------ 25/11/2006 Spanish producers "shirking electroscrap costs" http://www.endseuropedaily.com Source: endseuropedaily.com Only ten per cent of Spanish electronic and electrical goods producers are contributing to equipment recycling costs as required of them under EU electroscrap legislation, according to national recycling collective Ecolec. Ten months after a deadline to sign up to an industry ministry registry established under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive, an estimated 90 per cent of producers, representing a fifth of the market, have yet to do so, Ecolec said. The ministry assigns recycling costs to producers. Ecolec estimates the unregistered firms owe €15m in arrears... ------------------------------ 25/11/2006 EU takes the measure of eco-industry sector http://www.endseuropedaily.com Source: endseuropedaily.com Study shows waste management remains largest sector of environmental services market; legislation will power future growth... ------------------------------ 25/11/2006 Japan - Recycling of Automobiles http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/market/trend/industrial/pdf/jer0607-2e.pdf Source: KNOTEN WEIMAR Since 2005 Japan has new legislation on the recycling of old cars. Five million automobiles are deregistered there annually. For trends, branch information and problems such as illegal disposal, non-environmentally-friendly disposal of exported cars in the target countries and recycling or final disposal of shredder residues download the pdf www.jetro.go.jp/en/market/trend/industrial/pdf/jer0607-2e.pdf ***************************************************** Latest TO/TR (Technology Offers / Technology Requests) ***************************************************** Recycling Unsorted Waste Plastics A small UK company operating in South England carries out sponsored product development in resin-based products. The company is offering technology for manufacturing of moulded articles. The moulded articles are mixed with unseparated waste plastics with no pre-treatment and all components being waste materials. The company is ideally looking for investment or partnership from manufacturing organisations that are recyclers, or providers of investment funding. (Ref: 2003/01 - 28/11/2006) http://www.ircnet.lu/matching/completerec.cfm?BBS_ID=9637&org=0&back=true ------------------------------ Crush and separation unit for the treatment of discharge lamps, spiral and tubular, containing mercury A small Italian company has developed a new machine for the treatment of exhausted lamps. The unit is composed of a chain conveyor with the advantageous capability to separate and recover the various fractions of materials such as: glass, iron-nickel, mercury and brass. The plant is totally safe, since emissions result in being ten times below the rule limits. The company is looking for companies with lamp glass recycling problems, as well as industrial partners to implement the machine. (Ref: TGE/ENEA/TO8 - 28/11/2006) http://www.ircnet.lu/matching/completerec.cfm?BBS_ID=12028&org=0&back=true ------------------------------ Environmentally friendly shredders for waste reduction and recycling An Israeli entrepreneur in the field of waste management is interested in transferring knowledge accumulated in the field of size reduction machines with inter-changeable tools for recycling and handling a multitude of used and new materials. It is an excellent opportunity for cooperation for producers of compactors, conveyors, separators, containers interested in applying this technology and creating new solutions for today's industrial and environmental needs. Licensing partners are sought. (Ref: 06 IL ILMA 0GOW - 27/11/2006) http://www.ircnet.lu/matching/completerec.cfm?BBS_ID=21632&org=0&back=true ------------------------------ Production of clean water and biogas from bio-effluent for the agrofood sector A London-based SME has developed a technology for biowaste treatment. The technology can incorporate optimised anaerobic digestion, and it has a very small footprint. It also reduces retention times and produces virtually clean water. Currently they are looking for partners in the food sector with liquid and concentrated waste streams of >5,000 ton/year for further development. (Ref: 06 GB LDLT 0GJX - 22/11/2006) http://www.ircnet.lu/matching/completerec.cfm?BBS_ID=21453&org=0&back=true ------------------------------ Plants for processing various wastes into homogenous particles and alternative fuel A Polish SME designs complex waste-processing plants. The proposed technology meets all the EU recommendations and standards related to environment protection, especially limitation of wastes storage up to 30% (in 2015). The designed plants are ideal for processing municipal wastes, industrial wastes and demolition wastes. The process is monophasic without additional granulation. The SME is opting for manufacturing agreement or commercial agreement with technical assistance. (Ref: 06 PL EPUB 0GK7 - 22/11/2006) http://www.ircnet.lu/matching/completerec.cfm?BBS_ID=21463&org=0&back=true ***************************************************** Next Events ***************************************************** 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 Link: http://www.compostingconference.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.achieve-waste-targets.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.cdworldshow.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.icm.ch/location_electronic_07.htm ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.rics.org/Environmentalandlandconsultancy/Wastemanagement/Wasterecycling/waste_and_recycling.html ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.isri.org ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.ee-uae.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.waste.com.ua/cooperation/index_en.html ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.plasticsrecycling.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://tradeindia.com/dyn/gdh/alliance/plastasia/index.html ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.ecocity.es ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.filtecheuropa.com ------------------------------ 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 Link: htp://www.terratec-leipzig.de ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.mmronline.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.environment-ireland.com/environment07/common/index.html ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.landfillconference.com/ ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.cewep.eu/storage/med/media/general/109_lo-res_brochure_2007.pdf ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.recexpo.com/recweb/show_overview.asp?id=118 ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www2.widener.edu/~sxw0004/exhibit.html ------------------------------ 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. Link: http://www.ecoexpo.com ------------------------------ 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 16 - 19 April 2007 Vienna, Austria Link: http://waste-conference.boku.ac.at/start ------------------------------ 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 Link: http://www.seponline.it ------------------------------ To be removed from the GARWER Newsletter, go to the following page: http://www.wastexchange.co.uk/newsletter/frmIscrizioneNewsletter.phpsc To promote your Company through the GARWER Newsletter mailto: marketing@wastexchange.co.uk To receive this newsletter in HTML format ask to helpdesk@garwer.com ------------------------------