Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hazardous Waste",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Lift provision: going 'green' from
Pickerings Lifts Europe, which we summarised at the time by saying "Bernie Campbell, QHSE manager, Pickerings Lifts looks at what are the issues to be considered in operating lifts in a socially responsible manner".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Pectel continues expansion from
Pectel Group: "The Pectel Group, hazardous waste removal specialists have been celebrating their 25 year anniversary this year by continuing with their nationwide expansion".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Autoscribe
concerning its Matrix Hazardous Waste Tracker
- take a look at Manage, track and consign hazardous waste
which says: "Matrix Hazardous Waste Tracker simplifies hazardous waste management by tracking work and samples to comply with EU / EWC / Environment Agency regulations".
Take a look also at the news release from Applied Market Information, Waterproof Membranes 2007,
as well as Newport man voted best young entrepreneur in Wales from GD Environmental Services,
and Extension for HAZRED project applications from HAZRED.
See also:
Free expert advice on managing hazardous waste
(January 2007)
Carpenters, painters and decorators are being urged to take advantage of free consultancy advice through the HAZRED project - helping micro businesses reduce hazardous waste and save money
AWM Group and recycling of oily contaminated waste
(December 2006)
AWM Group have joined ventures with Glasgow based Hitech Environmental to launch their solution to the recycling and pre-treating of oily contaminated waste and materials in the Midlands area
AWM wins West Midlands Waterways
(November 2006)
AWM Group, Midlands based provider of waste management solutions, is celebrating after securing a one year contract with British Waterways for the West Midlands area
Carbon8 scoops top award
(October 2006)
Carbon8 Systems, the first major spin-out company from the University of Greenwich, scooped the prestigious Green Chemical Technology Award
Oil and Water to move entire fleet to Renault
(August 2006)
Hazardous waste management specialist, Oil and Water has formulated a three year plan to change its entire fleet over to Renault
Asbestoclear protecting SMEs at NHHWF Seminar
(June 2006)
Managing Director,of Asbestoclear, part of the AWM Group, is one of the guest presenters at the National Hazardous Household Waste Forum Summer Seminar in Oxford
Aranovus asbestos roof refurbishment
(April 2006)
Aranovus system specifically developed to offer an environmentally sympathetic solution to the growing problem of 'end-of-life' asbestos cement roofs
A new cat fleet for Augean PLC
(March 2006)
Augean Plc, the UK's market leader in the management of hazardous waste, has taken delivery of five Cat 963C waste track loaders and three Cat 325CL excavators from Finning UK
ABB keeps it clean by taking away old drives
(March 2006)
ABB recycled over 11 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste from its variable speed drives last year
Helping construction industry with hazardous waste
(February 2006)
Small businesses in construction sector invited to take part in HAZRED project, established to help companies reduce the amount of hazardous waste they produce - and save money
Online environmental updates now available
(February 2006)
Construction businesses can now keep abreast of changes to environmental legislation thanks to a new registration tool from NetRegs
Construction needs to square up new waste laws
(December 2005)
Acumen has issued a guide to the WEEE directive and other European Waste Management directives
Free seminars help manage hazardous waste
(October 2005)
Construction businesses are being urged to take advantage of a series of free seminars which will demonstrate how to cost effectively adapt to new hazardous waste regulations
Asbestos legislation - need for expert assistance
(September 2005)
STATS is an independent consultancy practise specialising in a number of disciplines including asbestos management
Brownfield legislation and best practice
(August 2005)
CIRIA annual contaminated land conference: Brownfield legislation and best practice - the challenges ahead
CIRIA annual contaminated land conference
(July 2005)
CIRIA's annual contaminated land conference, Brownfield legislation and best practice - the challenges ahead
Waste acceptance advice published
(July 2005)
Advice for anyone who wants to dispose of hazardous waste at a landfill site after 16 July has been published by the Environment Agency
EU funds help businesses reduce hazardous waste
(June 2005)
HAZRED project awarded EU funding to help businesses reduce hazardous waste
Hazardous waste - new rules
(June 2005)
Hazardous waste: only a third of construction companies aware of new rules
Get online, save time and avoid a potential fine
(May 2005)
The Environment Agency is reminding all businesses that produce hazardous waste that they can now save themselves time and money by registering online
News on the Hazardous Waste Regulations from Environment Agency
(April 2005)
Environment Agency guidance helps businesses ensure compliance with new Hazardous Waste Regulations
Turning waste into profit
(December 2004)
Is turning waste into profit the stuff of fairy tales? Debbie Giggle finds there are considerable rewards to be gained
New Hazardous Waste Guidance Published
(November 2004)
A simple guide that will help anyone involved in managing or handling waste to comply with new regulations has been published by the Environment Agency
Coming Clean On Waste - Conference
(September 2004)
Hard on the heels of major new legislation, a timely waste management conference will be held at the Midlands Engineering Centre, Austin Court, Birmingham on 10 November
Construction Demand Continues At Record Levels
(September 2004)
Construction outlook 'warm and sunny' but big increase ahead in tender prices and increasing pressure on resources
Help For Builders Facing New Waste Challenge
(August 2004)
Builders facing new waste disposal challenges as a result of EU Landfill Regulations affecting the management of hazardous waste can access free guidance at netregs.gov.uk
Online Help For Builders Facing Waste Challenge
(July 2004)
Builders facing new waste disposal challenges as a result of EU Landfill Regulations affecting the management of hazardous waste can now access free guidance at netregs.gov.uk
Housedeck Ideal Solution For Contaminated Site
(July 2004)
Abbey Pynford's Housedeck System is the ideal solution for the contaminated site. Abbey Pynford has developed Housedeck as a 'total package' solution for developers and self-builders
Hazardous Waste Producers In Construction
(July 2004)
The Environment Agency is reminding businesses who create hazardous waste in the construction sector of imminent changes to the management of hazardous waste, highlighting their legal obligations