Friday 7th March 2008
Press Release & Diary Date
CIWM 2008 Conference & Exhibition
10-13 June 2008
Paignton, Devon, UK
CIWM 2008 Conference explores how the industry can make ‘a world of difference’
From carbon impacts to communications, and from food waste to finance, CIWM 2008 offers delegates and visitors a packed programme
With climate change and sustainability now right up the agenda, the management of resources and wastes is going through a period of unprecedented change and the impacts are being felt throughout society. The implications of this change for all those involved in planning and delivering waste management solutions and services are the subject of this year’s CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) Conference in Paignton on 10-13th June.
“We are at a turning point and there are some big questions about what the future will look like,” says CIWM Chief Executive Steve Lee. “We all agree that the desired outcome is a much more sustainable approach to resources and wastes management that derives the maximum value from our waste and ensures the minimum environmental impact, but there is plenty of debate about what strategies and technologies we need to achieve this.”
CIWM 2008 aims to provide delegates with the knowledge they need to constructively engage in this debate. Over 100 speakers from industry, government, academia and key agencies and organisations will explore the issues from every angle; from the carbon impact of our UK waste management strategies through to the role of communications in maintaining public engagement and from smarter regulation through to the best ways of financing and procuring the infrastructure of the future.
Focused at the top of the waste hierarchy and being run jointly with Defra, the session on waste prevention will explore ways of encouraging major behaviour change by both consumers and businesses. Recovery and recycling are well represented too, with a wide range of both established and newer technology options – including composting
and anaerobic digestion, MBT and thermal treatment – included in the programme. Picking up on highly topical issues, there are also sessions on recycling quality and end markets, and on packaging, where the role of smarter design, lightweighting and biodegradable materials will be discussed.
Adding a further dimension, this year’s conference will incorporate the 6th International Symposium on Waste Treatment Technologies. Run by Sheffield University Waste Incineration Centre (SUWIC), the Symposium will cover a range of topics, including the carbon footprint of thermal treatment, advanced technologies such as gasification and pyrolysis, and the latest in flue gas emission control.
The CIWM 2008 Exhibition
Running alongside the conference, the CIWM 2008 Exhibition will provide delegates and visitors with access to the latest technology innovations, products and services, as well as live vehicle and equipment demonstration areas. With over 300 exhibitors, the show is not only attracting plenty of familiar waste industry names but also major players from other important sectors, including facilities management company Kier Street Services and Fitzpatrick, one of the UK’s largest construction and civil engineering contractors.
In addition, the Environment Agency is again sponsoring the Information Hub, providing free seminars on the latest legislation, planning and regulatory issues, and the Freight Transport Association has teamed up with the CIWM to deliver a programme of vehicle-related seminars in the Transport Hub.
For more information about the CIWM 2008, including conference booking details and free registration for the exhibition, visit www.ciwmshow.com or email events@ciwm.co.uk
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Notes to Editors:
1. The CIWM 2008 Conference & Exhibition is celebrating its 110th anniversary and is now a major international conference, attracting over 500 delegates, as well as 350 exhibitors and around 6,000 visitors.
2. The CIWM Conference & Exhibition is relevant to professionals from across industry, national and local government, regulatory bodies, academia, non-government organisations and the community sector who are involved in resources and wastes management.
3. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the leading professional body for the waste management sector representing over 7000 individuals in the UK and overseas. Established in 1898, CIWM is a non profit-making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues.
4. Comprehensive information about CIWM can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk
Contacts:
Pat Jennings
CIWM Communications Manager
Tel: 01604 620426
Mob: 07912 228260
E-mail: pat.jennings@ciwm.co.uk
