Day: 11 July 2005

Scientists predict dark future

Polluting particles that are slowing global warming by reflecting the sun's rays back into space are also acting as a global dimmer switch, gradually lowering the lights on Earth.

Chemical firm scoops industry award for impressive efficiency

Increasing productivity by 80% while cutting energy bills by 70% and halving waste might seem like an optimistic MD's fantasy but that is exactly what Solvay did to win the Chemical Industry Association's (CIA) Sustainable Development Award.

Facelift for supermarket recycling

Think supermarket recycling and the image that springs to mind is a row of overflowing bins relegated to some obscure corner of the car park.

Asia sees mixed fortunes for mixed fuels

Low-emission biofuels are enjoying unprecedented popularity in Thailand, but across the ocean Japan has delayed the introduction of cars that can use them over fears that the supply will dry up.

Johnston aims for global targets with new launches


Now part of the Bucher Industries group, Johnston returned to CIWM Torbay 2005 with two products, setting the tone for significant developments across the street cleansing scene which are featured in this special LAWE Street Cleansing feature running from pages 22 to 29. Editor Alexander Catto reports.

Piaggio Porter specialist range offers electric option


Piaggio Ltd has introduced the 2005 Porter range of vans and specialist vehicles to the UK market. The versatile and compact Porter range offers customers in both the private and public sectors, a choice of seven models, two chassis, three engines - including electric power, two wheelbases, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, more than 50 specialist bodywork variations and payload capacities ranging from 560 kg to 1120 kg - depending on model.

Angus opts for Heil Powerlinks in fleet renewal


Heil Europe has recently supplied Angus Council with seven new Powerlinks as part of a fleet renewal programme over the next three years.

FAUN builds in load sensing technology


A feature of FAUN's recent Spring Show, held at the UK headquarters in Anglesey, was the Actifit weighing system, which has been developed by the manufacturer as an anti-overloading protection system. weighing system.

Trio launches innovative kerbside recycler


Star of the Trio Group stand at CIWM Torbay last month was the new X-5 Stillage Kerbside Recycling Vehicle billed as the company's "revolutionary new replacement for the traditional cage vehicle."

Seddon Atkinson displays full range at CIWM show


The CIWM show at Torbay once again attracted the latest developments in RCV technology with Seddon Atkinson lining up its full range of waste and recycling vehicles

Solution installed to cope with success


A scheme to collect household plastic bottles for recycling, in Hyndburn, East Lancashire quickly turned into a headache for Waste Services Manager, Steve Riley when it became increasingly successful. With initial funding from DEFRA to supply and install a small MRF at the Council's recycling centre in Church, Accrington, Hyndburn Borough Council's waste services were able to handle cans, card and plastic. A picking belt and a fully automated sorter/baler for steel and aluminium cans were installed in 2002, along with a vertical baler for card or plastic bottles on the Church site, which also acts as a bulking up station for other recycling items such as glass and paper. Mr Riley explained: "Once we started collecting plastic bottles we quickly realised that the machinery couldn't cope with the massive quantity which was being collected from the public."

Resource efficiency course designed for environmental professionals


Envirowise, IEMA and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), with support from ENWORKS, have developed a new, accredited Resource Efficiency Course for environmental professionals. A course to improve the consistency and level of competence of environmental professionals when undertaking resource efficiency reviews. The course also contributes to the continuing professional development of both IEMA and CIWM members.

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