Month: May 2004

Global giant Geesink Norba unveils new RCV

CIWM Torbay exhibitor Geesink Norba lays claim to produce the widest range of RCVs for the UK and European markets. At this year's event the UK arm of the global group, based in Llantrisant, is launching the new Geesink RCV which is designed to offer customers modern styling with improved operational performance. In this special feature, LAWE Editor Alexander Catto discusses key questions on Geesink Norba's strategy, markets and product lines with Kevin Else, who was appointed as Managing Director of Geesink Norba Ltd, the UK operation, earlier this year. He was formerly Sales Director of the company. LAWE's questions appear in bold type with answers in plain type.

Biosensors for monitoring environmental emissions

By J.D. Newman, Institute of BioScience and Technology, Cranfield University
Increasing concerns over the environment and the consequent political pressures to monitor consent levels, check for pollution and safeguard fragile ecosystems, have led to many initiatives to develop biosensors for environmental applications.

Hot rock

Heavy industry with a positive environmental impact? Impossible, Peter McCrum thought, before he spoke to insulation manufacturer Rockwool

No time to waste

Martin Brocklehurst, head of waste strategy at the Environment Agency warns of changing regulations in the hazardous waste field

WEEE won’t wait

Barry Holland, director of WEEE Audit explains the impact of the imminent legislation

Limiting liability

Environmental risk consultant Allister Meal of risk and insurance services firm Marsh explains the options available for insuring against environmental damage

A case of credibility

Paul Scott, director of Next Step Consulting, discusses verifying environmental reports

Fast track approach

Pascal Meyer, associate with Golder Associates, discusses vendor due diligence

Water, water everywhere

IETG's associate director for water technology, Jim Grandison, discusses the Water Framework Directive and the impact it will have on how manufacturers in the UK operate

Comply with me

Compliance with the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control regime needn't be as painful as you think. Peter McCrum finds out how to avoid the pitfalls

Comply with me

Compliance with the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control regime needn't be as painful as you think. Peter McCrum finds out how to avoid the pitfalls

Sustainable production

Aidan Turnbull of consultant Environ sets out a practical framework for business action

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