Day: 1 August 2003

Recycling sectors focus on boosting performance

WRAP's major role in promoting markets for recyclable materials continues to be reinforced with targets being laid down across eight programmes: five material streams ( paper, plastics, glass, wood and aggregates) and three generic areas (procurement, financial mechanisms and standards and specifications). LAWE Editor Alexander Catto reviews recent developments under the WRAP aegis and reports on progress among industry sector organisations which are driving ahead to hit the UK's formidable recycling and waste minimisation targets

Managing waste: partners in grime

Legislation is compelling manufacturing companies to manage waste rather than dispose of it. To this end, Wastefile UK offers a complete waste management service.

Region of waste transformation

When considering different waste disposal options industry is urged not to mention the 'L' word. Landfill is rapidly becoming an unattractive prospect, especially with new legislation making it a less cost-effective and more difficult route.

Region of waste transformation

When considering different waste disposal options industry is urged not to mention the 'L' word. Landfill is rapidly becoming an unattractive prospect, especially with new legislation making it a less cost-effective and more difficult route.

New beginnings in solvent emissions

Simon Skentelbery and Eric Hartmann of OEH Group look at the development of a Solvent Management Plan (SMP) for operators of major industrial processes.

New beginnings in solvent emissions

Simon Skentelbery and Eric Hartmann of OEH Group look at the development of a Solvent Management Plan (SMP) for operators of major industrial processes.

Oil degradation: the natural way

Karim Esmail of the Building Research Establishment assesses biological treatment options for oily wastewater and sludge including the Eco-Bio remediation process. The EU landfill directive imposes strict controls with respect to disposal of hydrocarbon wastes in landfill sites. This presents technical and economic challenges for UK industry.

Sowing the seeds of growth

In an interview with managing director of The Casella Group, Will Pope, Alexander Catto explores the management philosophy behind Casella’s emergence as a leading player in the environmental sector.

CSR applies to small businesses too

by Elizabeth Start, Policy Development Officer for European Affairs

The first word of the phrase Corporate Social Responsibility suggests it has no relevance to the small businessman and only applies to large companies. But this is a misconception and a recent proposal for legislation from the European Union means that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly an issue that affects all businesses, whatever their size or sector.

Living with the Code

by Sue Painting, Environment and Sustainable Development Manager. Severn Trent Plc.

How does a multinational business that understands the value of corporate responsibility ensure that stakeholders that come in contact with the group are aware of what it stands for?

Changing fashion or fashioning change?

by Luc Vandevelde, Chairman, Marks & Spencer

In every part of our business, we have an end result in mind and plan our strategy to achieve it. So, thinking about corporate social responsibility, how do we therefore conduct ourselves in the social arena to make a real difference in the world?

Changing fashion or fashioning change?

by Luc Vandevelde, Chairman, Marks & Spencer

In every part of our business, we have an end result in mind and plan our strategy to achieve it. So, thinking about corporate social responsibility, how do we therefore conduct ourselves in the social arena to make a real difference in the world?