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January 10

ť Revving up for low carbon collections
A feat of hybrid engineering has resulted in one of the most environmentally friendly refuse trucks in Britain hitting the streets of London for the first time

ť A breath of fresh air for London
The London mayor's new air quality strategy signals hope for clean air across the capital giving Londoners a chance to breathe easy. Mike Galey explains

ť Just the ticket for your weighbridge needs
The importance of a secure, up-to-date weighbridge ticket cannot be underestimated. Aidan Godfrey looks at the common problems of accurate weight recording, and how these problems can be overcome

ť Parking up for recovery at Ince Marshes
A MBT plant will form the centrepiece of a flagship resource recovery park in Cheshire that is set to become a truly sustainable waste management solution

ť German AD model offers food for thought
A hub of anaerobic digestion plants will fuel PDM Group's national food waste processing push as it looks overseas to capitalise in the UK. Katie Coyne reports

December 09

ť Cracking down with the mobile CCTV fleet
An environmental enforcement team in Surrey has equipped three of its patrol vehicles with digital CCTV recording to combat the menace of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour - with impressive results

ť How to bank on plant efficiency gains
As more energy recovery facilities come on stream, Simon Ellam highlights the need for standardisation in process control so operators can boost productivity

ť SCA Recycling broadens its paper wings
Paper specialist SCA Recycling looks to make an impression on the multi-materials market as it unveils a new MRF for dry mixed recyclates. Maxine Perella reports

ť Go underground for recycling targets
New homes are often built on plots so small there is no space for proper recycling. One way round this is to look beneath the surface, says Derek Monk

ť What lies ahead for waste PFI?
The barriers and opportunities surrounding PFI are highlighted in a recent report, which points to the importance of private sector investment for the viability of future waste products. Katie Coyne reports

ť Stepping up to the carbon challenge
Measuring the carbon footprint of waste and recycling activities is not easy, so how can the industry be sure it is meeting its commitments? Maxine Perella reports

ť Obama wants climate right for recycling
National recycling rates in the US have largely dropped in recent years. But President Barack Obama is determined to drive them back up in his wider fight against climate change. Katie Coyne reports

November 09

ť Charging up for the battery regulations
As the first compliance schemes for the batteries directive get underway, Helen Nicholson looks at the directive in more detail and the obligations it imposes

ť Can one IT solution measure up for all?
Councils vary considerably in scale across the UK, so when it comes to a local government software solution can one size really fit all? Phil Garvey tries to find out

ť How to attract the top talent
Tim Balcon looks at the challenges for employers who need to recruit and maintain the best in a competitive market, and ensure staff training remains cutting edge

ť Scotgen powers up with gasification trailblazer
Scotgen believes its thermal treatment plant in Dargavel will become a blueprint for other facilities in the future. Claire Smith went to the opening to find out more

ť Can Scotland zero in on waste?
As Scotland calculates what it needs to achieve a zero waste society, Dean Stiles asks if it is a number crunching exercise too far