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Food waste: balancing the options

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) has been pushed into the spotlight, with the coalition Government backing the technology. Philip Simpson argues for a more balanced approach to the future of food waste in the UK and asks the Government to let the industry decide on the best course of action.

Authorities need a light bulb moment

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Householders need to be made aware that energy-saving light bulbs can be recycled, keeping dangerous chemicals out of landfill, argues Nigel Harvey

Keeping an eye on employment law

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the light of recent and planned changes to employment law, local authorities need to make sure they don't get caught out, warns Nathan Bowles

Funding cuts offer windows of opportunity

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Government cuts following last month's Spending Review are proving challenging for local councils. However, Tom Shields argues that there may be a silver lining to the grey cloud

To charge or not to charge?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In view of Government funding cuts Nigel Bridges looks at the challenge for councils of generating extra revenue

How to catch it all - the SME question

Tue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the waste review in full swing, Julian Heyworth asks how it can ensure that waste from SMEs is best captured

Demystifying the CoTC requirements

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Following the announcement that the CoTC deadline has been extended, Don Glaister explains what this means for waste management companies

It's time for the UK to step up to the mark

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The UK Government needs to deliver a clear set of policies so that the waste industry can keep pace with its European counterparts, argues Colin Drummond

Bring back the black bag

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If councils would accept side waste in black bags with fortnightly bin collections everyone would benefit, argues James Lee

The trouble with task and finish

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It's about time task and finish was abolished on collection rounds - it not only puts speed before safety, but results in illegal working practices, argues Timothy Byrne

Time for WEEE to take centre stage

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The WEEE Directive remains in the shadows, argues Justin Greenaway, but a changing of the guard at Defra might boost its standing

Cam-Clegg: Partners in grime?

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

What impact will a new coalition government have on waste policy? Neil Riding assesses the potential harmonies and conflicts

How to get an editor's attention

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You can't underestimate the power of positive press coverage - just do your homework first, advises Amanda Barry-Hirst

Why being human could prove suicidal

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The survival of our species won't depend on a few eco-heroes. All of humanity needs a big wake-up call if we are to preserve the future of our planet, argues Mike Tregent

How Twitter is breaking the ice

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Social networking tools like Twitter can play a powerful role in keeping councils in touch with their communities, especially in these frozen times, says Tim Hobbs

Clamp down on clothing cowboys

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reputable textile recyclers should come together to encourage more people to recycle their unwanted clothes, regardless of whether they're sorted in the UK or exported abroad, argues Paul Ozanne

Be brave and bin the politics

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With tabloids declaring war on wheelie bins and councillors running scared, frontline staff are being hindered from doing their job - this has to stop, warns Phil Garvey

Recycling rewards: the future is orange

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dangling a carrot is far better than swinging a big stick when it comes to persuading householders to play their part in working towards a zero waste society, argues John Barton

We must hunger for a waste carbon diet

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We have to start thinking of waste in terms of carbon efficiency, and adapt our processes to suit the needs of an increasingly energy-hungry market, argues Peter Jones

Why moving waste can be a lot of hot air

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Zero waste can be achieved by processing material at source, so why do we insist on carting huge volumes around for many miles in big trucks first? asks Andy Ive