The UK Market Development Network (UK MDN) has changed its name to Remade Network UK in an attempt to strengthen its branding and improve awareness of members' activities.
The Network aims to co-ordinate and promote agencies involved in developing markets for recycled materials and products. The 13 member organisations include six regional Remades, Clean Merseyside Centre, Urban Mines, Enviros and WRAP.
Melvin Caton, chairman of Remade Network UK, said: “Our aim is to strengthen and expand the network during 2004, and members agreed that UK MDN was not a sufficiently strong brand to accomplish this. In addition, it was felt that incorporating the established Remade name in the new title would significantly improve awareness. However, the network remains inclusive and membership is open to everyone involved in recyclables market development in the UK.”
WormTech prepares for portable in-vessel composting
WormTech has taken delivery of two containers to use as portable in-vessel composting units.
 Wormtech will use containers from Skip Units for portable in-vessel composting |
The rolonof skips, supplied by Derby-based Skip Units, have a capacity of 15 tonnes of waste and been specially adapted for in-vessel composting, including the installation of false floors with air holes for aeration, sealed tipper tailgates and hydraulically operated roof openings.
Based in Neath, South Wales, WormTech will use the skips in the first of its two phase composting process which means it will be able to process catering waste in accordance with the Animal By-Product Regulations as well and garden and green waste.
The second stage takes place outdoors using Dantrevino worms to complete the composting process. The result consists of 30% worm casts and 70% compost which is screened to remove the worms and then bagged and sold as garden compost.
Real Nappy Week 2004 announced
The Women's Environmental Network has announced the dates of this year's Real Nappy Week as March 29-April 4, 2004.
This will be the eighth Real Nappy Week aimed at encouraging parents to choose re-useable nappies instead of disposables. An estimated 8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day in the UK and make up around 4% of the total household waste stream.
Commenting on the announcement, environment minister Elliot Morley said: “There are an increasing number of parents who are interested in using re-useable nappies. I welcome campaigns such as Real Nappy Week which can provide information to parents about the range of re-useable nappies available, many of which are a far cry from the traditional terry nappies and much more user friendly.”
During Real Nappy Week, the Women's Environmental Network plans to co-ordinate a variety of local events held across the country.
Bankit unveils spring awareness campaign materials
Bankit has expanded its local authority resources by launching materials for a spring themed recycling campaign.
 Example of Bankit's new spring campaign resources |
Sponsored by Glass Recycling UK and Rexam Glass, Bankit has unveiled a total of four separate promotions available for use by local authorities since its launch in September 2003 (see letsrecycle.com story).
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Michael Durr, director of Glass Recycling UK, said: “In the few weeks since its launch, Bankit has built into a very credible resource. Local authorities are continuing to register on our website to gain access to the campaign materials as well as other information on recycling.”
Like the previous Bankit campaigns, the materials for spring include information leaflets, posters, bus sides and bin stickers which can be adapted to each council's needs.
More information can be found on the Bankit website .
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