Wiltshire commercial AD plant on target
The Bore Hill Farm Biodigester will process commercial and catering food waste as well as waste from animal slurries, abattoirs and spoiled non-woody crops. By the third quarter of 2012 it is hoped the plant will be processing 20,000 tonnes of waste a year and generating around 500 kW of energy.
Commenting on the facility Thomas Minter, director at Malaby Biogas, said: There is growing pressure on businesses in the food sector to dispose of their waste in a far more responsible and efficient manner than simply sending it to landfill. For such companies, the Bore Hill Farm Biodigester offers an option which is both environmentally and financially attractive.
Welsh Government publishes guidance for businesses
The Welsh Government has published guidance that it says will help businesses manage their waste as cost effectively and sustainably as possible.
The guidance followstheintroduction of the revised Waste Framework Directive into domestic law, whichrequires businesses to apply the waste hierarchy or other best practice. The document sets out what the waste hierarchy is; how it works; which businesses and public bodies need to comply; and, key questions and ideas for dealing with waste in line with the hierarchy.
Welsh environment minister John Griffiths said: ManyWelsh businessesand public bodies are not fully aware of howmuchwaste managementcosts them, or indeed how they could save money and resource by managing it more cost effectively. The waste hierarchy is all about managing waste in an environment friendly manner. However as the demand for materials grows worldwide, it also makes good business sense to adopt the waste hierarchy.
Trust awards 10 million to community projects
The Veolia Environmental Trust has awarded 10 million to over 300 community and environmental projects in the south of England.
The Trust, which was established in 1997 to award grants through the Landfill Communities Fund, has awarded a number of projects throughout the Southern counties funding. They included the award of: 50,000 to build a new parish hall in Marchwood, Southampton; 25,000 to refurbish a stretch of rural footpath in Fareham; and, 40,000 to install a new play area for children in Hollingbury, Brighton.
Commenting on the projects that have been helped by the Trust, chair of its regional panel, Gavin Graveson, said: Its great that weve been able to support such a wide range of projects across the south over the past 14 years. The award here in Stockbridge not only provides this community with a modern, sustainable building, but represents a ten million pound milestone for The Veolia Environmental Trust.
South Devon AD plant gains planning permission
Devon county council has granted Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (South West) planning permission to develop a 15 million AD plant on a former china clay refinery site at Lee Moor, South Devon.
AAD is a subsidiary of the Dorset-based AeroThermal Group, and will use a combination of industrial autoclave processing and anaerobic digestion to treat 75,000 tonnes of waste every year, generating 26 GW of electricity. The compost-like substance produced from the process will be used by nearby Imerys Minerals Ltd Lee Moor China Clay workings as part of an on-going restoration programme.
Commenting on the proposed facility managing director of AAD, Tristan-Lloyd Baker, said: We are delighted to receive the green light by way of planning approval for our proposal and I would like to thank all those involved in supporting us. Our intention is to begin construction in early 2012 with a view to being fully operational from April 2013.
Hills Waste Solutions achieves ISO14001
Wiltshire-based Hills Waste Solutions has been awarded the international ISO14001 standard for its household recycling centre in Marlborough.
The standard identifies key environmental issues and ensures Hills Waste Solutions delivers effective management, prevention of pollution and complies with legal standards of practice.
Commenting on the certificate Daryl Taylor, environment manager for Hills, said: The achievement of the ISO certification shows our commitment to continually improving our business and managing our environmental responsibilities effectively. Its something we pride ourselves on and we will work hard to gain it for all our new facilities, and maintain it at our existing sites. The Environment Agency has also recognised the achievement of good environmental standards at Marlborough HRC in a recent inspection, describing our management system, the site infrastructure and our staff as excellent.
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