IWPP makes new appointment
The Daventry-based firm is the trading arm of the Independent Waste Paper Processors Association (IWPPA) and supplies a range of recovered paper grades on either a spot order basis or through negotiated long term supply contracts.
Mr Kemp will join the firm in June from LondonWaste Ltd, where he was sales and marketing manager. LondonWaste is a 50/50 joint venture between SITA UK and the North London Waste Authority, and is based in Edmonton.
A spokesman for the IWPP Ltd said: “Mr Kemp will bring with him to IWPP Ltd not only fresh marketing and project management skills but also sales experience in multi-material recyclates.”
In-vessel composting facility to open
Farming company MF Bennion is increasing its 10,000 tonne per annum composting capacity to 25,000 tonnes thanks to a new in-vessel composting facility that is being opened on June 16 at its site in Dymock, Gloucestershire.
Mark Bennion, of MF Bennion said: “I'm proud of the new development.” He explained that it meant the facility would now take kitchen waste in addition to the green waste that it already composts in open windrow.
The new equipment, which costs £1.25million, will compost kitchen waste. Mr Bennion said that the contracts they secured for this year mean it will have a throughput of 6,000 tonnes for 2008 and he is expecting this to increase to around 15,000 in 2009. He said there was still capacity available for this year on top of contracts already secured. There is also a biomass generator, which is currently being commissioned, which will provide power to the site.
Norwood Metals invests in scrap handler
The firm has purchased a 40-tonne a 934C litronic to handle an increasing volume of scrap metal at its premises at the Norwood Industrial Estate, Killamarsh, near Sheffield. The equipment features an air-conditioned cab which is fitted with armoured glass to provide a comfortable and safe working environment.
Brian Hull, who founded Norwood Metals Ltd, said: “Liebherr makes first-class materials handlers and provides a good service. Like us, they go out of their way to keep their customers happy and we find their equipment extremely reliable.”
Residents urged to reduce waste in Shropshire
Shropshire residents are being challenged to go for a whole week without throwing any waste in the bin.
‘No Waste Week' runs from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 June and is being organised by the Shropshire Waste Partnership with support from BBC Radio Shropshire. The aim of the week is for people to minimise the waste that would normally end up in the bin, by only buying or using items that can be reused, recycled or composted.
Joy Blizzard, waste initiatives officer with Shropshire Waste Partnership,
said: “We believe that if you make enough changes, it is possible to achieve a ‘no waste' week. However, the aim of the challenge is to see how close you can go. Circumstances are different for everyone and even if you don't quite manage to achieve ‘no waste', you'll find you can have a dramatic effect on the amount you throw away. “
“Real” nappies promoted in Scotland
During the first two and half years of their lives, every baby typically gets through around 6,000 nappies. For families who choose disposable, single-use nappies, the total cost can be as much as £1,200 per infant, it claims. However, by choosing real nappies, the approximate annual cost can be as little as £185, rising to £352 depending on nappy type, the research maintains.
CRNS Network Director Iain Gulland said: “These schemes will undoubtedly become more popular as people realise that they can make real cost savings in their household budget, while at the same time helping to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill sites. As local authorities face the challenge of meeting increasing reduction targets for landfill-destined waste, real nappy schemes and other community recycling projects can provide alternative waste reduction and recycling solutions to help meet these targets.”
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