Hammersmith & Fulham adopt new vehicle signage
The signs – which are published by vehicle branding specialist EPIC Media Group – are set to be used in the London borough to inform residents of changes to collection schedules and alert them to the fact that, from February 2, recycling and residual waste will be collected on the same day in twin compartment vehicles operated by the council's collection contractor Serco. The signs are expected to be rotated four times over the year to alert residents to further changes.
Louise Rasey, corporate communications manager for Hammersmith and Fulham, said: “We were looking for an easy way to change vehicle messages quickly without incurring unnecessary cost as we found the old decal-based system to be quite expensive. The KWIK Zip solution is durable, cost-effective and flexible, and enables us to communicate high impact moving messages that residents notice and remember.”
WRAP seeks examples of best practice in logistics
The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is seeking examples of best practice and innovation among businesses that transport construction, demolition and excavation waste for treatment or processing.
The Government-funded research body is offering to work closely with exemplary organisations and supply them with consultants to observe and report on the best practice in their logistical operations. WRAP intends to use the best examples to inform its ongoing work on transport through case studies and demonstration trials, which it plans to publish on it's website.
Mike Falconer Hall, materials recycling programme manager at WRAP, said: “We're working with waste management companies to support the construction industry as it drives towards halving the amount of waste it sends to landfill by 2012. To do this, we need to research how this waste is currently being moved from sites and identify best practice in logistics planning and execution.”
University of York handed recycling rebate
The North Yorkshire firm had operated a recyclable collection on the campus grounds in partnership with city of York council collecting cardboard, paper, glass, plastics and cans. In 2006/07 the company collected 309 tonnes of material, which rose to 406 tonnes for 2007/08. The University reported that it was pleased with the way that the 4,500 students living in campus residence had responded to the recycling service.
Sue Johnston, the head of campus services at the university, said: “We are proud of our green policies and we are very pleased with the way Yorwaste and City of York Council are helping us to minimise the amount of waste that we produce.”
IFP appoints European vice president
The International Forest Products Corporation has appointed Neil Govan to the position of vice president of its European Recyclates.
Mr Govan, who has been with the IFP since 1999, is set to be responsible for managing the forest product company's European recycling division, which assists newsprint mills and sources and sells secondary fibre and plastics. Mr Govan started IFP's UK recovered fibre business in Newbury and has turned the business unit into one of the UK's largest fibre export companies, which has an increasing focus on energy-from-waste.
Daniel Kaft, president and chief executive of IFP, said: “Neil Govan is the perfect man to oversee our European recycling program. He has been an integral part of this business since its inception in 2001. I am confident that Neil's creativity and expertise will help continue to grow this business and exceed our expectations in the future.”
Veolia names Tower Hamlets employee of the year
The council's waste management service provider awarded the 52-year-old Bethnal Green resident with the accolade in recognition of his assistance in other areas of the firm's service delivery and an impeccable health and safety record. Having worked on the Tower Hamlets contract for 19 years, Mr Small covers refuse collection, recycling collection and street cleansing operations as part of his driving responsibilities and was also instrumental in distributing leaflets throughout the local authority when Veolia commenced a garden waste collection service.
Chris Hodges, Veolia's contract manager for Tower Hamlets, said: “John is fully deserving of this award. His attitude is tremendous and he has built up a great working relationship with his colleagues and the client. The Council officer leading on these projects has always made a point of contacting me and complimenting John on his hard work and assistance.”
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