WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING NEWS

Wasting away: harnessing waste for productivity 24 February 2010

Wasting away: harnessing waste for productivity

Tackling the waste disposal and food crises simultaneously presents excellent opportunities for food producers and manufacturers. It is the nexus between dumping waste and growing food – where joined up commercial and public sector strategies can play a crucial role in negotiating the food security challenge.

Case study • Phosphorus future
24 February 2010

Case study • Phosphorus future

Premier Waste Management, the largest independent waste management company in the North East, commissioned ADAS to produce a briefing paper outlining the importance of phosphorus and how part of the solution to dwindling world supplies is available on our doorstep.

Government announces further support for renewable energy technologies
11 February 2010

Government announces further support for renewable energy technologies

Two important Government announcements were made last week about further support for renewable energy technologies. Both are good news for those supporting the development of “green” energy projects in the UK.

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OTHER WASTE ARTICLES

A Rough Guide to controlling pollution from silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil
22 February 2010

A Rough Guide to controlling pollution from silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil

This Guide deals with the SSAFO regulations specifying the minimum legal standards required to prevent pollution of water from agriculture. It aims to minimise risk of water pollution from silage,...

What's on the horizon for energy and renewable energy?
27 January 2010

What's on the horizon for energy and renewable energy?

Is it possible to have 2020 vision? We've had a look at the changes to energy, waste recyling and renewable energy that might occur over the next decade. We’ve also...

Demonstrating the benefits of canal dredging.
21 January 2010

Demonstrating the benefits of canal dredging.

ADAS Environmental Consultants provide a range of services to support British Waterways and their contractors. Work has resulted in a more navigable waterway and an enhanced environment at all sites...

Flies on landfill
13 August 2009

Flies on landfill

When the owners of a Scottish landfill site received an upsurge in complaints from local residents about flies in their homes, ADAS scientists were asked to investigate.

Bioaerosol and odour monitoring at Deerdykes composting site
02 July 2009

Bioaerosol and odour monitoring at Deerdykes composting site

ADAS Environmental Consultants have been working for the last four years with Scottish Water Waste Services (SWWS) providing on site monitoring as well as consultancy services on environmental emissions at...