The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has served the waste management industry for over 100 years and is the leading professional body for waste managers in the UK.
Representing 5,500 members, CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste management industry and is dedicated to:
- the protection & enhancement of the environment by the development of scientific, technical and management standards
- the implementation of practical competency policies and procedures
- the promotion of the highest professional standards in all sectors of the industry
- access to up to date information through regular publications;
- reduced fees for training courses and workshops;
- the opportunity to participate in consultation processes;
- and extensive opportunities to network and exchange ideas.
Information is disseminated to the membership and wider waste management industry through technical and scientific seminars, briefing notes, weekly news online service, Wastes Management (the official monthly journal), and best practice guides. Access to information is also available through open meetings or workshop sessions set up by the ten Regional Centres.
Lara Perrett dicusses current and future trends in wastes management practices on construction sites.
Chris Murphy comments on our efficiency in implementing wastes legislation.
The long awaited changes to the regime for managing hazardous waste have finally arrived and are explined by Michael Day.
Tom Ellis investigates the charm and sophistication of the French landscape.
Chris Murphy examines DEFRA's five year strategy - an ambitious strategy for the next five years and beyond, which shows how the Department plan to take forward its five strategic priorities.
Dean Stiles, Editor for the CIWM, voices his opinions on the recent spate of consultations.
Tom Ellis reports on the lively and informative discussions that were held in September regarding the WEEE Directive.
Chris Murphy discusses the UK's position in the EC's fifth annual survey on the Implementation and Enforcement of Community Environmental Law 2003
Chris Murphy casts his mind back to the schoolroom to run the rule over two business-based publications
ISWA Working Group on Recycling and Waste Minimisation Study Tour –the Netherlands (hosted by the Dutch Solid Waste Association)
