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News Release from: Envirowise
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 October 2005
Hazardous waste discussed over breakfast
UK electronics businesses are being urged to take advantage of a series of free seminars which will demonstrate how to cost effectively adapt to new hazardous waste regulations.
UK electronics businesses are being urged to take advantage of a series of free seminars which will demonstrate how to cost effectively adapt to new hazardous waste regulations Run by Government-funded programme Envirowise, the "Hazardous waste - understanding, managing and minimising" events, being held this autumn, will demonstrate to companies how they can reduce hazardous waste and save money
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Dec 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new hazardous waste regulations came into force in July this year, classifying additional wastes as hazardous and introducing new controls for their movement.
As a result many businesses are now dealing with hazardous waste for the first time.
Managing it is therefore becoming a major issue, making it important to introduce changes to business practice now.
Envirowise Programme Director, Dr Martin Gibson said: "Becoming informed about relevant waste legislation is a logical first step for those interested in making serious savings, learning ways to adapt and moving towards environmental best practice".
"Businesses should not miss this opportunity to get clear and concise guidance from experts in the field", he said.
Speakers will include representatives from the Environment Agency as well as Envirowise specialists, and the presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.
Participants will also receive a free copy of Envirowise's good practice guide, "Practical ways to manage and minimise hazardous waste", which explores a range of straightforward ways to improve resource efficiency and save money.
The Envirowise hazardous waste breakfast events will be held between 0800 and 1030 GMT on the following days: 3rd November 2005, Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter; 9th November 2005, Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough; and 15th November 2005, Royal Moat House Hotel, Nottingham.
Places at these events are limited.
Interested parties can register on the Envirowise website.
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