LCRN is working in partnership with the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and LondonWaste to provide free compost to residents of the NLWA area and free compost bins to residents of Camden, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Islington and Enfield. Click HERE for more information
We will soon be opening a new automated Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the EcoPark. This upgrade will ensure that a wide range of materials; the collected mixed recycling (glass, cans, paper and plastic bottles)can now be mechanically sorted in preparation for onward recycling. The new improved centre will provide our customers with a comprehensive recycling services with increased capacity.
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world united to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour. 
To support this worldwide event on the 31st March between 8:30pm – 9:30pm the EcoPark turned of the lights in our Compost Centre and Flue Gas Treatment Centre.
More than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour, sending a powerful message for action on climate change. It also ushered in a new era with members going Beyond the Hour to commit to lasting action for the planet. Without a doubt, it’s shown how great things can be achieved when people come together for a common cause.
To find out more about Earth Hour click here
With four months to go before the Olympics the atmosphere is building and focus and attention was drawn to North East London with the launch of the Green Sector Network on Friday 23 March, at the LondonWaste EcoPark. This private sector led group provided an enormous resource that will act as a platform to bring investment and grow major Green industry in North London.
The green economy is a large however fragmented sector, the area has a strong history of manufacturing, power generation, and recycling; the basic ingredients therefore already exist to grow the sector. This Network will encourage greater development and promote investment potential within this landmark Olympic and Jubilee year.
Within the first twelve months, the Network working with the British Business Club, will
• promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities in the sector to business visitors attending the London 2012 Games.
• stage events, trade shows, expos, meetings, introductions, and tours aimed at showcasing the best examples of environmental technology and operations in the world.
The launch event was held at LondonWaste EcoPark, one of London’s most successfully integrated resource management centres. The EcoPark showcases integration with facilities used to recycle and recover value from organic wastes, wood, metal, paper, electricity and plastics. Guests had a whirlwind coach tour of the Recycling, Compost and Energy Centres.
Richard Sumray MBE, board member of London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, gave an inspirational talk on opportunities for businesses during the Games. Cllr Clyde Loakes, introduced the North London Waste Authority, which he chairs and local MPs David Lammy (Tottenham) and Andy Love (Edmonton) spoke about the importance of regeneration and working together to raise the profile of the network.
Current members are LondonWaste, Biffa, Camden Plant and Hiremech. The Green Sector Network is seeking further members from any environmental sector, including renewable energy, low carbon fuels, alternative transport, construction as well as other environmental products and services. Please contact North London Business for pricing and application pack – tel 020 8885 9200
LondonWaste EcoPark is thrilled to have won a prestigious compost marketing award for its peat free compost. As producers of compost and located in the Capital, the company’s approach to marketing the benefits of composting were set to challenge Londoner’s perceptions. The company devised a campaign of communication supporting both the fantastic work of the boroughs and the disposal authority. The award recognised the company’s communication activities in the following three areas: Promoting the collection and treatment of organic waste from households, Endorsing the value of resident’s behavioural change and Supporting the benefits of using both small and large quantities of compost. Full list of Awards Winners and Finalists
The Award ceremony was organised by the Association for Organics Recycling. This membership organisation is committed to the sustainable management of biodegradable resources. Previously known as the Composting Association, it promotes the benefits of composting, other biological treatment techniques and the use of biologically treated materials for the enhancement of the environment, business and society.
Tom Bateson, EcoPark Compost Centre Manager said: “We are delighted to be able to celebrate this success. We’ve seen a sustained growth in local borough allotments’ use of the product with 39% of loose product delivered to local allotments and Farms within the M25 received about 6,000 tonnes of the product last year.”
This is the 10th anniversary of the Association for Organics Recycling Awards the awards ceremony took place on 15th March at Chesford Grange Hotel nr Warwickshire. These awards are a firm fixture within the bio-waste sector and are renowned for celebrating hard work, dedication and success within the sector.
Higher packaging recycling targets for 2013-17 were confirmed in Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget today, alongside plans to radically shake up the planning system.
In a Budget which Mr Osborne said ‘unashamedly backs business’ the Chancellor also committed to cutting corporation tax and to simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme to reduce administrative burden on businesses.
Chancellor George Osborne unveiled his Budget todayPlans for higher packaging recycling targets for businesses were launched for consultation by Defra in December 2011 (see letsrecycle.com story). Despite opposition from some such as the British Plastics Federation, the Budget confirms that these proposals will be taken forward.
The Budget states: “The Government will legislate later in 2012 for increased statutory packaging recycling targets from 2013 to 2017. Targets will increase annually by 3 per cent for aluminium, 5 per cent for plastic and 1 per cent for steel. Glass recycling targets will be split by end use.”
Nestlé UK & Ireland has said it has become the first major confectioner to use 100% recyclable packaging across its entire Easter egg range.
Nestlé has replaced the 48 tonnes of rigid plastic used in its mug eggs with FSC approved cardboard, meaning its entire Easter collection is now recyclable. Compostable film is also being used for the windows resulting in a 30% reduction in packaging across the mug egg range.
EcoPark compost is been used in a sustainable show garden at the Ideal Young Gardener of the Year Competition 2012 in Association with the Prince’s Foundation. Design students at Capel Manor College created a sustainable roof garden inspired from the romantic poem ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ by William Wordsworth. The roof garden is sheltered by neighbouring buildings and contains trees and plants found in the Lake District. A further five UK colleges also created sustainable show gardens which are on display in the forecourt of Earls Court during the 104th. Ideal Home Show, runs from March 16th to April 1st 2011.
The aim of the competition was to highlight the very best examples of sustainable practice in British garden design amongst student designers. Each college was given a 5.5m x 4m plot to both plan and design a unique and sustainable garden based on the theme of ‘landcraft techniques in an urban setting.’ A panel of industry experts will judge the entries and award the prize medals.
British Airways is set to turn millions of tonnes of household garbage into jet fuel, but can the aviation industry solve its emissions problem?
Read full article Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/
Wadebridge in Cornwall aims to become the first town in the country to run significantly on renewable energy sources. This film documents a local activist group’s efforts to convince the rest of the community that solar panels and wind turbines are the way forward.
Our sponsored EcoPark Recycled Garden in the National Garden Centre at Capel Manor is in the process of been revamped and will be complete in time for the Capel Manor Spring Gardening Show.
Why not visit the show which promises a host of stands including nurseries, garden related products and a craft marquee; not forgetting the ever popular food hall. With a ‘Design it. Build it. Grow it. Eat it. Recycle it!’ theme this shows takes in all aspects of Horticulture.
Event Date: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April 2012
Event Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
North London community groups get your hand on some free EcoPark compost. 
Requirements:
For information contact our sales team on: 020 8884 5664 or 020 8884 5537 or email composting@londonwaste.co.uk
The UK moved into 11th place in European Union recycling rankings in 2010 according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union with Germany, Spain, Italy, France and the UK all reported to be generating around the same amount of municipal waste per person.
Read full artical Source: http://www.recyclingwasteworld.co.uk
A group of residents at Somerford Grove and Shacklewell Road in north London N16, have been using our compost in their raised beds since 2009.
With the support of Get Growing they have hosted weekly ‘Growing Clubs’ and a micro-allotment project to teach residents young and old how to grow, care and harvest fresh seasonal produce on their doorstep. By practicing organic gardening they focus on building healthy soil and a natural ecosystem. 
Get Growing have created a wonderful book celebrating the people and plants that have been growing on Somerford Grove and Shacklewell Road. Happy reading! Download book
The Duty of Care is set out in section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated regulations. It applies to anyone who is the holder of waste, including local authorities, businesses and waste management companies.
Persons concerned with waste must ensure that the waste is managed properly, recovered or disposed of safely, does not cause harm to human health or pollution of the environment and is only transferred to someone who is authorised to receive it. The duty applies to any person who produces, imports, carries, keeps, treats or disposes of controlled waste or as a broker has control of such waste.
We will soon be opening a new automated Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the EcoPark. Testing has started on the machinery to ensure its reliability and quality performance and will soon be complete. This upgrade will ensure that a wide range of commercial and industrial wastes materials; the collected mixed recycling (glass, cans, paper and plastic bottles will now be mechanically sorted in preparation for onward recycling. Watch this space!
LCRN is working in partnership with the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) to provide residents of the seven north London boroughs with free compost bins and composting advice to make best use of them.
If you are a resident of Enfield and Waltham Forest, you may be entitled to receive a compost bin free of charge – please note that this is a very limited offer, so you’ll have to be quick to register. The giveaway events will be taking place on Saturday 17th of March from 10.00 to 16.00 at the Enfield Reuse Centre.
Please check the www.lcrn.org.uk/composting-bin-giveaway webpage on how to register for this offer.
Adults and children are being urged to take part in what is set to be the UK’s largest beach clean-up, as a leading conservation charity warns of the long-term risk to marine life from the huge volume of litter swamping the oceans and being washed up onto shores.
Plastics make up over half the rubbish retrieved, and pose the biggest single threat to wildlife such as turtles, fish and seabirds – and the volume of plastic bottles and tops, bags and ropes has increased by 135% since records began in 1994, according to the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).
Our weekly tours are extremely popular and provide a fascinating insight into what happens to your waste once collected by your council. Our next available dates are the 18th or 25th April.
To book a place please contact recycling@londonwaste.co.uk or contact Deanna on 020 8884 5529
It’s time to plant your first potatoes and sow slow maturing vegetables.
1. In mild areas, plant early potatoes. Once shoots appear, earth them up but be prepared to cover any exposed growth to protect against frost. In colder regions, wait until April to plant.
2. If you have a greenhouse, sow sweet peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines and celery. Good results can be achieved using a heated propagator on a well-lit window sill, but delay sowings until the end of the month.
Click here to read full article
Source http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
Fancy getting your hands on some free compost? We are providing 15 tonnes of compost to Energy & Sustainable Haringey’s compost giveaway event. The giveaway will take place on Sunday 11th March 10am to 3pm at Paddock Car park, Alexandra Park Muswell Hill Entrance N22 7AY. Please download map for directions.
You will need to shovel your own compost so bring strong bags and shovels. Don’t do it if you have a bad back!
Wrexham – average sunshine: three hours a day for four months of the year – has joined Sacramento in California, desert city Abu Dhabi and Freiburg in Germany as a new solar power centre.
The north Walian town, which has had one of Europe’s largest solar panel factories since 2005, employing around 1,000 people, moves into the renewable energy premier league this month after installing 30,000 panels made in the town on 3,000 of its council homes. This year it will fit six schools and several public buildings with a further 90kW of solar power.
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If Britain followed EU laws more strictly, businesses would be up to £50bn better off and 400,000 jobs would be created, says Janez Potočnik, the EU Commissioner for the Environment.
Read full article Source: Guardian Sustainable Business
Sainsbury’s has stepped up its sustainability commitment with a £2m investment in a start-up green energy company, which produces energy from organic waste. The supermarket is one of a number of investors backing the newly formed business, Tamar Energy, with a collective £65m fund. The energy company plans to develop a UK network of more than 40 anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, which will generate 100 megawatts of green electricity over the next five years.
The LondonWaste Transport Team has achieved Gold status in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). This unique Transport for London (TfL) scheme aims to transform freight delivery in London and ensures that companies operating vans, lorries or coaches in the capital concentrate commitment to road related health and safety, environmental emission reductions as well as improving transport. We are thrilled to be the first of eight companies to have achieved the Gold Award.
The process for progression from silver to gold membership involved implementing a robust improvement plan, meeting core objectives as well as continued provision of benchmark data and improvement thresholds. As one of only eight companies to have attained Gold Standard we are proud that our commitment to management systems, policies and procedures are recognised to be of a high standard.
As one of London’s largest recycling and sustainable waste management companies, we are committed to increasing recycling rates and to diverting waste away from landfill. To meet the needs of our diverse range of public and private sector clients we continually invest in new and existing facilities which provide better and sustainable solutions for waste management.
In relation to our vehicle fleet we are rolling out blind spot warning systems and cameras to our vehicles having recently completed equipment trials. Peter Lambert, Logistics Manager, explains
‘FORS membership clearly aligns with our corporate objectives. The EcoPark in North London is a 40 acre site dedicated to managing recyclate and residual waste. Attaining gold FORS was a natural progression for the company. We want to be at a consistently high level and as a company being able to say you’re a gold FORS member is something to strive for and be proud of. It’s about trying to be the best possible in our field.
Mark Ridsdill Smith, the founder of Vertical Veg, discovered how much food can grow on a balcony. He started to experiment on his balcony in 2009 and was surprised by the size of his harvest. He started to record his growing success on his blog Vertical Veg.
Mark has used EcoPark compost on his balcony over the last few years and was keen to visit our Compost Centre and see first-hand how our compost is produced. Since his visit in February he has written an article named Municipal Compost: your questions answered.
LondonWaste are committed to increasing recycling rates and to diverting waste away from landfill. To meet the needs of our diverse range of public and private sector clients, we are investing £500k to deliver a new facility which will provide better solutions for recycling.
The new MRF will use a range of different technologies including screens, conveyors, magnets and an “air knife” (air knife is a tool used to blow off liquid or debris from products as they travel on conveyors) to economically recover a range of materials from mixed residual waste – waste which would otherwise end up in landfill.
With landfill tax increasing to £64 per tonne in April 2012, this proven technology will enable more materials to be recycled and ensure we continue to offer the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective service to our customers.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has outlined new plans to scrap the fines which can currently be imposed on households guilty of over-filling or misusing their bins. The plans could have seen councils imposing ‘bin fines’ of up to £1,000 on households. The consultation ends in March and commenting, Environment Secretary Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP, commented on the consultation noting, ‘We want to see people helping us to boost recycling rates by putting out their rubbish correctly, but bullying them with fines is not the way to do it. This consultation will mean that only those causing real problems for their community will get punished’. The consultation closes on 9th March 2012.
Hackney’s food waste, along with the rest of the borough’s household waste, is collected by waste contractor May Gurney. Residents have weekly collections of food waste, dry recyclables and garden waste. The recyclables are collected in a green box and are separated at the kerbside. Residual waste is also collected weekly.
Once collected the food waste is taken to LondonWaste’s EcoPark in Edmonton, North London, where it is processed in an in-vessel composting facility for 12-weeks. The resulting product is PAS100 quality compost.
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has today announced the shortlist of bidders who will be invited to submit final tenders on its waste services and fuel use procurements. The bidders are:
Waste Services:
Fuel Use:
Big Dig is a volunteering event that aims to encourage Londoners to get their hands dirty at their local community growing space.
Capital Growth is hoping to mobilise thousands of volunteers across London to help community food-growing spaces prepare for the new growing season. Volunteers will only be required to help for one day but we hope some will choose to stay involved throughout the growing season.
It’s nice to end the week with a smile and staff at the EcoPark saw the funny side of last week’s BBC Travel report… Friday 27th Jan BBC Travel News reported, “Advent, Way Edmonton: fire causing smoke to blow across the carriageway”
The EcoPark is off of the A406 or North Circular Road and staff arriving into work saw no signs of fire … could not smell smoke or see any blowing across the carriageway …The fire alarm had not been raised. In fact there was nothing out of the ordinary at the EcoPark or on the adjacent carriageway. Puzzled we searched on-line for the travel report. We found it. The “smoke” referred to was in fact nothing more than condensation… the vapour produced when hot air is released into cooler air… or you guessed it Steam!
LondonWaste Ltd was awarded, Small Business Project of the Year, at the 2011 BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards on the 10th November. The award criteria was for the Project Excellence Award and is an excellent achievement for LondonWaste Ltd.
The award was presented to the LondonWaste IT Team for using ANPR to weigh vehicles at the LondonWaste EcoPark in north London. The software system also permits pre-registered vehicles to automatically have the barriers released to the weighing platforms and to ensure vehicles are entering the correct disposal areas on site. The ANPR technology implemented has improved efficiency and the service provided to customers.
The BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards provide a platform for the entire profession to celebrate best practice, innovation and excellence. In total, this year’s Awards featured 23 categories which covered: project, organisation, technology and individual excellence. The categories were open to organisations and individuals involved in IT across the public sectors.
For a list of this year’s BCS 2011 winners and medallists click link http://www.bcs.org/category/5818
Taste of Autumn 24 -25 September: As sponsors of this Capel Manor event the weekend was a great success; it is growing in reputation year on year and was a fun day out for all. Visitors enjoyed the warm weather and had the chance to taste locally grown fruit, take part in baking demonstrations, get expert gardening advice, take part in apple pressing and go on garden walks.
People who visited our EcoPark marquee had the chance to see the splendid range of vegetables grown in our compost, buy EcoPark Compost bags, find out how LondonWaste produce high quality compost from organic waste and enter a competition with a chance to win a wheelbarrow.
Why not get your growing projects ready for Autumn and come along to Hackney Marshes. The EcoPark Compost Team have donated a mountain of compost for local residents to give it a grow. Find out more about Hackney’s green team, the EcoPark, and how this Compost is made.
The Event will take place at Hackney Marshes Depot, E9 5PF on Saturday 1st October 2011 from 11am to 3pm. Call Lenor at Hackney – to find out more see advert or Deanna on 020 8884 5520 to find out more about the EcoPark.
Taste of Autumn Sponsored by LondonWaste EcoPark 24-25 September 10am – 4pm.
If you fancy a great day out come along to Taste of Autumn at Capel Manor Gardens in Enfield. It will be a chance to sample some unusual vegetable, including Capel’s chillies, as well as fruity shakes and desserts made with locally grown fruity. There will also be a display of Capel-grown fruit, edible berries and autumnal foliage plus sampling freshly pressed apple juice. If you wish to explore the beautiful Gardens, tours will take place at 1pm each day.
If you like further information or to request complimentary tickets please contact deanna.donaldson@londonwaste.co.uk
The new Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 come into force on 28th September and will require that additional information is included on all Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs). Further guidance and a copy of a new Waste Transfer Note is available by clicking on the relevant links
During National Allotment Week (8-14 August) our Team delivered EcoPark Compost to new and existing allotments and community projects in north London.
Urban growers at James Middleton House Estate in Hackney received their first 15 tonnes of EcoPark Compost. Enthusiastic volunteers used our compost across the estate in thier allotments, flower and vegetable beds and around trees. The estate has two sites dedicated to food growing: The James Middleton allotments and Rocky Park. Also on site is an urban orchard with a variety of 27 fruit trees.
Are you involved in a community garden project? You may be eligible for 15 tonnes of EcoPark Compost. To find out more call 020 884 5664
LondonWaste is supporting National Allotment Week 8-14 August by visiting allotments in Enfield, Camden, Islington and Waltham Forest.
EcoPark Staff will visit plot holders and community groups to provide a master class explaining how EcoPark Compost is made from organic waste.
The week is run by the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) and National Allotment Gardens Trust (NAGT).
Watch this space for photos.
Ever wondered what happens to your organic waste ( food and garden waste) once collected by your local council?
Compost is a natural product which results from the controlled biological decomposition of biodegradable materials such as food and garden waste.
The 0-20mm compost produced at LondonWaste EcoPark is BSI Pas 100 Certified. This compost certification provides a baseline quality standard for compost ensuring it is consistent, safe and reliable to use.
For further information on BSI PAS100 please click here
energy.In February of this year a delivery of EcoPark Compost was delivered to South Harringay Junior, Infants and Nursery Schools. The compost was used to mix with topsoil and grow vegetables Including raddishes, wheat and courgettes in three gardens at the 
schools.
Have a go and grow your own. You may be eligible to receive 15 tonnes of EcoPark compost, If you run a school or community garden project. To find out more please contact 020 8884 5664
LondonWaste, presented seven North London Mayors with a donation in support of their chosen charities.
The presentation, at the EcoPark took place on the 23rd June and enabled seven North London Mayors to see firsthand how their borough’s waste is presently transformed into valuable resources. The Mayors first toured the Energy Centre which uses black bagged rubbish to generate enough energy to power close to 70,000 homes and then the Compost Centre, which receives organic waste from seven North London boroughs and turns it into rich compost.
LondonWaste Ltd Managing Director, David Sargent has encouraged support for the Mayor’s charities for some years now. He said “We are proud to be involved in fundraising; it is a pleasure to be supporting these charities”.
LondonWaste Ltd, encourages weekly tours. As a waste management company, tours are an important part of our communication strategy.
To book a tour contact recycling@londonwaste.co.uk or 020 8884 5529
To support Recycle Week 2011 book a tour to see large scale composting in action at LondonWaste EcoPark.
This year, Recycle Week takes place between 20–26 June and has a ‘Home and Away’ theme. It’s all about how making even the smallest every day actions and changes will help our local environment. From doing more of what we already do at home – such as remembering to recycle glass jars as well as bottles; or recycling things from upstairs as well as downstairs; to recycling while out and about
Last year our composting facility diverted close to 70 000 tonnes of food and green waste (branches, leaves, grass cutting, cooked or uncooked food, etc) from landfill last year. After being collected by the council, it takes 16 weeks to be transformed into rich EcoPark Compost. EcoPark Compost is used in local community projects and allotments around north London.
To book a tour please contact recycling@londonwaste.co.uk
Enter our EcoPark ‘Did You Know’ Competition and be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes.
For a chance to win this week’s prize ‘Gardening Set’ read page 24 of the Enfield Independent here
Good luck and check this page for future competitions.
LondonWaste recently visited community garden project, Somerford Grove in Hackney to find out how the residents are using EcoPark compost in their vegetable beds. Their community project was set up in 2009 by local residents living on the estate. The project also provides a weekly gardening class which focuses on recycling, soil characteristics and growing your own.
A few weeks ago we announced the winner of our Recycled Garden competition. The winner, Garden Design student Sarah Ball has begun working with designers, gardeners and a construction team to bring her design to life.
Further photos will be added shortly.
LondonWaste Ltd recently delivered 15 tonnes of EcoPark Compost to Tottenham Sports & Leisure Centre. Our compost was used on land behind the Centre which had been derelict for over 15 years.
The London Borough of Haringey plan to transform the land into an inspirational garden which will include; a secret garden, a herb garden and a ‘Sensory Patch’ which will be specially created to be accessible and enjoyable for visitors.
London Borough of Haringey, Library Services, confirmed, “The soil on the land was extremely dry and before design work can commence on the garden we decided to use EcoPark Compost to enrich the soil. The garden will be a great addition to the Centre and a fantastic green space”.
To finding out more about EcoPark Compost please contact 0208 8884 5664
Watch this space for photos
To celebrate Compost Awareness Week (CAW) 2011 – Garden enthusiasts from Enfield and surrounding boroughs had a delightful time at the EcoPark Compost Giveaway on 3-4May. The event was held at the LondonWaste EcoPark’s in Edmonton.
Free heaps of EcoPark Compost were made available and proved extremely popular. The compost was loose, so visitors reused their own bags to take the compost home – a great opportunity for visitors to use the compost in their gardens or in allotments.
Event highlights included a short film, presentation and talk promoting ‘Greening the Community’. The presentation showcased green spaces in Enfield like Capel Manor Gardens the renowned Horticulture College who use EcoPark Compost on their flower and vegetable beds. Visitors also had an exciting chance to go on a compost trail. The trail gives a fascinating insight on how garden and food waste is recycled into compost.
An Enfield resident commented “Our allotment receives regular deliveries and we are grateful for this facility”.
The aim of the event was to bring people together to promote the benefits of using peat-free compost and to encourage more people to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Compost provides necessary nutrients and enriches the soil to help plants flourish. 
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has today announced a shortlist of three bidders that have been chosen to develop detailed fuel use solutions under the NLWA procurement. This follows an evaluation of outline solutions that were received in January from five bidders.
The three shortlisted bidders are:
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has today announced a shortlist of three bidders that have been chosen to develop detailed waste services solutions under the NLWA procurement. This follows an evaluation of outline solutions that were received in January from five bidders.
The three bidders are:
LondonWaste EcoPark is supporting an exciting Gardening Project for gardeners with disabilities or sensory impairments that prevents them from gardening at ground level.
Finchley Horticulture Society has created fourteen raised beds at Gordon Road Allotment site in Finchley North London. The raised beds were constructed from old railway sleepers, each bed 24ft long by 4ft wide. To enrich the soil and prevent weeds from spreading, EcoPark donates compost to be used on these beds. Our compost is made from organic waste and goes through a process called “in-vessel” composting . Once it matures we donate it back to the community as part of the Take Back Scheme Arrangement we have with the Boroughs for various projects. To date allotment sites, horticulture societies, schools and parks have benefited from this initiative. (Please note: A cost may be charged if less than 15 tonnes of compost is ordered)
The area around the beds is paved to allow wheelchairs easy access. The raised beds are a practical way of gardening for people who have difficulties in bending, balancing problems, recovering from strokes or those that are partially blind.
Gordon Road Allotment volunteer, Andrew Brown said “We have received support from different organisations including the EcoPark which is very encouraging”.
If you are interested in receiving EcoPark compost as part of your North London community project then please call us on 020 8884 5664
The wait is finally over; we have announced the winner of our Recycled Garden Design Competition. Many thanks to all of you who entered – we received some outstanding designs, which are reflected in the choice of the winning design.
The winning design was submitted by former Capel Manor student, Sarah Ball. Her design impressed our judges with her Cycle of Life concept. A few of the ideas displayed in Sarah’s concept boards included;a vertical allotment using EcoPark compost; an EcoTower to generate birds and insects; a resistant rock garden and a visitors centre made with recycled plastic bottles. Sarah said “I’m delighted that my design has been selected. I’m looking forward to being involved in the transition from idea to reality.
Redevelopment work on the Garden will start in April. Watch this space for an update on our finished Garden.
An update on our Recycled Garden Competition in conjunction with Capel Manor Gardens
Our Recycled Garden competition was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who entered the competition. The deadline for entries was Friday 11th March.
Former Garden Design students at Capel Manor College submitted entries which included sketches, 3D drawings and photos displaying ideas, to transform the existing Recycled Garden (located at Capel Manor Gardens) into a work of art. The competition brief asked students to produce designs which incorporated using EcoPark compost, sustainable plants, interesting recycled materials, add style, innovation and focus on the 3Rs. 
Please revisit this page shortly. The winner will be announced over the next few days.
LondonWaste trailers have undergone a revamp, transforming the trailers into powerful mobile messaging boards. The banner designs were developed by LondonWaste and help to engage with the community by promote the value of behavioural change. The trailers were renovated using Epic Media KWIK ZIP system, which uses lightweight aluminium frames used on many Local Authorities recycling vehicles.
KWIK ZIP was our preferred solution and forms part of our strategy to achieve our environmental objectives.
LondonWaste Ltd is today announcing a partnership with three other companies to handle the continuing growth in organic waste North London households recycle, which has dramatically increased in the past five years.
The good work being carried out by local residents has led to important partnerships being developed to help successfully manage increases in organic waste. While LondonWaste, the company responsible for managing the household waste from seven north London boroughs, will continue to process over 30,000 tonnes of mixed food and garden material each year in its own Compost Centre at the EcoPark in Edmonton, north London, it has awarded contracts to TEG Environmental, County Mulch and Viridor to process an additional 30,000 to 40,000 tonnes per annum. These contracts will begin from 1st April and are for an initial 3-year term.
More than 270 residents attended a series of public exhibitions, hosted by the North London Waste Authority and London Borough of Barnet, at which plans for a new waste development at the Pinkham way site were on display.
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and the London Borough of Barnet announced dates, today, for a series of public exhibitions outlining draft proposals for the former sewage treatment works at Pinkham Way. Read more
The NLWA has announced the next stage of its revised procurement process.
Its plans were hit following the comprehensive spending review (October 2010), when £258.4m in PFI credit support was unexpectedly cut. The announcement came just months after the new Government had confirmed the funding (July 2010) and that its proposals matched their waste management priorities.
Since last October, the NLWA has been considering its position and next steps. This included the option of pursuing a judicial review. Read more
Why not have some fun and celebrate the new season by visiting the Spring Gardening Show at Capel Manor Gardens 2 -3 April 2011. 
The Show will focus on aspects of Horticulture with a ‘Design it, Build it, Grow it, Eat it and Recycle it’ theme. Planned features to include a ‘Kids dig it’ plot, public soil testing – bring along your sample of soil and find out what plants would thrive best in your garden
Also visit the LondonWaste stand during the event to find out how we transform organic rubbish into rich compost, get tips on how to use EcoPark compost and receive a free sample of compost.
For further information on this event visit http://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/events/spring-gardening-show.html
The students were presented with their prize, donated by LondonWaste Ltd, at a special assembly in January.Teacher Ruth Littlefair said “We are really pleased to receive the Wii for our participation at the Mayors Fun Run 2010. Thank you LondonWaste”.
22nd January: The Mayor of Enfield, Cllr Jane Buckland, hosted Burns Night in the beautiful Capel Manor House in Enfield. Over fifty guests arrived to celebrate a fabulous night of poetry recitation; the famous Address to the Haggis; bagpipe music; whisky drinking and dinner. The night ended with a raffle and auction, all proceeds raised will support the Mayor’s Charitable Trust which works with young carers and the elderly.
LondonWaste donated a selection of eco friendly products and vouchers for the auction.
Burns Night traditionally celebrates the birth of the 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns on the 25th January 2011 is the 252nd anniversary of the poet’s birth.
LondonWaste Ltd, in conjunction with Capel Manor College has launched an exciting competition for a group of former Garden Design Students at the College, to revamp the Recycled Garden into a work of art.
Students have been asked to submit concept boards displaying sketches and ideas of materials to transform the Garden into a work of art creating life, colour, movement and character but still focusing on our philosophy of reduce, reuse and recycle
The Mayor of Enfield has kindly agreed to judge the entries at the beginning of March, with the re-designed Garden launch planned for June 2011.
On Wednesday10 November young people taking part in Haringey Council’s Faith and Environmental Responsibility Project met with religious leaders for a visit to the LondonWaste EcoPark and a discussion about the relationship between religion and looking after the environment.
The one year Faith and Environmental Responsibility Project, was funded by Haringey to encourage a variety of environmental projects amongst young people and the visit to the waste park is the culmination of the project.
During the visit, the young people heard from three religious leaders of different faiths who each described the importance their own religion places on caring for the environment. The Bishop of London, Dr Richard Chartres, spoke about the importance of young people getting involved in the environmental agenda. Addressing the group, The Bishop said: “it gives me a great deal of hope that you are taking this seriously”. Khaled Moyeed a representative from the Muslim faith community and Clive Lawton from the Jewish faith community also joined in with the discussions on the day.
A Cleaner Environment
At the GreenFleet Awards 2010, LondonWaste Ltd received a commendation by London Freight Organisation, in recognition of our effort to prioritise safety and reduce impact on the environment. We are pleased our fleet is more fuel efficient and we have successfully reduced our Co2 emissions.
The awards celebrated excellence in environmental fleet management and green transport across the country. The event was held at the Emirates Stadium and a total of eighteen awards were handed out to public and private sector fleet organisations for their efforts in environmental fleet management and low carbon emissions.
For further information go to: http://www.greenfleetawards.co.uk/
Saturday 2nd October & Sunday 3rd October, 10am -4pm
The Taste of Autumn gave visitors a chance to sample some unusual vegetables, including Capel’s crops of chillies, in dishes in the Terrace Restaurant and taste fruit, vegetables and see autumnal foliage plus apple juice pressing and sampling. There was local and Capel-grown produce and other plants for sale. LondonWaste EcoPark was the main sponsor for Capel Manor’s Taste or Autumn For further information on this event please email cservice@capel.ac.uk or call Capel Manors’ Visitors Reception on 08456 122 122 ex 200.
Enfield’s Mayor, Cllr Jayne Buckland is backing poetry with an important new competition for unpublished poems.
As part of this year’s charity fundraising for the arts, this competition aims to attract entries from all over the country and Mayor Buckland is appealing to everyone over 16 to enter and take part. LondonWaste are pleased to be sponsoring the competition along with local chemical company Fisher Research. Both sponsors will be providing prizes of £500 for the winner, £200 second and £100 for the third place.
A special £50 prize will also be made for the best poem about the London Borough of Enfield. Please see here for competition rules.
LondonWaste Ltd one of the Capital’s leading waste management companies, presented seven North London Mayors with a donation to support their chosen charities. find out more
LondonWaste EcoPark is registered as “D&B Rating 1″. A risk indicator of 1 indicates our business has a low probability of failure. To have achieved this during one of the worst economic times in recent years is a fantastic accomplishment.
Only 15% of all UK companies are in this category. The underlying performance of the company is confirmed by the … more
The Edmonton Sea Cadets Corps better known as TS Plymouth, are embarking on an exciting programme of expeditions for cadets after receiving a donation from LondonWaste Ltd.
The Corps offer a range of water sports activities as well as the opportunity to complete the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s (DoE) Award. The DoE’s Award requires cadets aged from 14 – 25 to plan, train for and push on with overnight expeditions and that requires funding.
Edmonton Unit Commanding Officer, Chief Petty Officer Tony Stevens said: “We’re really grateful to LondonWaste Ltd for their continued support; it’s great for the young people who use the facilities to be supported by local business.” David Sargent, Managing Director of LondonWaste EcoPark said: “We are proud to support this voluntary organisation. The cadets gain skills for life as well as gain an appreciation for the environment.”
The Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide voluntary youth organisation open to young people from 10 to 18. Edmonton Sea Cadets meet at their unit, TS Plymouth on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Anyone interested in joining can call the unit on 020 8807 9129 or turn up on a parade night and speak to a member of staff.
The Edmonton Sea Cadets’ unit is located within the LondonWaste EcoPark, next to the River Lee in Edmonton and the land-based training centre is powered by renewable energy from the EcoPark.
Compost produced at LondonWaste’s EcoPark is used in the gardens at Capel Manor College in north London. During a Royal Visit to the College by Her Majesty The Queen on 11th June, David Sargent, Managing Director of LondonWaste had the opportunity to explain to Her Majesty how EcoPark compost is made from recycled green waste and kitchen scraps collected from north London households by the constituent boroughs of the North London Waste Authority. As well as supplying compost to the College, LondonWaste is assisting in the development of two specialist gardens, the Walled Garden and the Recycled Garden.
Enfield, Haringey and Hackney residents saw first hand how their kitchen scraps and green waste is recycled into compost at the EcoPark during Compost Awareness Week. The EcoPark Compost Centre received 35,000 tonnes of green garden waste and kitchen scraps last year. Within 12 weeks of green waste arriving at the centre it is turned into peat-free compost, enabling more than 10,000 tonnes of compost to be returned to the community for use in allotments, parks, gardens and other open spaces.
LondonWaste Ltd, ran morning and afternoon tours of the Compost Centre giving residents an opportunity to find out more about the benefits and uses of compost. Guest speaker, Paola Ocha, Haringey Council’s Participation Officer gave a talk on home composting, using Bokoshi, a Japanese fermenter and the benefits of reducing the amount of food we buy and often waste at home. Martin Day, Senior Gardener at Capel Manor Gardens gave demonstrations on seed sowing techniques along with a tasting session of an assortment of cresses. Each visitor was able to take away a goodie bag and a 30-litre bag of compost for their pots and gardens at home.
The theme of the 10th annual Compost Awareness Week was ‘Give it a Grow’ which aimed to encourage people to try something different, and do their bit for the environment. Only around 30% of us compost at home, and for those that do there are lots more things they can try. For example fifty percent of people have never tried using peat-free compost for their plants and shrubs. (ICM research conducted for WRAP in March 2009.)
We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring two specialist gardens within Capel Manor’s National Garden centre. The beautiful 30-acre estate first established in the late 13th century and home to Capel Manor College is London’s only specialist centre for those interested in horticulture, landscaping floristry, countryside, arboriculture and animal care.
EcoPark compost and has be used in vegetable and flower beds around Capel Manor since last year and Martin Day, Senior Gardener at Capel Manor reports excellent results using EcoPark compost. Why not visit the Walled Garden and the Recycled Garden. For more information on Capel Manor Gardens call 0845 122 122 or visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Our fifth edition of the London EcoPark newletter provides local residents with an update on what’s happening at the EcoPark.
The EcoPark Event is part of Compost Awareness Week 4-7 May 2010.
See for yourself how grass cuttings and kitchen scraps are transformed into high quality compost at the EcoPark. The event will highlight the benefits of using compost whether you have a garden, window box or an allotment. There will also be the opportunity to meet like-minded people, take part in workshops and learn new growing activities. Please pre-book in advance as places are limited.
Where: LondonWaste EcoPark, Advent Way, London N18 3AG
Cost: Free
When: 4-7 May- 10am or 2pm
For more information please call Deanna, Wendy or Roz on 020 8884 5529 or recycling@londonwaste.co.uk
The LondonWaste Transport Team has been awarded Silver status in the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
As the first waste management company to receive the Bronze Award in June we are pleased to have gained the Silver Award.
FORS is a unique, membership scheme that aims to transform transport delivery in London.
FORS was developed to help road operators become safer, more efficient and more environmentally-friendly in the Capital. It is a free scheme open to any company operating vans or lorries.
The membership provides a quality and performance benchmark for the industry.
The LondonWaste Transport Team has been awarded Silver status in the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
As the first waste management company to receive the Bronze Award in June we are pleased to have gained the Silver Award.
FORS is a unique, membership scheme that aims to transform transport delivery in London.
FORS was developed to help road operators become safer, more efficient and more environmentally-friendly in the Capital. It is a free scheme open to any company operating vans or lorries.
The membership provides a quality and performance benchmark for the industry.
A quantity of our EcoPark compost was donated to Capel Manor Gardens in Enfield and is currently laid on two of their ‘No Dig’ Vegetable Plots.
Over the past few months the plots have developed into a wonderful lush assortment of vegetables.
The plots were introduced in autumn 2008 and EcoPark compost was applied to the soil prior to the seeds being planted. Carrots, squashes, runner beans, courgettes, cabbages and rows of spring onions are some of the vegetables grown well from this method. To view further photos click here
The No Dig approach was popular in the 1960s and involves weed free compost applied at 4-6 inch depth in autumn. The seeds are then planted into the soil and compost. This method can save effort, time and back strains, prevent the top soil being dug into the sub soil and prevents soil structure being destroyed by compaction.
When the vegetables have matured they are served to make delicious meals at Capel Manor restaurant.
For more information on ‘No Dig’ go to http://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/
Four hundred years of health improvements in the Lea Valley
We are proud to support Jim Lewis’s second book in the Lea Valley series, Water and Waste.
Water and Waste documents four hundred years of improvements in public health and the challenges faced by engineers and others to wipe out such diseases as cholera and typhoid from London and the Lea Valley.
Chapter ‘What a load of Rubbish’ looks at the link between public health and waste disposal. It focuses on facilities at the EcoPark and how the 40 acre site has developed into an innovative business turning rubbish into a range of useful materials.
To purchase a copy contact www.mupress.co.uk
Residents’ views are being sought about the introduction of an Anaerobic Digestion facility at the EcoPark, in Edmonton. If plans go ahead the facility will produce a new efficient source of renewable power and energy from food waste.
This week 36,000 leaflets are being distributed to homes and businesses surrounding the EcoPark, with a tear-off card which people can complete and send back with their comments.
London alone produces nearly three million tonnes of food waste, from discarded food, which could be converted into heat and power reducing the amount sent to landfill and carbon emissions. Anaerobic Digestion has been welcomed by environmental experts.
An Anaerobic Digestion facility, will fit neatly into the EcoPark, and will mean more food waste can be recycled and dealt with in a smarter way.
Anaerobic Digestion is composting without air. Food waste is ground up and mixed with water, within a specially designed and sealed tank. Because it is sealed there is no oxygen – which is why it is called Anaerobic Digestion (aerobic means ‘with oxygen’).
You can find out more about our plans for Anaerobic Digestion by downloading our ‘Food for thought’ leaflet here
Do you have a lanscaping or gardening project?
You can now purchase recycled EcoPark compost at Household Reuse and Reycling Centre, Hornsey Street, Islington. The cost is £3 per 30 litre bag of compost. To find out more click here.
The Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) aims to transform delivery in London. We are the first waste management companies to gain the bronze award we aim to start benchmarking from July with a view to becoming a Gold member as soon as possible.
LondonWaste EcoPark was delighted to be awarded the bronze FORS membership certificate. The Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a unique, membership scheme that aims to transform freight delivery in London.
FORS was developed to help road freight operators become safer, more efficient and more environmentally-friendly in the Capital. It is a free, voluntary and open to any company operating vans or lorries.
The membership provides a quality and performance benchmark for the industry. For more information of FORS, read more here
We spent an interesting three days at Excel and hope that the Futuresource Exhibition grows from strength to strength. Look forward to 2010
Haringey Council gave away 15 tonnes of EcoPark compost at Finsbury Park on the 9th May. People arrived with sacks, boxes and bags. Read more here
For more information please telephone 020 8489 5691 or email recycling@haringey.gov.uk
To celebrate International composting week 2009, LondonWaste provided 15 tonnes of EcoPark compost to support Hackney Councils compost giveaway. The event was held at Clissold Park in Stoke Newington on the 9th May. Read more here
Waste management and recycling companies LondonWaste and Bywaters teamed up with Hertfordshire-based water transport firm SmartBarge for the trial which saw one container of commingled recyclables transported down the River Lee Navigation – a canalised river running from Hertford Castle Weir to the river Thames – by barge from the London Waste EcoPark at Edmonton in North London to the Bow docks.
Read more here
We offer a service to deliver loose or bagged quality compost in bulk loads to householders and commercial customers. We can deliver to your premise or home from 2 tonnes to 15 tonnes by prior arrangement.
For further details please contact our Commercial Team on 020 8884 5664 /5537
LondonWaste EcoPark signed up to switch off for WWF Earth Hour on Saturday 28th March between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.
The EcoPark switched off external lights, signage lights and all non essential lights in support of this global event.
Hundreds of millions of people across the planet switched off lights to send a powerful message to global leaders, to take action to tackle climate change.
WWF Earth Hours was one of the world’s biggest ever climate change events with people around the world holding candlelight dinners and parties to mark the event.
During Earth Hour, international landmarks like Nelson Column, Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House, and the Acropolis, the pyramids of Giza, the Empire State Building and Big Ben were all plunged into darkness for 60 minutes.
For further information on Earth Hour click here
19th March – LB Islington Green Team officers visited our EcoPark to gain a greater understating of large scale composting and to find out what happens to residual waste.
The Green Team officers provide support, tips and advice on how to reduce waste to householders in Islington.
In visiting our Compost Centre and Energy Centre, officers saw the large amount of waste handled on site and how our integrated services provides waste disposal not only for the seven North London boroughs but also a large number of organisations.
If you wish to book a tour or require further information on our waste services, please contact recycling@londonwaste.co.uk
LondonWaste launches bagged EcoPark compost with Islington
LondonWaste EcoPark in collaboration with LB Islington is offering free compost to every Islington resident who recycles. The 30 litre bags containing compost produced from residents’ garden waste and kitchen scraps, clearly demonstrates the value of recycling.
The free compost bags will be offered for a limited period and restricted to one bag per resident. The compost will be available to collect from the Household Reuse & Recycling Centre in Islington, to residents using the facility. Once the free giveaway has ended, Islington residents will have the opportunity to buy bags. The compost will be on sale at £3 per 30 litre bag for the 0-10ml product.
Our EcoPark Compost Centre receives grass cuttings, kitchen scraps and foliage from households, parks and green spaces around north London. We transform it into high quality compost which is used in agriculture, local allotments, parks and gardens, adding rich fibre and nutrients back to our soil. We divert 45,000 tonnes a year from landfill sites.
In 2007, our compost was awarded the PAS100 certificate, which is recognised as the gold standard for compost. The compost we produce are certified against the Association of Organics quality standard. To find out more about PAS 100 click here
To find out what happens to food and green waste click here see and interactive animations showing what happens
London EcoPark plan to roll out the bagged product to further north London boroughs as well as other organizations
If you require further information on our bagged compost please contact recycling@londonwaste.co.uk
Global Action Plan visit EcoPark
On the 18th February members of Global Action Plan, visited LondonWaste to find out how we manage waste at the EcoPark and had the opportunity to tour the following centres;
Compost Centre
Grass cuttings, kitchen scraps and foliage from homes, parks and green spaces around the north London area is delivered here. Using In-Vessel technology, it is transformed into a high quality compost which is used in agriculture, local allotments and parks and gardens. 45,000 tonnes a year of organic waste is diverted from landfill sites using this technology.
Energy Centre
The Energy Centre receives waste considered unsuitable for other methods of recycling. The Energy Centre incinerates waste. The heat generated from the process turns water into steam which drives turbines to create electricity. This is fed in to the National Grid. The Energy Centre produces enough electricity to power 66,000 homes as well as all the Centres on the EcoPark.
We regularly provide tours to community groups, university students and local residents. If you are interested in booking a tour please email recycling@londonwaste.uk
Compost made from kerbside collected kitchen and garden waste is being used to protect some of the country’s most rare and unusual trees, which are showcased in a North London arboretum.
Thirty Members from Warner Estate Residents Association (WERA) visited LondonWaste EcoPark on Wednesday 14th January. The visit arranged by WERA Company Secretary, Joyce Rosser, gave residents the opportunity to see two processes currently used at the EcoPark to manage waste in the North London area.
The Warner Estate Residents Association are a group of residents who manage nine roads in Muswell Hill North London, monitoring local issues, road safety and planning developments which affect the area and properties.
On arrival at the EcoPark the group received a presentation followed by Q&As with Comms Manager, Wendy Lord and Energy Centre Manager, Martin Sides. The group raised points surrounding environmental issues, recycling, packaging, mattress disposal and energy from waste.
Following on from the presentation the tour began at our Compost Centre allowing the group to see firsthand how grass cuttings and kitchen scraps are transformed into high quality compost. The visit concluded at our Energy Centre which receives waste considered unsuitable for other methods of recycling and uses combustion to generate electricity from waste. Every year our Energy Centre produces enough electricity to power 66,000 homes as well as all the Centres at the EcoPark.
On Tuesday 13th January over 60 delegates attended ‘ Waste and Regeneration in the Upper Lee Valley Workshop’. The event was hosted at LondonWaste EcoPark and the organisers the North London Strategic Alliance in association with London Remade invited delegates to attend presentations and workshops, discussing waste handling in the Upper Lee Valley.
Cllr Clyde Loakes leader of Waltham Forest Council and North London Waste Authority, chaired the event. Key speaker’s included John MCgill, Deputy Director North London Strategic Alliance, Tim Judson, Director of Procurement North London Waste Authority, Mark Bradbury, Director of Development London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and Biba Dow, Partner Dow Jones Architects.
The focus of the event was to explore the opportunities and challenges presented for the economic and physical regeneration of the Upper Lee Valley. The workshops highlighted the following points;
• Regeneration‘, ’Job Creation‘ and ‘Skills and Technology’
• Attracting Green Business‘, ’Sustainable Transport ‘ and ‘Renewable Energy ‘
The feedback from the event was excellent, and very well received by all.
‘Great to have so many interested people brought together around these issues. I enjoyed the case studies and the presentation about designing waste facilities’.
‘A great event now is the time to communicate the vision bring on board public opinion, attract investment and realise the opportunity’.
‘A very well organised event! Great mix of speakers’
The Resource Forum organised an impressive event on Tuesday 9th December with the focus on ‘Waste Management Planning and Challenges’.
The event held at LondonWaste EcoPark welcomed over thirty delegates including environmentalist and author Stanley Johnson along with Policy Officers and other Industry Professionals.
The event opened with a presentation from Organics Project Officer, Edouard Guidon, from London Community and Recycling Network, who gave delegates an insight into the environmental and social benefits to community composting. He also highlighted how organisations provide residents access to composting opportunities that they would not otherwise have.
A film commissioned by the Government Office of London and the East Midlands ‘Planning for Waste Facilities’ was shown which focused on ‘Waste Facility Choices’ giving an overview of waste management options and technologies such as mechanical separation, thermal treatment, biological process, household waste sites and landfill.
The event concluded with a tour of the EcoPark Compost Centre and Energy Centre where delegates had the opportunity to see first hand how waste is managed within the centres.
If you require further information on this event or wish to attend future Resource Forum events contact info@resourceforum.org
The EU Landfill Directive is a strong driver for local authorities and waste disposal authorities to invest in waste management facilities. The excellent efforts councils have made to encourage recycling and divert waste from landfill are commendable. Further recycling centres are required to handle 100,000 tonnes of recyclables per year.These centres will sort or bulk recyclable material collected from the seven North London boroughs.
We are keen to build a local facility able to sort a wide range of dry recyclable materials, it will also have the facility to store and bulk separated materials and will have an Environment Centre to inform and educate members of the public. To read more download brochure here
We would like your comments on this proposal. Please email with your views recycling@londonwaste.co.uk
In November, Epping Forest Councillors had the opportunity to tour our Compost Centre and find out how garden and kitchen waste is converted into high quality compost.
London EcoPark was proud to be alongside a number of businesses sponsoring Archant London Environmental Awards 2008.
The award ceremony was held on Friday 10th November at the Raddison SAS Portman London and saw environmentalists from across London and the South East attend. The award ceremony recognised individuals, schools, universities and businesses for their achievement and project work in this field. The categories ranged from Best Recycling Project to Most Environmental Household.
For more information on this event http://www.london24.com/environmentalawards/Default.aspx
We regularly arrange tours for schools, colleges and universities.
In October, students studying BTEC Applied Science at Haringey Sixth Form College visited our Energy Centre. The students had been set a project called ‘Science and the World of Work’ with the focus for study on our EcoPark.
The tour was arranged by the student’s tutor, who felt it was a perfect opportunity for the group to research and understand electricity generated from waste, our organisational structure and the positive impact the EcoPark has on the environment.
The feedback received was students found the tour interesting, had the chance to speak to industry professionals, gain knowledge and have their questions answered.
To organise a tour or for further information please contact education@londonwaste.co.uk
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