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British
Glass
Organisation for glass manufacturers, glass supply and user
companies, promoting the use and recycling of glass.
Chartered
Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
CIWM is the professional body which represents over 4,000 waste
management professionals - predominantly in the UK, but also
overseas. The CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals
working in the waste management industry and has various grades
of membership determined by education, qualification and experience.
Composting
Association
The UK's national composting organisation, researching and promoting
best practice in composting and the uses of composts.
Confederation
of British Industry (CBI)
Independent business organisation which aims to ensure that
the Government, the European Commission and the wider community
understand both the needs of British business and the contribution
it makes to UK society.
Customs
& Excise
Responsible for collecting taxes and duties, including waste
related taxes such as the Landfill Tax, the Climate Change Levy
and the Aggregates Levy.
Department
for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
The Government department with prime responsibility for waste
and resource management, as well as other forms of environmental
protection.
European
Environment Agency
The European Environment Agency assists the European Community
and Member States in their attempts to improve the environment
and move towards sustainability by providing targeted, relevant
and reliable information.
Health
& Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive provides the Health and Safety
Commission (HSC) with the policy, technological and professional
advice necessary to the HSC functions of administrating the
Health and Safety at Work Act throughout the UK.
letsrecycle.com
Independent news and information site dedicated to the waste
management and recycling sectors of industry, local government
and the community sector.
PRN Brokers
PRN's are the shorthand term for a new currency in recycling
- Packaging Waste Recovery Notes.
Scottish
Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
The public body responsible for environmental protection in
Scotland. SEPA regulates potential pollution of natural waters
and the air and the storage, transportation and disposal of
controlled waste and the keeping of radioactive materials.
Scottish
Executive
The Scottish Executive is the devolved government for Scotland.
It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern
to the people of Scotland, including the environment, local
government and planning.
Scottish
Parliament
The Scottish Parliament, which is made up of the 129 Members
of the Scottish Parliament, plays a similar role to the UK Parliament
- makes laws, debates important topical issues, conducts inquiries
and publishes reports.
Waste
Watch
Waste Watch is a national charity organisation, supported by
members, business, local government and DEFRA, which promotes
action on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
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