CL:AIRE would like to highlight the forthcoming deadline of Thursday 15th May 2008 for your feedback on a new draft voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) which answers the thorny question of when materials are waste and when treated wastes cease to be waste. It provides a clear transparent path out of waste legislation whilst ensuring the environment and human health are protected. Thank you to those who have already responded and we look forward to receiving further feedback from the sector.

The CoP has been prepared in consultation with and including contributions from representatives from the development and remediation industries and the Environment Agency.

CL:AIRE announces new Technology Demonstration Project TDP27, titled: Pilot-Scale Trials for the Stabilisation/Solidification (S/S) of Spent Oxides at the Former Lambton Coke Works, Sunderland.

VertaseFLI have been engaged by Carillion Civil Engineering to conduct stabilisation trials on selected materials at the former Lambton Coke Works, Sunderland. The overall objective of the trials is to investigate the feasibility of utilising stabilisation/solidification (S/S) techniques to reduce or eliminate the ability of spent oxides (Blue-Billy) to generate leachate.

CL:AIRE has recently published the following new resources in the online library:
- Technical Bulletin 03 (free resource - login to view)
- TDP 26 Bulletin (free resource - login to view)
- SUBR:IM Bulletin 10 (free resource - login to view)
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CL:AIRE is launching a new training module resulting from the Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice (CoP) which is currently under consultation. The CoP provides a streamlined mechanism for exiting the complex world of Waste Legislation. It can be used by industry involved in development activities ranging from general earthworks to complex land remediation projects. It is applicable to the development of both brownfield and greenfield sites. The module will be held in London on the 17th June 2008, in Birmingham on the 15th July 2008 and in Manchester on the 22nd July 2008. Register today to ensure your delegate space.

 

 

The Communities and Local Government have released the Code for Sustainable Homes, a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes. The technical guidance sets out the requirements for the Code, and the process by which a Code assessment is reached.

The EIC is running the Brownfield Expo conference on "A users' guide to the regulatory framework for contaminated land". This will take place on 21 May as part of Sustainability Live! at the NEC, Birmingham. The EIC is offering all CL:AIRE users a special discount by reducing the conference fee of £245 + VAT to just £215 + VAT. To benefit from the discount simply put "CLAIRE" in the discount code box on the booking form (click on 'Read more' for full details).