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The Events section lists a selection of local and national events that focus on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and other waste related issues in the UK. You can see our full list of upcoming local and national events taking place across the UK on this page.

You can use the Events Filter to view local events. Please use the contact details listed for each event if you would like to find out more.
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National Events
06/09/2008:
Clean Lunan Bay
Location:
Tayside
Venue:
Lunan Bay
Time:
14:00
Audience:
Public
Details:
This beech clean up has been organised by Dobromsyl and the Angus volunteer centre as part of the Angus multicultural week. All nationalities welcome.
Contact:
Dobromsyl on 07909 701 586
Email:
indiannet@indiannet.eu
Website:
www.indiannet.eu
07/09/2008:
Tree planting
Location:
Tayside
Venue:
St Vigeans Nature Trail, Arbroath
Time:
10:00
Audience:
Public
Details:
This tree planting event has been organised by Dobromsyl and the Angus volunteer centre as part of Angus multicultural week. Come prepared for outdoor work and bring a spade if you have one. All nationalities welcome.
Contact:
Dobromsyl on 07909 701 586
Email:
indiannet@indiannet.eu
Website:
www.indiannet.eu
11/09/2008:
Anaerobic Digestion Explained
Location:
Tayside
Venue:
APEX City Quay Hotel, Dundee
Audience:
Industry
Details:
SEPA is holding an exhibition and information seminar highlighting Anaerobic Digestion (AD). The seminar will provide an insight into this particular waste treatment technology and draw attention to its energy rich outputs. SEPA is pleased to invite you to attend the seminar which will provide information and answer questions about AD. During the morning session you will hear from industry experts on their experience working with AD. In the afternoon, an exhibition will provide an excellent opportunity to meet, network and question industry individuals.
Contact:
Jean Atkinson - 01786 452 449
Email:
jean.atkinson@sepa.org.uk
13/09/2008:
Clean Broomfield Forest
Location:
Tayside
Venue:
Broomfield Millenium Forest, Montrose
Time:
14:00
Audience:
Public
Details:
This forest clean up event has been organised by Dobromsyl and the Angus Volunteer Centre.
Contact:
Sandra Stewart on 01241 875 525 or Tomas Cabla on07909 701 586
25/09/2008:
Nappuccino
Location:
Lothian and Borders
Venue:
Duncan Place Resource Centre, Leith, Edinburgh
Time:
10am - 11.30am
Audience:
Public
Details:
Come along to this informal session introducing real nappies. Hear about the use, care and options as an alternative to disposables. The Real Nappy Project trial packs will be available at a cost of £10 and Lending Kits will be on show. These are available to Lothian residents only, please bring proof of address.
Email:
aderricourt@changeworks.org.uk
29/09/2008:
Nappuccino
Location:
Lothian and Borders
Venue:
St John’s Hospital, Livingston (Parenthood Room, next to OPD 3)
Time:
3pm - 5.30pm
Audience:
Public
Details:
Come along to this informal session introducing real nappies. Hear about the use, care and options as an alternative to disposables. The Real Nappy Project trial packs will be available at a cost of £10 and Lending Kits will be on show. These are available to Lothian residents only, please bring proof of address.
Email:
aderricourt@changeworks.org.uk
07/10/2008:
Scottish Waste and Resources Conference
End Date:
08/10/2008
Location:
Glasgow and Clyde Valley
Venue:
Glasgow Hilton
Time:
08:45 - 17:30
Audience:
Industry
Details:
This conference will address many of the key issues and developments in the waste and resources sector. New for 2008 is the National Waste Management Plan Consultation Workshops – giving delegates an opportunity to take part in shaping the direction of Scotland’s future waste and resources industry. Tuesday 7th - will focus on Household waste and resources Wednesday 8th - will focus on Commercial & Industrial Wastes & resources
Email:
rebecca.penberthy@ciwm.co.uk
Website:
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID295...
15/10/2008:
WRAP: Waste Prevention
End Date:
16/10/2008
Location:
Lothian and Borders
Venue:
Edinburgh
Audience:
LA Waste & Recycling Managers
Details:
The course aims to enable delegates to develop waste prevention strategies, design and implement campaigns to minimise household waste arisings.
Website:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authoriti...
04/11/2008:
WRAP: Recycling Managers Training Phase 1
End Date:
06/11/2008
Location:
Glasgow and Clyde Valley
Venue:
Glasgow
Audience:
LA Waste & Recycling Managers
Details:
The course aims to enable delegates to deliver and promote cost-effective recycling systems to collect and sort materials (from the municipal waste stream) that meet end market requirements.
Website:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authoriti...
13/11/2008:
SSN Annual Conference
End Date:
14/11/2008
Location:
Lothian and Borders
Venue:
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Audience:
Public
Details:
The Sustainable Scotland Annual Conference will be held on the 13th and 14th of November this year, more details to follow.
13/01/2009:
WRAP: Recycling Managers Training Phase 2
End Date:
16/01/2009
Location:
Lothian and Borders
Venue:
Edinburgh
Audience:
LA Waste & Recycling Managers
Details:
The course aims to enable delegates to actively participate in planning, delivering and communicating improvements to recycling systems for the collection and sorting of materials (from the municipal waste stream) that meet end market requirements.
Website:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authoriti...
17/02/2009:
WRAP: Monitoring and Evaluation
End Date:
18/02/2009
Location:
Glasgow and Clyde Valley
Venue:
Glasgow
Audience:
LA Waste & Recycling Managers
Details:
The course aims to enable delegates to plan and implement monitoring and evaluation to inform and facilitate continuous improvements in service provision.
Website:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authoriti...
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