New technologies
This work focuses on the biodegradable element of municipal waste. It aims to overcome the barriers to the successful development and take-up of proven and near market waste technologies by providing a comprehensive package of support to local authorities and their stakeholders.
Demonstrator programme
The demonstrator programme was set up to provide £30 million of assistance to new waste treatment technology demonstration projects. The programme is intended to overcome the possible risks of introducing alternative technologies in England through the provision of accurate and impartial technical, environmental and economic information to key decision makers in local authorities and the waste industry in general. For more information see the Demonstrator programme webpages.
Supporter programme
The Supporter programme is now closed. This programme provided free impartial information, advice and training to local authorities on a variety of aspects related to new and emerging waste management technologies. The programme produced a CD Rom (available on request, whilst stocks last: wastetech@enviros.com) together with a series of publications looking at a variety of issues related to new waste technologies. All documents are available to download.
Education and training programme
A higher education and vocational training programme available to industry professionals, local authorities and students. The programme is made up of:
- MSc module in Advanced Waste Management Technologies
- Level 3 VRQ in Principles and Practices of Sustainable Waste Management
- Level 4 HLA in Waste treatment Technologies.
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is responsible for distributing the material and maintaining the courses. For further information, including where the courses are being delivered please see www.ciwm.co.uk/newtechnologies or email education@ciwm.co.uk
Technology, Research and Innovation Fund
The Technology Research & Innovation Fund (TRIF) was set up to provide funding for R&D projects into innovative new technologies which will help England’s obligations to reduce the amount of BMW going to landfill. For more information see the Technology, research and innovation fund webpages
Page last modified: 25 February 2009
Page published: 1 April 2005