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Chartered Institute of Building speaks out on inert waste regulations consultation Date : 06-05-2008 The informal Defra consultation on the recovery and disposal of inert construction waste including materials like brick, concrete, hardcore and subsoil closed on the 21st March 2008. The aim of the consultation according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was to find ways of adopting a more "proportionate and risk-based approach" to dealing with the inert wastes.

Government seeks commitment to cut construction waste. Date : 06-05-2008 The Government is seeking a public commitment from major construction industry contractors and industry bodies to cut waste.

Skippy Launches new guide to Site Waste Management Plans Date : 28-03-2008 With the arrival of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) now imminent, Skippy Nationwide has produced a new guide for customers that explains the legislation that will come into force on the 6th April and its impact on construction projects.

Landfill Tax set for a 30% rise Date : 10-03-2008 On 1st April 2008 the tax payable on every tonne of mixed waste sent to landfill increases by £8 to a total of £32 per tonne.

CBI Encourages businesses to recycle more WEEE Date : 28-02-2008 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations have been in place since 2nd January 2007 and despite the initial fanfare, knowledge of the new legislation in the UK a year on is still extremely limited. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is supporting calls for UK businesses to recycle more WEEE.

Are you Switched on to the Battery Directive? Date : 28-02-2008 In the UK we throw away about 700 million batteries every year that go straight to landfill. The Government has decided to do something about it, publishing proposals for consultation.

90% of Small Businesses and Traders Unaware of the Duty of Care Date : 28-02-2008 The Duty of Care legislation is due for a shake up next year, but does the average trader even know what it is and how it impacts on their business?

Building Material Re-Use Centres coming to the UK near you Date : 10-02-2008 Building Material Re-Use Centres (BMRCs) are a common feature in many US towns and cities. They are retail outlets that sell to builders and the general public “as new” building products and materials that have been reclaimed from the excess building materials of new build and regeneration projects.

New Rules on Pre-Treatment of Waste Date : 23-11-2007 Businesses across the UK are facing a significant change in the regulations governing waste disposal.

Skippy Puts Customer Service First Date : 31-10-2007 A huge thank you to the 200 customers who completed our annual customer satisfaction survey. As you know customer service is at the heart of what we do and how we operate and the survey is an integral part of this, as it helps us understand how we are performing and identify areas for improvement.

Just a WEEE Problem Date : 31-10-2007 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations became law in the UK on the 2nd January, 2007.

Diverting Construction Waste from Landfill Date : 31-10-2007 The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE, www.ice.org.uk) has developed a waste stream colour coding system to promote recycling of construction waste at source.

Skippy Jump to it with Site Waste Management Plans Date : 31-10-2007 Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) are designed to reduce the amount of waste that construction projects produce.