The resources here are specifically designed for use by campaigners and activists.
Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS)
(PDF† format- 170K) September 2007
This briefing outlines how LATS works and the best way
for councils to meet these targets without incineration.
England's
waste strategy: a guide to the current consultation
(PDF† format- 84K) April 2006
This briefing outlines the policies Friends of the Earth wanted to see included in the new England waste strategy, published in May 2007.
From waste
to resource: a new strategy for 2005 (PDF†
format - 358K) June 2005
This statement provides a number of policy recommendations for
the Government during the review of Waste Strategy 2000. The statement
has been agreed by a coalition of non-governmental environmental groups.
Biowaste:
a guide for local campaigners
(PDF† format - 71K) March 2005
This briefing for local campaigners explains the policy context for
local decisions about biowaste proposals. It sets out the main issues
and explores what is known about the best environmental options. It
should be read alongside Friends of the Earth's policy position on municipal
biodegradable waste (the link above).
Local authority
recycling and EU Laws
(PDF† format - 59K) September
2004
Policies made by the UK Government have a significant impact on local
waste orientated decision making. However, the decisions made at a European
level have by far the greatest influence.This briefing note outlines
some recent developments and suggests what the implications will be
for local authorities.
Hazardous
waste
(PDF† format - 104K) January
2004
This paper looks at the issues we face in dealing with hazardous waste
in the UK in light of the EU Landfill Directive, which bans co-disposal
in landfill sites with non-hazardous waste from 2004.
Commercial
and industrial waste
(PDF† format - 139K) January
2004
The commercial and industrial sector creates around 20 per cent of the
UK's total waste. This briefing explores the challenges in dealing with
this waste stream and initiatives to minimise waste production.
The way forward
on waste
(PDF† format - 117K) January
2003
This is the new Friends of the Earth policy on municipal waste. It has
been agreed following discussions between staff and local groups and
gives our recommendations for the European Union, national government
and local authorities.
Tackling
waste in the English regions
(PDF† format - 165K) December
2002
Regional Waste Strategies are currently being written in all the English
regions. This briefing outlines how the strategies should be developed
to achieve effective and sustainable waste management.
EU Landfill
Directive and Waste Strategy
(PDF† format - 132K)
September 2002
This factsheet outlines the targets contained in the EU Landfill Directive
and the Government's Waste Strategy.
Communities
speak out on waste
(PDF† format - 1.15MB)
June 2002
In this research report over fifty community groups, working
on local waste issues around the UK, share their experiences and give
their recommendations for the Government.
Waste streams in
the UK
(PDF† format - 76K) February
2001
This briefing examines the various types of waste including municipal
waste (mostly household waste), commercial waste, industrial waste,
agricultural waste and hazardous waste. It also looks at the way each
waste stream is managed.
Recycling: why its important and how to do it (PDF† format - 170K) September 2007
This briefing explains the benefits of recycling and
the best practice which councils should implement to improve doorstep collection schemes and maximise recycling rates.
Recycling collections - source separated or commingled?
(PDF† format - 125K) September 2007
This briefing outlines the advantages of separating recyclable materials at the kerbside in doorstep collection schemes.
Food waste collections
(PDF† format - 165K) September 2007
Separate food waste collections from households offer the biggest potential for improving recycling rates, meeting targets for reducing how much we landfill and reducing the pressure for new incinerators.
There is also a food waste action guide to lobby your council to introduce food waste collections.
Target recycling:
aiming for 50 per cent and beyond (PDF† format
- 450K) January 2005
This report looks at the impact of setting statutory recycling targets
and puts forward Friends of the Earth recommendations for future targets
and other policy measures to support high rates of recycling in the
UK.
Maximising
recycling rates - tackling residuals
(PDF† format - 175K) September
2002
This briefing outlines the key findings from research conducted
for the Community Recycling Network on how we can maximise recycling
rates from household waste and how we can best deal with the residuals,
as we move towards zero waste in this sector.
Recycling:
Can local authorities afford it?
(PDF† format - 53K) February
2002
It costs money to provide households with a quality doorstep
recycling and composting service. This factsheet outlines the costs
and assesses whether the money already provided by the government is
enough.
Recycling works
August 1998
Substantial publication on the employment, economic and environmental
benefits of improved resource use with a wide variety of case studies.
Unfortunately, this publication is out of print. For a photocopy, please
get in touch.
For resources to help you get involved with campaigns against incinerators in your local area please visit our Community site.
Up in smoke
(PDF† format - 190K) September 2007
This briefing looks at the reasons why Friends of the Earth opposes incineration, and covers the waste of natural resources, the effect on recycling and climate change and the pollution from air emissions and toxic ash.
Dirty truths:
incineration and climate change (PDF†
format - 755K) May 2006
This briefing investigates the climate impacts of energy from waste
and residual waste treatment and shows that incinerators that produce
electricity emit more greenhouse than gas fired power stations.
Incinerators
and deprivation
(PDF† format - 128K) Jan
2004
Poorer communities tend to be hit hardest by environmental pollution,
adding to the problems that people living in these areas face. This
new research, which looks at the location of municipal waste incinerators
in England, finds that these plants are often built in the most deprived
wards.
Incinerator
inquiries
(PDF† format - 154K) December
2002
This briefing is a review of three recent public inquiries and a judicial
hearing all considering planning permission for municipal waste incinerators.
The safety
of incinerator ash
(PDF† format - 104K) November
2002
This briefing is a review of an Environment Agency report, published
in May 2002, following well publicised problems about the use of incinerator
ash from incinerators in Edmonton, North London and Byker, Tyneside.
Incineration
and health issues
(PDF† format - 198K) May
2002
This briefing is aimed at helping campaigners ensure that health issues
are fully considered in any assessment of incineration.
How to win:
Campaign against incinerators
September 2000
An introductory guide, updating and summarising information found in
the Incineration Campaign Guide. It is available from Publications.
Incineration
campaign guide
(PDF† format - 675K) December
1997
A comprehensive guide for campaigning against incineration. The 'How
to Win: Campaign against incinerators' guide above updates and summarises
information from this guide.
Anaerobic
Digestion
(PDF† format - 101K) September
2007
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a treatment that composts biodegradable waste in the absence of oxygen, producing a biogas that can be used to generate 100% renewable electricity and heat.
New
waste technologies
(PDF† format - 82K) September
2004
Waste disposal authorities are increasingly looking at new technologies
to deal with waste other than landfill or incineration.This briefing
offers guidance on the questions local campaigners should be asking
when deciding whether to support new proposals.
Mechanical
and biological treatment
(PDF† format - 171K)
March 2004
Traditionally, most municipal waste in the UK has been landfilled and
more recently there has been a trend towards incineration. Mechanical
and biological treatment is a new option for dealing with our waste.
This briefing examines the process and explains the potential benefits
and disadvantages of using this technology.
Pyrolysis
and gasification
(PDF† format - 105K) October
2002
This briefing explains how pyrolysis and gasification processes work
and what their benefits and disadvantages are. It also looks at which
companies are involved in developing this technology in the UK.
Toxic tips
(PDF† format - 30K) February
1999
Friends of the Earth produced this briefing following the publication
of research in 1998 which highlighted the dangers associated with toxic
waste dumps. It outlines research into this issue and suggests how the
public can get more information locally.
Landfill
campaign guide
(PDF† format - 550K) June
1997
A comprehensive guide for campaigning against landfill.
Waste development frameworks
(PDF† format - 158K) May 2006
This guide provides advice on the new waste planning framework. It explains how best to engage with the new structure and summarises of Friends of the Earth’s waste local planning policy.
This guide is part of the Community Rights Resource Pack, an accessible yet comprehensive set of campaigner guides written to help local people and communities get their voice heard in decisions which affect them.
PPS10: Planning for Sustainable Waste Management
(PDF† format - 53K) Nov 2005
This briefing note summarises the key differences between Planning Policy Statement 10 and previous planning guidance on waste and explains how to use PPS10 to influence what is happening on waste in your area.
Ghost fleet
ships, toxicity and PCBs
(PDF† format - 159K) Dec
2003
This briefing explains why Friends of the Earth has described the ghost
fleet vessels as toxic, with particular regard to PCBs and it outlines
the environmental threats posed by these chemicals. It also outlines
some of the legislation related to the transport of PCBs.
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