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2.10 Waste Management – A Private Sector Perspective Erik O’Donovan of the Irish Waste Management Association will present a private sector perspective on developments, opportunities and challenges in the Irish waste and resource management sector. This discussion will include perspectives on policy, regulation and implementation. Erik O’Donovan, Director, Irish Waste Management Association 2.30 Open discussion with Q&A 2.45 Afternoon break WASTE TO ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES An evaluation of the potential and risks of the latest waste treatment technologies 3.10 AFTERNOON KEYNOTE ADDRESS: New waste technologies - opportunities & risks for Ireland What are the alternatives to incineration? Are there new approaches that could be more sustainable? Juniper, the world’s leading independent analyst of waste technologies, presents some alternatives that are under development around the world and their viability. Joe Schwager, MD, Juniper Consultancy Services, UK 3.40 Q&A TRANS-FRONTIER SHIPMENTS The new rule on the trans-frontier shipment of waste took effect last July. What changes does this entail to the shipment of waste within and outside of the Community? 3.50 LOCKNOTE ADDRESS: New European rules on waste shipments – what does it mean for waste operators? ! The role of the National TFS Office ! Guidelines for exporting waste from and importing waste into the Republic of Ireland ! Exporting waste to countries and transit countries outside the EU ! Enforcement of the new Regulation (EC) No.1013/2006 on shipments of waste. Martina Duignan, National TFS Office, Dublin City Council 4.20 Q&A 4.30 Chairperson’s closing remarks
Sponsorship Opportunities Global Reach, Local Delivery Ulster Bank is a major force in Business & Corporate banking in Ireland. As a member of the Royal Bank of Scotland group, one of the world’s largest banks, we can deliver world-class solutions at a local level. Our comprehensive network of 272 branches and 32 Business Centres nationwide, offers a wide range of business banking solutions to meet the requirements of all our customers. Our services include; Personal Banking, Wealth Management, Treasury Solutions, Working Capital and Property Finance. In fact, it’s because of our focus on the delivery of smart banking solutions and packages for businesses at every level, that we’ve just been awarded the KPMG Business Banking Excellence Award for the third year running. It’s something we’re very proud of. You could say that we’ve all the capabilities of a large Bank with the heart and soul of a small one. We have a number of promotional opportunities available that will increase your brand profile and generate business leads among decision-makers attending this event. For details call Marion Wallace on 087–2461662 or e-mail marion.wallace@iquest.ie Gold sponsor Silver sponsors RPS Group is a leading Irish consultancy in waste management, planning, transportation, engineering, energy and environmental matters. We have close on 40 years experience of providing environmentally sustainable solutions to the public and private sectors. We work in partnership with all stakeholders on individual studies and projects. We are authors of most of Ireland’s regional waste management plans and advise Government, local authorities and the private sector on waste prevention, minimisation, recycling, energy recovery and residual disposal. RPS is also a global energy company with offices in Ireland, UK, Netherlands, USA, Canada and Australia. We have been at the forefront of the Irish Energy business for over 20 years and are currently retained on a number of major infrastructural projects including the Shell Corrib Onshore Gas Pipeline and North South Electricity Interconnector for Eirgrid. We also assist Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) on many renewable studies and currently operate one of their advice hotlines on building efficiency. Lunch sponsorsexhilbitors Exhibitors Greenstar is Ireland’s largest integrated waste management company and provides services and infrastructure at each level of the waste management hierarchy to commercial customers as well as domestic refuse and recycling collections and skip hire. Greenstar offers a fully compliant, transparent and traceable service with respect to collection, materials recovery, recycling, biological treatment, as well as consultation, education, research, and environmental and waste auditing. Since its inception in 1999, Greenstar has invested €240 million in infrastructure and strategic acquisitions and has increased employment from 100 to over 500 in 34 locations nationwide. Greenstar operates materials recovery facilities (MRFs) in Wicklow, Sligo, Cork and Dublin, including Millennium Park, the country’s largest and most sophisticated automated recycling facility which can divert between 70-85% of waste from landfill. Greenstar also owns and operates four EPA licensed, state-of-the-art residual landfill facilities at Kilcullen, Co Kildare, Knockharley, County Meath, Kilconnell, Co Galway and Ballynagran, Co Wicklow. Greenstar has been awarded the Green Apple Award for excellence in landfill operations. Media sponsors:
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