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Waste levels ''increasing in UK services sector''

14 September 2011
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Waste levels ''increasing in UK services sector''The levels of waste produced by the UK's commercial services sector are poised to overtake that generated by industrial manufacturing.

Findings released at the Recycling & Waste Management (RWM) Exhibition 2011 may increase interesting in lean operations management principles within the industry, as a sharp fall in waste from manufacturing has been recorded in recent years, Environmental Data Interactive reports.

According to the Rubbish Economy report - produced for RWM and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management by consultancy Urban Mines - rising landfill taxes and improvements in manufacturing management and efficiency have driven down production waste.

Recycling and composting were found to be the preferred methods of diverting rubbish, while growth in the thermal treatment and energy-from-waste fields was found to be slower.

Peter Scholes, managing director of Urban Mines, stated: "We expect to see fewer tonnes of traditional industrial waste such as sludges and chemicals, but potentially an increase in commercial waste like recyclables and similar materials."

The RWM Exhibition is taking place this week (between September 13th and 15th 2011) at the Birmingham NEC, featuring seminars, more than 600 companies exhibiting from around the world and networking events.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800728132-ADNFCR
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