Date 11/02/08
Organisation Name: Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Project Description: The project will facilitate a step change in the
quantity of recyclate used by Welsh industry, and the capability of the reprocessing
sector to supply it. It will accordingly stimulate efficient and effective collection of
recyclable material from both commercial/industrial and municipal sectors, and hence will
reflect WAG Waste Strategy priorities over the lifetime of the programme, and ensure that
Wales can progress towards achieving challenging targets for recycling recently announced
(ie 70% by 2024/5). Specifically the project will focus on: * Provision of in depth
specialist support to both the reprocessing sector, and existing/potential end-users of
recyclate, to ensure, as far as practicable, that materials collected and reprocessed
within the Convergence Region are available as inputs to the manufacturing sector locally.
* Establishing and managing innovative projects within the Convergence Region to
demonstrate best practice in waste minimisation (particularly with respect to the
retail/packaging and construction sectors), collection, processing and end-use of
recyclate. * Provision of 'pump priming' funding for strategic waste processing
infrastructure in the Convergence Region, in line with 'Wise About Waste', and supported
by current and emerging evidence of waste arisings and potential use of reprocessed
materials. This will be provided on a competitive application basis, to ensure best value
for money, and to encourage establishment of facilities which are both technically and
commercially robust (and accordingly sustainable in the long term). This will include, but
not be resticted to: (1) 'Best available technology' Anaerobic Digestion plants, to treat
both commercial and municipal food waste. (2) Strategic facilities to sort and reprocess
construction/demolition waste, which will ensure both supply of recycled aggregates more
widely, and provide opportunities for businesses to develop higher value construction
products. (3) Developing strategic collection facilities for SME recyclable waste, and
promoting emergent best practice. (4)Facilitating development of infrastructure for
collection and processing of
(particularly) mixed plastics to appropriate marketable quality standards.
Email Address: Peter.Webster@wrap.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: WRAP operates throughout the UK, and will
manage a programme covering the whole of Wales, but with particular focus on the
Convergence Region
Organisation Core Business: WRAP is a company limited by guarantee, and
is funded by the UK Government and Devolved Administrations. WRAP's remit is to encourage
and enable organisations and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials, and
to 'recycle more things more often', with implicit economic and environmental benefits. In
Wales we particularly focus on ensuring that the quality and quantity of materials coming
through the collection and processing infrastructure matches market requirements.
Who will be involved in delivering the project: WRAP will work with a
wide range of organisations to deliver this project, and will specifically ensure that all
activities mesh with the strategy and protocols developed by the proposed 'Resource
Efficiency Wales' function, and with WAG 'Flexible Business Solutions' and 'Single
Investment Fund' structures. Whilst a number of strands of the project will involve direct
delivery by WRAP staff in Wales, much of the work will be done through development of
strategic partnerships within Wales, and use of competent sub-contractors able to offer
sector-specific specialisms. As far as possible WRAP will identify and use partners within
the Convergence Region, but with the proviso that competence and value for money will
always be the primary criteria for selection.
Who will be the end beneficiaries: The project will provide benefit to a
wide spectrum of businesses in terms of growth in turnover and profitability within the
recycling sector, including opportunities for the social enterprise sector (with
associated job creation and safeguarding). It will help businesses able to use, or
increase use of recyclate to secure economical and reliable sources of supply, and help
address CSR goals, particularly with respect to their eco-footprint. Both public and
private sectors will benefit (in terms of costs and eco-footprint) from reduced quantities
of material going to landfill, with further benefits resulting from use of food waste for
generation of renewable energy through anaerobic digestion.
The wider public will also benefit through more efficient collection and reprocessing, and
the overarching reduction in greenhouse gas production associated with increased recycling
rates.
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: The project will cover all
areas within the Convergence Region.
What might the outputs(activity measures): Project outputs will focus on
the number of strategic interventions within the Convergence Region, and the subsequent
effectiveness of these interventions in terms of 'results' and 'impacts'
below.
What might be the results of the project: The project will create and
safeguard jobs directly in the recycling/reprocessing sector, and indirectly in the wider
manufacturing sector where robust recyclates supply chains are facilitated. It will ensure
significant increases in the quantity of recyclate collected and reprocessed, with
associated reduction in landfill and greenhouse gases.
It will also generate significant commercial (and potentially public) investment in
strategic waste processing infrastructure, including AD plants generating renewable
energy.
What would its impact be: Jobs created/safeguarded in a vibrant,
expanding and sustainable recycling/reprocessing sector. Significant increase in the
availability of high quality recyclate for industry, and diversion from landfill.
Reduction in production of greenhouse gases through use of recyclate rather than virgin
material, and facilitation, as far as practicable, of regional and sub-regional 'closed
loop' linkages between sources of recyclate and users.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: The project will create a
significant, integrated support and advocacy network focussed on the recycling sector
throughout Wales, but with particular focus on the Convergence Region. It will become the
natural choice delivery partner for all public sector programmes targetting this business
sector. It will also enable creation of a strategic infrastructure of waste processing
facilities which will help ensure the essential connection between regional waste arisings
and recyclate use.
Estimated Cost: It is envisaged that the project will run for an initial
3 year period, at which point it will be formally reviewed in line with performance and
any intervening modification of waste strategy priorities.
The estimated cost of the project within the Convergence Region for the first 3 years is
£18M.
Where might the match funding come from: Match funding will be sought
from WAG's Waste Strategy Implementation budget.___________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 14/01/08
Organisation Name: University of Glamorgan
Project Description: Anaerobic Digestion (AD) will become a widely used
option for the treatment of organic wastes throughout Wales. AD has been considered a best
available technology for diverting biodegradable waste from landfills mitigating methane
emissions from landfills and also from agriculture practices. In addition, it is also able
to provide valuable renewable energy. This project focuses specifically upon creating a
Welsh Centre of Excellence for AD. In turn it will address regulatory, financial and
technological barriers that AD technology implementation in Wales is facing. The aspects
described below are the project focuses to successfully achieve its aim.
The Centre will aim to provide a platform for R&D, biochemical monitoring, and
customised technical training aimed at optimising the performance of existing systems and
future technologies. R&D and training will expand the knowledge and expertise in AD
systems. The evaluation of waste type digestibility and treatment options will ensure the
promotion of resource efficiency by significantly minimising the tonnage of biodegradable
waste sent to landfills, improving bio-energy yields and promoting the production of high
quality fertiliser/ soil conditioner.
From the creation of the Centre and R&D, the objective will be the dissemination and
transfer of technologies to businesses in the region.
As a primary role, the Welsh Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion will be the
point at which industrial end users with an interest in AD can access the information
expertise developed. Of particular relevance is the provision of expert systems for
monitoring AD system performance.
Analytical and monitoring facilities will enable the assessment of anaerobic
biodegradability and the running of efficient processes. Other services provided will
include:
Impartial assessment of commercial technologies
Expert technical advice and training for end users including
economic
evaluations, tendering and procurement processes; sampling regimes and legislative
compliance
 Independent design review and treatment system integration
 Construction and commissioning of systems
 Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and
operational
guidance
The Centre will be a point at which Local and National Government and Regulators can
access this expertise to ensure that appropriate policies and guidance are developed and
implemented in the region. Interaction with other Team Wales stakeholders is also
considered to be highly relevant in terms of identifying opportunities for industrial
interaction, and referring opportunities outside of the scope of the Centre as
appropriate. An increased understanding of AD by public bodies, regulators, local
authorities and the public will facilitate the further implementation of the technology.
In addition to these legislative and strategic targets, the project will stimulate a
number of economic and employment benefits. Increased market uptake of AD will stimulate
inward investment from the many AD technology providers based on the continent. Such
companies are already forging alliances in the UK and it is hoped that through basing a
Centre of Excellence within Wales this could provide additional benefits to being located
in Wales. In addition, further economic activity through manufacturing and support
services to the AD industry will result from increased uptake of the technology. It is
also hoped that indigenous entrepreneurs can also be encouraged to enter the AD technology
market.
The efficient operation of AD facilities across the region will be as a result of the
technical support services provided by the Centre. There is expected to be an increase in
the uptake of AD across the waste management industry and relevant manufacturing settings
through the provision of expert advice, piloting and analytical services. Increased uptake
of AD will also provide indirect support to manufacturing companies that invest in the
technology as part of their waste treatment process. The reduced waste disposal costs and
revenue generation through production of heat and electricity or even a renewable
transport fuel will improve the economic performance of these companies and help to secure
employment opportunities.
The Centre will work in close conjunction with the Sustainable Environment Research Centre
(SERC), the Wales Waste and Resources Research Centre and the Waste Treatment Technology
Network to identify industry led research opportunities relating to the treatment of
organic wastes. These opportunities can then be developed with the industrial partner,
external funding provider and where relevant, other academic institutions.
The project contributes directly to P4T2 which seeks to encourage the efficient use,
re-use and recovery of natural resources across all sectors of the community specifically
waste materials. Complementing proposed indicative activities, the minimisation of
landfill waste in the region is an important focus. The project operates in line with the
main types of intervention identified within the SF: a. provision of advice and support,
and b. R&D. The R&D will run in tandem with the creation of the Centre and
thereafter, the provision of advice and support. Through the provision of this support the
aim will be to achieve a more efficient management of materials resource within businesses
and the public sector.
This will involve the reduction of waste and its landfill across each sector.
This is a cross cutting project that, whilst seeking to reduce the volume of biodegradable
waste sent to landfill through supporting AD implementation, also contributes to the
delivery of other Frameworks
including:
ERDF P4T1 Climate Change
ERDF P1T1 Fostering Research, Technology and Innovation
ERDF P3 T1 Sustainable Transport
Email Address: mjeffrie@glam.ac.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: Convergence Region
Organisation Core Business: Research, Education and Knowledge Transfer
Who will be involved in delivering the project: Sustainable Environment
Research Centre. A network of experts will be established who will assist in delivery
Who will be the end beneficiaries: The formation of the Centre of
Excellence is particularly timely for Wales. Formation of the Centre in the short term
will provide maximum benefits to all stakeholders including the waste management industry,
other industrial end users, public sector stakeholders and ultimately the Welsh
public.Initial beneficiaries: SERC; Wales Energy Research Centre; Public Sector Entities.
Through the operation of the Centre, direct beneficiaries will include: Waste Management
companies investing in AD technologies; Industrial companies considering AD as an option;
Technology providers; Regulators of waste management facilities; The Welsh public through
the environmental benefits of AD (waste diversion from landfill and renewable energy);
Other ESG groups in Wales through providing specialist support.
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: The project will be based in
South Wales. However, project activities will be undertaken across the Convergence region.
The development and support of AD schemes throughout the region will have significant
strategic impacts including the diversion of biodegradable material from landfill, the
production of renewable energy and the development of Welsh expertise in AD processes.
What might the outputs(activity measures): In line with the Operational
Programme and
relevant Strategic Framework, the project will meet the following key outputs:
Entities assisted; and Collaborative R&D. Additional outputs will
include: the development of guidance and best practice for the treatment of waste by AD;
Dissemination of best practice; Diversion of material from landfill; Job creation;
Renewable energy generation (electricity, heat and transport fuels).
What might be the results of the project: New or improved products,
processes or services launched; Gross jobs created; Enterprises operating Environmental
Management Systems at a level that requires monitoring and reporting of carbon emissions.
In addition, the project will result in the following: Dissemination of best practice and
the transfer of knowledge generated through the centre to public bodies, regulators, local
authorities and the public, and the private sector which will facilitate further
implementation of the technology; An increase in the number of AD companies operating in
Wales with appropriate job opportunities; An increase in indigenous AD expertise in Wales;
Potential Welsh based AD companies or companies providing support to the industry;
Increased utilisation of biogas as a renewable energy vector.
What would its impact be: Net jobs created; Net enterprises created; and
Sales of products, processes or services. The project will contribute towards Wales
achieving the targets for reduction of biodegradable waste from landfill as set out within
the EU Landfill Directive (i.e. 75% of that produced in 1995 by 2010, 50% by 2013, 35% by
2020). Through the treatment and recovery of materials from degradable packaging
materials, the project will contribute towards Wales meeting the EU Packaging and
Packaging Waste Directive targets of 60% recovery and 55% recycling by 2008, or future
targets proposed. The project would also increase the amount of renewable energy produced
within Wales and is consistent with the strategic objectives set out in the Energy Route
Map for Wales.
Through potential use as a transport fuel, the biogas generated from anaerobic digestion
could contribute to the targets set out within the EU Biofuels Directive.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: The project will directly
employ between 2-5 experts in the field of AD who will be based at a dedicated facility.
The facility will include a laboratory capable of providing the analytical services
required by the AD industry (substrate digestibility, COD, total solids, volatile solids,
digestate characterisation, among others). Piloting plant facilities which can be used to
investigate and demonstrate the digestion of various substrates will also be developed.
The Centre will be linked to and supported by the facilities available at SERC, University
of Glamorgan.
Estimated Cost: It is proposed that the Centre should be fully funded
over a period of three years at a cost of approximately £600,000 (total project value).
This may be subject to change at Expression of Interest stage following further budgetary
work.
Where might the match funding come from: Project Partners.
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Date: 02/01/07
Organisation Name: Eco Parks (Europe) Limited
Project Description: This project will focus on the development of a
network of
much-needed waste processing and technology centres (Eco-parks) across
Wales. The project will undertake an holistic approach to the treatment
of Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Municipal waste on a regional
basis, implementing the requirements of the regional waste planning
process, and providing the infrastructure to allow sustainability and the
Environmental Goods and Services (EGS) sector to develop and flourish.
The facilities will co-ordinate the delivery of waste infrastructure
against the needs of the private, public and community sectors, providing
logistics and environmental benefits from agglomeration of activities and
bringing significant employment to the surrounding region. While waste is
a priority area driving the development of these Eco-parks, the Eco-park
remit encompasses processing, research, knowledge creation and
implementation across the whole of the sustainable industries sector;
recycling/recyclate preparation, renewable energy, waste management,
remediation and reclamation of land, food production, nature conservation
and enhancement.
Email Address: swatcham@ecoparks.eu
Geographical Area of Operation: All Wales
Organisation Core Business: Development of EGS infrastructure
Who will be involved in delivering the project: Partners in Welsh
industry and SMEs, Welsh H.E. and F.E.
institutes, Welsh Assembly Government, local government and NGOs, social
enterprises and business support organisations. The eco-park could host
and integrate the co-ordinated delivery of numerous other projects within
the Convergence programme.
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Welsh Economy, local communities,
Welsh Assembly Government,
Welsh EGS industry, consumers, Welsh higher education institutes and
research groups.
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: All convergence areas,
notably those in the Heads of the
Valleys, M4/A40 and A5/A55 corridors. Specific locations to be selected
based on waste arisings and minimisation of environmental impact/carbon
footprint.
What might the outputs(activity measures): Enterprises and individual
assisted, awareness raising
schemes, social enterprises assisted /financially supported, land
developed, R&D facilities developed, collaborative R&D, Initiatives
developing the natural and/or historic environment, Number of renewable
energy projects
What might be the results of the project: Gross jobs created. Profit
benefit. Investment induced.
Increase in level of export. Enterprises adopting or improving
Environmental Management Systems. Products, processes or services
registered. Waste reduced, reused or recycled. New or improved products,
processes or services launched. Enterprises accommodated. Premises created
or refurbished. Jobs accommodated. SMEs accommodated. Participants
accommodated. Renewable energy generated. Energy saved. Reduction in
greenhouse emissions. Visits. People accessing services. Social
enterprises created.
What would its impact be: Net jobs created. Net enterprises created.
Increase in
turnover. Increase in company-level GVA. Sales of products, processes or
services. Net increase in level of export. Income generated. Occupancy
rates. Net reduction in greenhouse emissions. Net waste reduced, reused or
recycled. Net social enterprises created.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project:
5 regional hubs across Wales. The overall project will
involve many companies and government agencies through the whole of Wales
from North to South. The projects will involve several redevelopment and
improvement areas in Wales.
Estimated Cost: Up to £53 million pounds
Where might the match funding come from: Private sector, finance
institutions, Heads of the Valleys
Programme, public sector, EU FP7 RTD, Welsh institutes and others.
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Date: 20/12/07
Organisation Name: Ecodesign Centre Wales (EDC) (see
www.ecodesigncentrewales.org)
Project Description: The primary focus is to raise capacity and
capabilities in industry (with a focus on SMEs), public sector groups (i.e. procurement,
policy makers, sector account managers/regional teams etc), business support
organisations, higher and further education and the 3rd sector so that effective ecodesign
can happen in Wales. This is a crucial step in Wales move towards a low-carbon, resource
efficient economy. (ecodesign = good design = good business practice) The project will
equip the relevant staff in these organisations with the knowledge, understanding, skills
and access to information and training that enables them to operate effectively.
The project will require the management of relationships between the different
organisations and sectors (public, private, 3rd) so that a true partnership approach can
be achieved in Wales.
Email Address: frank@ecodesigncentrewales.org
Geographical Area of Operation: All Wales
Organisation Core Business: Capacity building in ecodesign (and life
cycle thinking)
Who will be involved in delivering the project: EDC (as the lead
organisation) will take a multi-stakeholder partnership approach including large
multi-nationals, SMEs, public sector groups, business support organisations, higher
education, further education and 3rd sector organisations. The project will also procure
specialist services (as appropriate) from private sector businesses.
Who will be the end beneficiaries: SMEs, public sector groups, business
support organisations, higher education and further education staff and students, 3rd
sector organisations.
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: All Wales (covered by
convergence)
What might the outputs(activity measures): To include new (international
best practice) ecodesign products and services; highly skilled priority sectors; reduced
resource and energy consumption by business; new sustainable business models; sustainable
SMEs; creation of high value knowledge-based jobs; safe guarding of jobs; comprehensive
web resource/shared information portal; CPD programmes for public, private and 3rd sector;
ecodesign resource packs; capacity building models that can be transferred to other
applications; multi-stakeholder partnerships; protocols for ecodesign-led procurement.
What might be the results of the project: To include raised capacity and
capabilities in SMEs, public sector groups, business support organisations, higher
education and further education staff and students, 3rd sector organisations; SMEs with
capacity to undertake ecodesign; ecodesign embedded in the business strategy of SMEs;
ecodesign embedded in all mainstream design courses in Wales; Welsh graduates with
appropriate skills and knowledge to influence industry; international leaders in ecodesign
and sustainable business development from Wales.
What would its impact be: Wales being recognised as an international
ecodesign leader; Mainstreaming of ecodesign and life cycle thinking across the key
sectors; A key step towards moving Wales towards a low carbon, resource-efficient economy.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: Programme teams lead by
EDC will deliver the project throughout Wales.
Estimated Cost: £1million per annum
Where might the match funding come from: Contributions in kind from
partner organisations, WAG, HEFCW and other sources.
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Date: 13/12/07
Organisation Name: The Wales Environment Trust Ltd
Project Description: The National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP
Wales) will deliver resource efficiency by identifying resource streams, often those being
sent to landfill and matching these with businesses who could use these resources for
beneficial use.
Email Address: nmorgan@walesenvtrust.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: All Convergence areas of Wales
Organisation Core Business: SME Business support
Who will be involved in delivering the project: The Wales Environment
Trust and Arena Network will jointly deliver the project through a specialist team of
experienced professionals. We are also looking to collaborate with other Welsh based
business support organisations.
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Eligible businesses in the assisted
areas
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Potentially all areas of
Wales covered by Convergence
What might the outputs(activity measures): Enterprises assisted (donor
and receiver businesses) with priority given to the following sectors: basic materials and
construction; food and drink; chemical and pharmaceutical; public sector and retail.
What might be the results of the project: Increase in the diversion of
waste from landfill sites; Increase in recycling and energy recovery; use of renewable or
carbon neutral energy sources; case studies.
What would its impact be: Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions;
reduction of water usage/water recycling; increase in recycling and energy recovery; use
of renewable or carbon neutral energy sources; sustainable economic development.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: A team of locally based
managers will deliver the programme throughout the convergence areas of Wales
Estimated Cost: £2.2M over a five year period
Where might the match funding come from: WAG
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Date 13/12/07
Organisation Name: The Wales Environment Trust Ltd
Project Description: Deliver specialist business support within a
dedicated Resource Efficiency Programme; engage with new start-ups and established
businesses; deliver on-the-ground Market Development support to eligible businesses by
utilising the skills of a team of highly trained and experienced professionals (some
bilingual); assist businesses in the development of new reprocessing technologies and in
the application of grants; assist with business plans; take a lead in the ongoing creation
of markets for end products (markets for recyclate)
Email Address: nmorgan@walesenvtrust.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: All Convergence areas within Wales
Organisation Core Business: SME Business Support
Who will be involved in delivering the project: A specialist team of
Market Development Professionals
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Eligible businesses in the assisted
areas
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Potentially all areas of
Wales covered by Convergence
What might the outputs(activity measures): Enterprises assisted
What might be the results of the project: Increase in the diversion of
waste from landfill sites; Increase in recycling and energy recovery; Reprocessing
capacity created; Jobs created and safeguarded; Private investment levered.
What would its impact be: Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; increase
in recycling and energy recovery; sustainable economic development.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: A team of locally based
Market Development Managers will deliver support throughout the convergence areas of Wales
Estimated Cost: £5.5M (ERDF £2.5M, Match funding £3M) over a five year
period
Where might the match funding come from: WAG
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Date: 05/10/07
Organisation Name: South West Wales Local Authority Partnership
Project Description: The project will build on the good practice and
experience of the WCVA led Objective 1 ?§Strategic Recycling Scheme?¨ project. The MaRRc
project will engage various organisations in the public, voluntary and social economy
sectors to deliver waste reduction, reuse and recycling initiatives. These will move the
focus on from the community and awareness raising work undertaken under SRS to address the
priorities of the Strategic Framework. The project will develop an innovative sub-regional
collaborative network able to make an impact in the reduction, reuse and recycling of
various wastes, specifically:
Biodegradable wastes produced by the food and drink industry and households, through for
example composting initiatives and a pilot project dealing with kitchen waste.
Household and commercial wastes, e.g. recovery of low grade untreated timber (presently a
major problem) through chipping and as a potential energy source, recycling of trade
waste, reduction of waste nappies.
Reusable household and commercial waste, through for example the recycling and
re-manufacture of waste white goods and furniture linked to collection systems, the
establishment of an art/craft scrap store.
A research element undertaken across the whole of south west Wales to establish new and
innovative uses for waste materials and the potential markets for these materials.
Potentially, a transnational component to identify best practice from elsewhere in the EU
to allow it to be adopted here (and vice versa).
Email Address: Gwyn.evans@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath
Port Talbot & Swansea
Organisation Core Business: Local Authority
Who will be involved in delivering the project: The four local
authorities in the area covered by the project; social economy organisations, community
and voluntary groups.
Some work may be procured from private sector businesses.
Who will be the end beneficiaries: The end beneficiaries will be
businesses (through cost savings from material efficiencies), social economy businesses
and private sector businesses in the waste sector (through increased demand for their
services), local authorities (through assistance in meeting recycling targets), the
economy generally (through the creation of jobs and wealth) and the environment (through
reduction of landfill and consequent reduction in CO2 emissions).
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: The Wales Spatial Plan areas
covered by the project are Pembrokeshire Haven, Swansea Bay and Central Wales.
What might the outputs(activity measures): Enterprises assisted,
collaborative R&D.
What might be the results of the project: Gross jobs created, reduction
in greenhouse gas emissions, investment induced, waste reduced, reused or recycled.
What would its impact be: Net jobs created, net waste recovered, net
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increase in company level GVA.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: The project will cover
the four counties in south west Wales, namely Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and
Neath Port Talbot. It will be a multi-sector project.
Estimated Cost: Uncertain at this stage, but this project will not reach
the threshold set in the Structural Fund Regulations for major projects.
Where might the match funding come from: Some limited match funding may
be available from partners, but it is expected that the project would need to draw on
resources from the WAG Waste Strategy budget.
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Date: 20/08/07
Organisation Name: 6 Valleys Consortium
Project Description: To provide a sub regional support to business which:
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a. Supports micro businesses, SMEs and social enterprises to develop
renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and promotes the take up of micro
generation technologies.
b. Encourages business to become more energy efficient through the
development of energy efficient technology.
c. Encourages energy efficiency through supply chain activities and the
sharing of best practice through networks.
d. Enables business to become more resource efficient.
e. Promotes resource efficiency re-use and recycling in business.
Email Address: Ged.mchugh@Blaenau-Gwent.gov.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: Blaenau Gwent/ Merthyr Tydfil /
Caerphilly / Rhondda Cynon Taff / Torfaen / Bridgend.
Organisation Core Business: Economic Development
Who will be involved in delivering the project: Sustainable Business
Coordinators
Who will be the end beneficiaries: SMEs
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Six Valleys part of South
East Wales
What might the outputs(activity measures): Enterprises assisted &
Renewable energy projects
What might be the results of the project: Renewable Energy projects.
Energy Saved. Reduction in greenhouse gases. New or improved products, processes of
services launched. Investment nduced. Waste reduced, or recycled. Enterprises created.
Gross jobs created.
What would its impact be: Increase in turnover. Net waste recovered. Net
reduction in greenhouse emissions. Net enterprises created. Net jobs created.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: One Officer employed in
each Council area.
Estimated Cost: £400,000 per annum
Where might the match funding come from: 6 Local Authorities. Welsh
Assembly Government.
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Date: 23/07/07
Organisation Name:
Project Description: Material Conservation Centers/Hubs
Aim of the Project:
The aim of the project is to develop four Regional Reuse and Recycling Centres managed by
a regional centers to serve as a designated place/s where bulky waste, WEEE, mattresses,
carpets, flat glass, office furniture, wood, oil, plastics, food waste (particularly from
the retail sector) and other waste materials collected from households, Civic Amenity
Sites and businesses will be taken for assessment and reutilisation. Each Centre will
serve the needs of its own particular region. Once received at the Centres the materials
will be assessed and re-routed to one of the following areas of activity.
Direct Reuse
Refurbishment/Repair
Recycling or Composting
Dismantling/Cannibalisation for spares and recycling
Reprocessing
R&D for new product design
Minimal Disposal
This project description should be read in conjunction to that submitted under ERDF P2 T1
(Support for Environmental Social Enterprises) and ESF Priority 2 Theme 1 (Environmental
Hubs ILMs)
Email Address: jmorgan@foothold.org.uk or hayley.richards@cylch.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation:
Organisation Core Business:
Who will be involved in delivering the project: MCC Limited (An
organization made up of Cylch and associated partners)
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Community Businesses working in the
environmental sector, businesses, disadvantaged individuals, the environment etc
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: All within the convergence
area.
What might the outputs(activity measures):
Waste reduced, reused and recycled
New services and products created
Enterprises created
Jobs Created
What might be the results of the project:
Waste reduced, reused and recycled
New services and products created
Enterprises created
Jobs Created
What would its impact be:
Waste reduced, reused and recycled
New services and products created
Enterprises created
Jobs Created
Roughly what might be the scale of the project:
Estimated Cost: Fund of 5,000,000
Where might the match funding come from:
WAG, In-Kind and other sources.
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Date: 08/05/07
Organisation Name:
The Business Dragons
Project Description: This is a project developed with the aim of
improving the understanding between the public sector and enterprise. The overall
objective is to improve policy making, dialogue, delivery etc by allowing decision-makers
who work with the enterprise sector to be seconded for a short period.
This is seen as being achieved through a series of in-company placements for officials of
public sector organizations with the officials experiencing business life, in SMEs, social
enterprises and micro businesses for a flexible period of time, shadowing key personnel
and experiencing the different functions or departments of the company.
Email Address: jmorgan@foothold.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: Wales
Organisation Core Business: Company Limited By Guarantee - Constituted
Social Partner Organisation
Who will be involved in delivering the project: The Business Dragons
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Public sector employees
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: All covered by convergence
funding
What might the outputs(activity measures): 1500 participants over three
years, 1 collaborative initiative
What might be the results of the project: As below
What would its impact be: Public sector to experience the enterprise
sector at first hand and gain deeper experience in business practices in order to inform
policy making and delivery, and assist dialogue. Enterprise sector given a platform to
inform on policy making
Roughly what might be the scale of the project:
Estimated Cost: 400,000 over 3 years
Where might the match funding come from: WAG and in kind
Date: 20/08/07
Organisation Name: 6 Valleys Consortium
Project Description: To provide a sub regional support to business which:
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a. Supports micro businesses, SMEs and social enterprises to develop
renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and promotes the take up of micro
generation technologies.
b. Encourages business to become more energy efficient through the
development of energy efficient technology.
c. Encourages energy efficiency through supply chain activities and the
sharing of best practice through networks.
d. Enables business to become more resource efficient.
e. Promotes resource efficiency re-use and recycling in business.
Email Address: Ged.mchugh@Blaenau-Gwent.gov.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: Blaenau Gwent/ Merthyr Tydfil /
Caerphilly / Rhondda Cynon Taff / Torfaen / Bridgend.
Organisation Core Business: Economic Development
Who will be involved in delivering the project: Sustainable Business
Coordinators
Who will be the end beneficiaries: SMEs
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Six Valleys part of South
East Wales
What might the outputs(activity measures): Enterprises assisted &
Renewable energy projects
What might be the results of the project: Renewable Energy projects.
Energy Saved. Reduction in greenhouse gases. New or improved products, processes of
services launched. Investment nduced. Waste reduced, or recycled. Enterprises created.
Gross jobs created.
What would its impact be: Increase in turnover. Net waste recovered. Net
reduction in greenhouse emissions. Net enterprises created. Net jobs created.
Roughly what might be the scale of the project: One Officer employed in
each Council area.
Estimated Cost: £400,000 per annum
Where might the match funding come from: 6 Local Authorities. Welsh
Assembly Government.
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Date: 23/07/07
Organisation Name:
Project Description: Material Conservation Centers/Hubs
Aim of the Project:
The aim of the project is to develop four Regional Reuse and Recycling Centres managed by
a regional centers to serve as a designated place/s where bulky waste, WEEE, mattresses,
carpets, flat glass, office furniture, wood, oil, plastics, food waste (particularly from
the retail sector) and other waste materials collected from households, Civic Amenity
Sites and businesses will be taken for assessment and reutilisation. Each Centre will
serve the needs of its own particular region. Once received at the Centres the materials
will be assessed and re-routed to one of the following areas of activity.
Direct Reuse
Refurbishment/Repair
Recycling or Composting
Dismantling/Cannibalisation for spares and recycling
Reprocessing
R&D for new product design
Minimal Disposal
This project description should be read in conjunction to that submitted under ERDF P2 T1
(Support for Environmental Social Enterprises) and ESF Priority 2 Theme 1 (Environmental
Hubs ILMs)
Email Address: jmorgan@foothold.org.uk or hayley.richards@cylch.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation:
Organisation Core Business:
Who will be involved in delivering the project: MCC Limited (An
organization made up of Cylch and associated partners)
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Community Businesses working in the
environmental sector, businesses, disadvantaged individuals, the environment etc
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: All within the convergence
area.
What might the outputs(activity measures):
Waste reduced, reused and recycled
New services and products created
Enterprises created
Jobs Created
What might be the results of the project:
Waste reduced, reused and recycled
New services and products created
Enterprises created
Jobs Created
What would its impact be:
Waste reduced, reused and recycled
New services and products created
Enterprises created
Jobs Created
Roughly what might be the scale of the project:
Estimated Cost: Fund of 5,000,000
Where might the match funding come from:
WAG, In-Kind and other sources.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 08/05/07
Organisation Name: The Business Dragons
Project Description: This is a project developed with the aim of
improving the understanding between the public sector and enterprise. The overall
objective is to improve policy making, dialogue, delivery etc by allowing decision-makers
who work with the enterprise sector to be seconded for a short period.
This is seen as being achieved through a series of in-company placements for officials of
public sector organizations with the officials experiencing business life, in SMEs, social
enterprises and micro businesses for a flexible period of time, shadowing key personnel
and experiencing the different functions or departments of the company.
Email Address: jmorgan@foothold.org.uk
Geographical Area of Operation: Wales
Organisation Core Business: Company Limited By Guarantee - Constituted
Social Partner Organisation
Who will be involved in delivering the project: The Business Dragons
Who will be the end beneficiaries: Public sector employees
Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: All covered by convergence
funding
What might the outputs(activity measures): 1500 participants over three
years, 1 collaborative initiative
What might be the results of the project: As below
What would its impact be: Public sector to experience the enterprise
sector at first hand and gain deeper experience in business practices in order to inform
policy making and delivery, and assist dialogue. Enterprise sector given a platform to
inform on policy making
Roughly what might be the scale of the project:
Estimated Cost: 400,000 over 3 years
Where might the match funding come from: WAG and in kind |
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