The document announces an event on waste management in the rural sector to be held on February 19, 2008. It will include presentations on waste legislation, the economics of waste, and two case studies on power generation from waste and opportunities in composting. In the afternoon, attendees can choose between workshops on compactors, agricultural waste recycling, and increasing recycling for businesses. The goal is to help rural communities and businesses solve waste management issues from legislation to practical solutions.

1. Waste Management in the Rural Sector – from Legislation to Solution In association with the Genesis Centre at Somerset College and the University of Plymouth. Supported by NISP, Envirowise, Envision and The Royal Agricultural College Cirencester Tuesday 19 th February 2008 www.southwestruralupdate.org

2. Susan Rabbich SW Regional Manager, National Rural Knowledge Exchange Further events will be in April and June www.southwestruralupdate.org www.southwestruralupdate.org

3. Ian Moore Genesis Operations Director, Somerset College Chair www.southwestruralupdate.org www.southwestruralupdate.org

4. Programme 09:30 Registration/Coffee/Networking 09:50 Introduction to National Rural and SW Rural Update ~ Susan Rabbich SW Regional Manager, National Rural Knowledge Exchange 10:00 Chair’s introduction ~ Ian Moore, Genesis Operations Director, Somerset College 10:10 Introduction to the “BREW” family ~ Cameron Tonkin, NISP 10:20 Waste legislation overview and update ~ Environment Agency – Gitty Ankers 10:50 The Economics of Waste ~ Neil Holland - Mil-Tek 11:20 Coffee and mini-exhibition 11:50 Case Study 1 – Power to the Parish ~ Chris Reynell - Bioplex Technologies Ltd & Dairy Farmer 12:20 Case Study 2 – Opportunities in Composting ~John Clay - Agricultural Supply Co 12:45 Lunch – mini-exhibition and networking 14:00 Choice of 2 out of 3 inter-active workshops (50 minutes each) A ) Investing in Compactors – Options Available ~ Neil Holland - Mil-tek B ) Agricultural Waste Recycling ~ Ian Kitson - Kitson Recycling Ltd C ) Increasing Recycling Opportunities for Businesses ~ Carole Garfield - Y-Waste 16:00 End