{"id":480,"date":"2025-07-03T09:28:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T09:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mestilornava.com\/?p=480"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:09:33","slug":"news-in-brief-ciwm-commercial-partner-updates-3-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mestilornava.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/news-in-brief-ciwm-commercial-partner-updates-3-july\/","title":{"rendered":"News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates 3 July"},"content":{"rendered":"

News updates written by CIWM\u2019s commercial partners.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Contel<\/strong><\/td>\nContel launches next-generation AI camera systems to enhance fleet safety in the waste sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRJ Services<\/strong><\/td>\nRevolutionary Maintenance: The HAAS TYRON Quick Change System Transforms Recycling Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fleetclear<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Fleetclear\u00a0promises peace of mind with new DVR Health Report<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Nuclear Waste Services<\/strong><\/td>\nDesigning for long-term safety of the most hazardous radioactive waste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Textile Recycling International<\/strong><\/td>\nTextile Recycling International\u2019s Group Recycling and ESG Director, Peter Page, headlines the inaugural Landfills2Landmarks Summit in Accra, Ghana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WasteRecruit<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Connecting green skills and culture<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Vision Techniques<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Vision Techniques join waste industry professionals raising vital funds for Bowel Cancer UK<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wood Recyclers\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

UK waste wood market remained buoyant in 2024 with over 96% of material processed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

EPIC MEDIA<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Waste Industry Rides in Memory of Jon Miles, Raising Over \u00a311,000 for Bowel Cancer UK<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Alfred H Knight<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Alfred H Knight and South Ayrshire Waste Analysis Case Study<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plan B<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Plan B delivers unique materials management model at Essex HWRCs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Greyparrot <\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Greyparrot launches Deepnest to help brands track packaging\u2019s life beyond the bin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Optimo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Events and awards season for Optimo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Contel | Contel launches next-generation AI camera systems to enhance fleet safety in the waste sector<\/h2>\n

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Contel, a UK-based vehicle technology specialist, is helping waste and environmental service operators boost fleet safety and compliance with the rollout of its latest AI-powered camera systems.<\/h4>\n

Developed to address key risks such as blind spots and vulnerable road user collisions, Contel\u2019s advanced AI cameras provide real-time analysis and alerts to reduce the likelihood of incidents, especially in busy urban and high-risk environments.<\/p>\n

Optional in-cab cameras and intelligent software can monitor for signs of driver fatigue, distraction, mobile phone use<\/strong>, and external cameras can warn the driver to people or obstacles near the vehicle. When a potential risk is detected, the system gives the driver a visual and audible alert in real-time, helping them respond before a near miss turns into something more serious.<\/p>\n

The AI camera solution can be installed alongside multi-camera DVR systems<\/strong>, and integrates fully with Contel Connected<\/strong>, the company\u2019s telematics and fleet management platform. This means fleet managers can access live footage, receive instant alerts, and use the data to review driver behaviour or support ongoing training.<\/p>\n

Andy Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder of Contel said: “Waste vehicles often operate in challenging environments, which often include narrow residential roads, early mornings, frequent stops, and reversing near pedestrians.<\/p>\n

“Our AI systems are designed to help operators reduce avoidable incidents and give drivers extra support when they need it most.”<\/p>\n

The technology also supports DVS and FORS compliance<\/strong> and is suitable for RCVs, sweepers, and other specialist vehicles. Contel offers UK-wide installation and support through its field engineering team.<\/p>\n

To find out more, visit www.conteluk.com<\/a> or contact the team at sales@conteluk.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

CRJ Services | Revolutionary Maintenance: The HAAS TYRON Quick Change System Transforms Recycling Operations<\/h2>\n

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Over the years, the recycling industry has occasionally accepted that high level equipment maintenance comes with signi\ufb01cant downtime.<\/h4>\n

Replacing main machinery components often meant days of labour, specialised tools, and costly man hours. But that\u2019s no longer the case with the Haas Shredder.<\/p>\n

HAAS Recycling has introduced the groundbreaking QC \u2013 Quick Change System for its HAAS TYRON shredder, marking a major leap forward in maintenance e\ufb03ciency and cost reduction.<\/p>\n

The new Quick Change System centres on a revolutionary modular approach that allows complete shredding unit exchange in record time.<\/p>\n

Unlike traditional systems requiring extensive dismantling and specialised expertise, the QC system separates the shredding unit entirely from the drive section, eliminating the need to access sensitive components like bearings or hydraulic lines.<\/p>\n

Key technological advantages include:<\/h2>\n

Modular<\/strong> Design<\/strong> Excellence<\/strong> \u2013 Changeable components (counter combs, breaker bars, rotor shafts) allow one machine to handle diverse materials without compromise.<\/p>\n

Hydraulic Quick Change Innovation \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Simple hydraulic slide-out mechanism requires only basic screwing and lifting for component access.<\/p>\n

Unprecedented Speed \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Shaft changes in under 90 minutes, complete chamber replacement in 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Flexible Configuration Options \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Different shredding tools maximise equipment utilisation across various recycling applications.<\/p>\n

Robust Engineering \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Asynchronous planetary gearbox with large bearings and maintenance-friendly coupling ensures reliability.<\/p>\n

Cost-Efficient Service \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Rotor shaft reconditioning via welding (dedicated device or in-machine) reduces costs and complexity.<\/p>\n

Game-Changing Technology: Cuts Downtime from Days to Minutes<\/h2>\n

\u201cThis technology is a game changer for servicing both our hire fleet and third-party machines,\u201d says Deon Swanepoel, Head of Engineering at CRJ. \u201cWhat used to take over two days now takes under two hours\u2014massively reducing downtime andboosting customer productivity. This is going to revolutionise our operations, particularly our swing machine programme.”<\/p>\n

CRJ’s carbon emission reduction strategy seamlessly integrates Net Zero targets into our long-term vision, directly supporting SDG 13 (Climate Action) through innovative technology adoption.<\/p>\n

The HAAS TYRON Quick Change (QC) System represents a transformative advancement in CRJ Services’ commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals across the UK and Ireland, fundamentally enhancing waste management efficiency whilst delivering measurable environmental benefits.<\/p>\n

As HAAS Recycling’s exclusive UK & Irish dealer, CRJ leverages this cutting-edge technology across our extensive hire fleet of TYRON shredders, maximising service efficiency for both hire equipment and third-party machines.<\/p>\n

This comprehensive approach drives sustainable waste processing capabilities whilst substantially reducing carbon footprints, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.<\/p>\n

Proven Performance, Enhanced Serviceability<\/h2>\n

The HAAS TYRON with Quick Change System maintains all the performance characteristics that have made it an industry standard, whilst adding unprecedented serviceability. The system’s design ensures that routine maintenance becomes a planned activity rather than an emergency disruption.<\/p>\n

The separation of the shredding unit from the drive section represents sophisticated engineering that prioritises both performance and practicality. This approach protects sensitive components whilst enabling rapid access to wear items that require regular attention.<\/p>\n

Looking Forward<\/h2>\n

The Quick Change System represents more than just improved maintenance procedures. It signals a fundamental shift towards equipment designed around operational realities rather than purely technical specifications. By acknowledging that maintenance is inevitable and designing systems to minimise its impact, HAAS Recycling demonstrates genuine understanding of customer needs.<\/p>\n

For recycling operations seeking to maximise equipment utilisation whilst minimising operational disruption, the HAAS TYRON Quick Change System offers a compelling solution. The combination of proven shredding performance with revolutionary maintenance capabilities creates new possibilities for operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

The difference is clear: where traditional systems create maintenance challenges, the Quick Change System creates maintenance efficiencies.<\/p>\n

For more information about the HAAS TYRON Quick Change System and how it can transform your recycling operations, contact CRJ, the exclusive dealer for HAAS Recycling in the UK and Ireland. crjservices.co.uk<\/p>\n

For more information on the HAAS Tyron Quick Change System click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fleetclear | Fleetclear\u00a0promises peace of mind with new DVR Health Report<\/h2>\n

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Fleet technology provider Fleetclear is promising peace of mind to fleet operators with its latest offering \u2013 a DVR Health Report that provides fleetwide visibility to spot any issues with camera systems and fix problems before drivers know they exist.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Every fleet operator knows that frustrating experience when, at the crucial moment an incident occurs, a camera on the vehicle isn\u2019t working and there\u2019s no footage to verify what happened.<\/p>\n

Ensuring equipment is fully operational is not only essential for safety reasons but is often a requirement for insurance policies. However, manually checking every camera and device on a large fleet is very time-consuming.<\/p>\n

The Fleetclear DVR Health Report automates the process and detects any issues or intermittent faults across the entire fleet, pinpointing only those areas that require attention. It is in essence a regular, automatic check-up for the vehicle\u2019s black box, ensuring that all cameras are online and working optimally, files are being saved correctly and there is adequate storage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chris Waller, Chief Technical Officer, Fleetclear said: \u201cThe health report turns the DVR system into a proactive safety tool and saves a huge amount of time by automating the process of checking equipment.<\/p>\n

“As part of the process a snapshot from each camera is taken to check the alignment and flag up any obscured views. The system can also target intermittent faults or crashes that may occur at random times with certain cameras.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each time the DVR powers up, a comprehensive health check is performed, snapshots of every camera are saved, along with any historical events or issues, and flagged for analysis on the Fleetclear Connect web app.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is a choice between either a self-service option or a fully automated preference with automatic failure notifications, manual camera alignment checks, engineer scheduling and weekly email report.<\/p>\n

Nuclear Waste Services | Designing for long-term safety of the most hazardous radioactive waste<\/h2>\n

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Professor Lucy Bailey, Chief of Disposal Safety at Nuclear Waste Services\u00a0on why a GDF is the \u2018safest solution\u2019.<\/h4>\n

The purpose of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) is to make the most hazardous radioactive waste permanently safe, sooner, removing the burden on future generations. Without it, for thousands of years, our descendants would have to carry the risk and pay for the costly enduring surface storage.<\/p>\n

Geological disposal facilities use engineered barriers to work alongside the natural barrier of deep, stable rock hundreds of metres below the surface.\u202fThis multi-barrier approach isolates and contains waste to prevent radiation from ever reaching the surface environment at levels that could do harm.<\/p>\n

A GDF will be a passively safe facility, meaning that the facility will remain safe, for hundreds of thousands of years, without needing any human interaction, without the need for any inspections, any maintenance, or any repairs.<\/p>\n

Multiple barrier approach<\/h2>\n

The geological barrier will provide the isolation, meaning it will keep the radioactivity away from people and the environment for very long timescales. Geological timeframes span millions of years and in the right geology, deep underground, we can be confident of a home for our wastes that will be stable for the long time needed.<\/p>\n

The waste itself is processed, conditioned and packaged in solid form and put in suitable containers. These containers are placed underground in the tunnels and vaults within the GDF. The containers are surrounded with a buffer or backfill material (such as clay or cement) to protect the containers.<\/p>\n

The tunnels and vaults, and all GDF accessways are then backfilled and sealed to secure the GDF. We refer to these as our \u201cengineered barriers\u201d and they will be specifically designed for both the wastes and the geological environment.<\/p>\n

This provides us with a multiple barrier system to isolate and contain the waste. We are not relying on any single barrier and even if something unexpected affects one barrier, the others will still contain the radioactivity long enough for it to decay to levels that won\u2019t cause harm.<\/p>\n

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RWM multi barrier infographic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CASE STUDY: Cigar Lake \u2013 Canada\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Cigar Lake is a naturally occurring uranium deposit in Canada. Cigar Lake is approximately 1.3 billion years old, the uranium ore lies about 450 metres below the surface and is enveloped within a clay rock formation.<\/p>\n

Clay and rock have contained the uranium such that there are no significant levels of radioactivity detected at the surface above the Cigar Lake uranium ore body. Natural systems like this provide scientists with a long-term evidence base for the stability and safety of geological disposal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Natural systems, like Cigar Lake, cannot fully replicate all the features of a Geological Disposal Facility, but they do provide insight and information on the long-term processes that isolate and contain radioactivity. These case studies can provide important evidence for the long-term safety concepts for geological disposal \u2013 proving that the right geology can provide the solution to disposing of radioactive waste.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over timescales that long, there are many uncertainties. Working with Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) colleagues and international experts, it\u2019s my job to identify relevant uncertainties, assess how they could affect the safety of a GDF, and work out how to address them in our design.<\/p>\n

This work is how we build our Safety Case. A GDF can only go ahead if we make a strong Safety Case; it\u2019s how our independent regulators (including the ONR and the EA) will determine whether our design is safe.<\/p>\n

Implications for the very long-term future<\/h2>\n

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To understand what could potentially affect safety and when, we can look at the future evolution of a GDF as a series of different phases with different conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the years immediately after the GDF is closed and sealed, the high heat generating waste in the vaults will be at its hottest. There will be some short-lived changes in this period as the facility and its environment settle. So, we need to take this into account with the design of our containers and the GDF.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After the short-lived changes of those early years, we expect about a thousand years of stable conditions. And in the very distant future, over hundreds of thousands of years, glaciation or tectonic activity could significantly change the landscape. Our multi-barrier approach takes all of these scenarios and changes into account, ensuring long-term safety.<\/p>\n

Using data and case studies to evidence safety<\/h2>\n

Our work to support the development of a safety case for the GDF involves assessing all available data and commissioning the investigations needed to gain understanding of all processes relevant to the safety of a GDF. A synthesis of all this information will be required to secure the necessary regulatory permissions to build a\u202fGDF\u202fand will be key in the development of a\u202fGDF\u202fdesign and safety case.<\/p>\n

We also have to identify any future scenarios that could impact the safety and security of a GDF.\u00a0 We look to cover everything from worst credible case scenarios to what-if scenarios.<\/p>\n

In any worst credible case scenario, we take an event or uncertainty and ask, what is the worst possible moment that this could occur or the worst way in which something could happen? For example, what if people inadvertently drilled into the GDF as soon as the site was no longer being managed, when the level of radioactivity inside was still high? Preventing this scenario is one reason we\u2019re planning to build the GDF so deep underground.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And a what-if scenario is something that we really don\u2019t expect to happen, but that we consider anyway, as a way to challenge the robustness of our design. For example, we don\u2019t think any of our waste canisters would ever totally fail \u2013 but our Safety Case shows that if one did, and radioactive material escaped from its container, the other engineered barriers and the surrounding geology would still prevent that material from endangering anyone on the surface, maintaining the right level of safety.<\/p>\n

In 1999, the Nuclear Energy Agency created an international database of all the Features, Events and Processes (FEPs) that had been identified and considered by radioactive waste disposal scientists across the world. Since then, the database has been updated many times, but no significant new FEPs have been identified \u2013 so we\u2019re confident we\u2019re considering all the right things.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the right level of safety?\u00a0<\/h2>\n

For a GDF, our independent regulators define safety in terms of the dose of radioactivity someone would experience on the surface, measured in milliSieverts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every day, every one of us in the UK is exposed to a natural dose of about 2.7 milliSieverts, just from the natural background levels of radiation in our environment. The regulators will only judge a GDF to be safe if our Safety Case can show them that the additional dose on the surface would be 0.02 milliSieverts a year or less. That\u2019s less than one percent of the natural background radiation level.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, if we can\u2019t show that a GDF will be this safe or safer, it won\u2019t happen. This means being confident in the safety ourselves, convincing our peer reviewers, including international peers, our community and other external stakeholders and ultimately satisfying the rigorous scrutiny of our regulators that a GDF is, and will always remain, safe.<\/p>\n

Textile Recycling International | Textile Recycling International\u2019s Group Recycling and ESG Director, Peter Page, headlines the inaugural Landfills2Landmarks Summit in Accra, Ghana<\/h2>\n

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TRI was the headline sponsor for the first event held in Ghana to bring together those tackling the environmental damage caused by textile waste.<\/h4>\n

The Landfills2Landmarks summit held in Accra, Ghana on the 23rd and 24th May 2025 was the first event of its kind. It brought together government, secondhand retailers and their representatives, members of the Ghanaian fashion industry and those leading the textile recycling industry in the UK, many of whom are key suppliers to Ghana\u2019s thriving secondhand clothing industry.<\/p>\n

TRI played a key role in the creation of the summit, not only investing as a sponsor, but as the largest supplier of sorted and graded secondhand clothing from the UK to Ghana, highlighting the status and position of the UK Textile Recycling Industry.<\/p>\n

The event consisted of engaging panel discussions and a vibrant Ghanaian cultural showcase. The overall focus was to reinforce the urgent call for accountability, innovation, and sustainable transformation in Africa\u2019s fashion and textile sectors.<\/p>\n

Peter Page, Group Recycling & ESG Director at TRI was keen to support the summit when he heard about the plans from the founders of Landfills2Landmarks, Samuel Ofori-Gyapoh and Henry Treku .<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cWe thought this was long overdue and a very welcome opportunity for the Ghanaian textile recycling industry stakeholders to share what they\u2019re doing to address the issues and leverage the opportunities for textile recycling in Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his headline speech, Peter called for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) generated funds expected to be applied to new clothing in the UK, to be directed to Ghana where secondhand clothing that originated in the UK meets end of life.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cEPR is not just a policy tool, it is a cornerstone of the transformation we must learn together. Imagine a world where every garment is reclaimed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Honourable Issifu Seidu, Minister of State, Climate Change and Sustainability, in his speech at the summit said, \u201cWith your support, we are capable of turning the waste into wealth\u2026let us build this future now.\u201d<\/p>\n

TRI\u2019s work with the Landfills2Landmarks team in Ghana continues with potential projects that support the building of a textile recycling infrastructure that can process Ghana\u2019s waste clothing.<\/p>\n

Peter added: \u201cThe Landfills2Landmarks experience in Accra was one of energy, focus and innovation. For TRI, it starts with making sure we send fully sorted, secondhand clothing that the retailers in Ghana can sell on to their citizens. It ends with supporting recycling infrastructure to divert these clothes at end of life from waste to resource.\u201d<\/p>\n

WasteRecruit | Connecting green skills and culture<\/h2>\n

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An opportunity for the resource sector to influence the future of business.<\/h4>\n

Employees and customers alike both rate sustainability as important in choosing which companies to work for and buy from. However, there\u2019s an illusion that commitments automatically translate into targets, which, in turn set the course for business. Statistics tell a different story.<\/p>\n

According to Accenture, 93% of companies<\/a> will fail to meet their sustainability or net-zero targets by 2030. Evidence that promises are not enough and that green skills gaps, remain wide. Without the knowledge on how to scale sustainability efforts, roadblocks occur and promises are quickly diluted, delayed, or simply forgotten altogether. It seems that while companies recognise the importance of sustainability, presenting strong annual financial reports matter more.<\/p>\n

Herein is the root of the problem. It\u2019s not the desire for profit, or even the pursuit of it. It\u2019s the belief that profit matters more, and that any costs to achieving it are acceptable. If we hope to reverse the trend of companies not achieving sustainability targets, this is the culture that needs to change. Can developing green skills achieve this?<\/p>\n

Belief in the economic case for sustainability<\/h2>\n

The resource sector is filled with people who have both the skills and understanding of the challenges associated with changing business as usual. They\u2019ve had to deal with the growing waste volumes and try to find solutions for contamination. They\u2019ve been frustrated by policy and the lack of understanding associated with sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n

But they also recognise the opportunity for improved profitability if the culture of business changes, including practices that look beyond optimising waste management and recycling. Theres consideration for material inputs, finding productivity efficiencies, and developing connected systems reintegrating outputs from one process into inputs from another. All while believing that the effort is worthwhile, will be profitable and deliver the desired return on investment.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s mounting evidence that sustainability can indeed be profitable.<\/p>\n