Welcome to the website of the United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN).
See below for details of our forthcoming Annual General Meeting in Chesterfield.
- An increasing number of groups and individuals are joining the Network and pooling resources devoted to anti-incineration campaigning and to fulfilling our vision of a UK without incineration of household waste. UKWIN now boasts more than 100 members!
- UKWIN, in collaboration with Friends of the Earth, has developed an interactive map of existing and potential household waste incineration sites. Please visit the map and look at the information we have gathered so far, to see if you know of anything to add!
- This site also features updates and case studies from local anti-incineration campaign groups, and news stories of interest to our members.
- UKWIN has produced a brief summary of some of the reasons that underpin our opposition to the incineration of household waste (directly in waste incinerators or ‘indirectly’ in the form of refuse derived fuels, co-incineration in cement kilns, etc.), and we are gathering more in-depth information about a range of waste management and incineration topics to be stored in the UKWIN Knowledge Bank.
You are welcome to direct any questions and suggestions, and indeed any content that you would like to contribute (e.g. as part of our Knowledge Bank) to coordinator@ukwin.org.uk
Shlomo Dowen
UKWIN Network Coordinator
NOTE: UKWIN does not currently endorse any manufacturer or technology provider. If you are aware of an alternative to incineration that you would like UKWIN to evaluate, please contact Shlomo with details.
UKWIN AGM 2010
On Saturday 20th March Chesterfield and the local Chesterfield, Derbyshire and Derby groups will host the annual gathering of anti-incineration campaigners from throughout the country, when the United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN) holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Alan Watson will deliver a presentation tracing the history of the anti-incineration movement
The basics
Date of UKWIN AGM: Saturday 20th March 2010
Time: 11 AM sharp (with members arriving from about 10 AM)
Place: The Church of The Annunciation, 2 Spencer Street, Chesterfield S40 4SD
Cost: We are asking those attending the AGM to contribute at least £5 each (on the day) to help pay towards the costs of the food and venue
Draft programme details
10 AM Host Groups to arrive and begin arranging the room
10:15 AM Delegates begin to arrive to tea and coffee
11 AM Prompt Welcome / Formal opening of the 2010 UKWIN AGM (Stephen)
Proceed to address all UKWIN AGM business, including:
Membership and Financial reports
Appointment of new Directors (vote on Linda Tift’s resolution)
Endorsement of new Steering Group
Discussion about Membership Fees (to inform Directors / Steering Group)
11:45 AM Short break while Alan sets up his presentation, etc.
12 Noon Presentation from Alan Watson about the History of the Anti-incineration Movement
1 PM Lunch break and Networking opportunity
2 PM Reconvene with Campaign Updates (starting with Chesterfield and Derby host groups)
2:40 PM Brief presentations from Keith Kondakor about waste trends and
Shlomo Dowen about using the Audit Commission Act to access details of waste contracts
3 PM Short break
3:15 PM Facilitated discussion about the Future of UKWIN
4:30 PM Closure
UKWIN would like to thank our members in Chesterfield (Derbyshire) and Derby for hosting this year’s Annual General Meeting, and Alan Watson of Public Interest Consultants for his presentation on the history of the anti-incineration movement.
UKWIN is now a network of 110+ campaigners and campaign groups. Most were represented at the 2009 AGM, where they listened to guest speaker Peter Jones OBE. Peter Jones, the former Director of waste management firm Biffa, is currently waste advisor to the Mayor of London. UKWIN is grateful to Peter for his presentation, and for staying on to field numerous questions. A DVD of Peter’s presentation is available for a nominal fee of £5, including postage and packaging. If you would like a copy, please contact Shlomo.
