Project Integra, Hampshire’s partnership strategy for dealing with household waste, will be holding its second Beacon open day on 18 October at The Harlington Centre in Fleet.

Integra has been awarded Beacon status by the DETR because of its unique partnership between Hampshire’s 14 local authorities and main contractor Hampshire Waste Services Ltd. The groundbreaking strategy embraces all kinds of recyclables collections and disposal methods, and Integra are keen to share their knowledge and experience with others, and exchange information and ideas.

The open day on 18 October will focus on Locking waste management into sustainable and economic development, concentrating on waste as a resource. The aim is to focus on the recovery of material resources from the current waste stream and consider the implications for ‘closing the loop’. This will include delegate-led workshops, offering interactive working with key people from all sectors involved in waste and recycling – a real learning opportunity for all delegates. The day is aimed at local government waste management officers; economic development officers; chief executives; strategy and policy officers; industrialists and community businesses.

Following the success of Integra’s first Beacon open day on 23 May this year, demand is expected to be high for the 18 October event – so book sooner rather than later to secure your place! Leaflets with booking forms will be available on the Project Integra web site - www.integra.org.uk - from early September. The cost will be £75 + VAT per delegate.

Full information about Project Integra and its Beacon status is available on the Integra web site, www.integra.org.uk.