University of Northampton
Member details
Geographical area: Northamptonshire. Research is carried out across the UK.
Head-office details
Description
When it comes to waste management studies and research, the SITA Centre for Sustainable Wastes Management in the University of Northampton’s Division of Environmental Science is one of the UK’s top universities. It's courses and research in wastes management have been developed in co-operation with the wastes industry and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management..
Market development activities
The University (previous known as University College Northampton) supported the formation of the RNUK in its earliest days.The Centre for Sustainable Wastes Management was established with support from the SITA Environmental Trust in 2002 to encourage and disseminate information about sustainable wastes management practices.
The Centre works on projects such as:
- researching new markets for recycled materials
- mapping current and potential reprocessing and remanufacturing
- working on projects to develop and commercialise new technologies
- supporting recycling businesses through the Northamptonshire Resource Efficiency
Network and the Northamptonshire Waste Network.
The University credits the success of its work on recyclables market development projects to the strong element of partnership and trust with other organisations.
