Detectorists against Green Waste Campaign!!

[the barnacle]

Thanks Cori. That makes 12 MP's on the case. Any more??

even if your mp has already had a letter please write to them as the more they have the better

[Steve Rice]

Thanks Cori. That makes 12 MP's on the case. Any more??

even if your mp has already had a letter please write to them as the more they have the better

Good point mate. And if they haven't, why haven't they?

[liz]

Gardening rained off so....

13 you can add Alan Duncan, MP Rutland & Melton, to the list, never seen any problems here in Rutland but suggested he stops it before it starts!!. Sent one to Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, and the Co-Op...asked them if they were any good with food!! Also Jimmy's Farm, can't stand his programme but you never know and Country File.

Did my own letter, worded individually to each one, only changed odd words but seemed to work.

[Mal Asterley]

Ive got to take "Buddy" my Border Collie to the vet on Monday morning , its a large Practice that also covers all the farms in a large area so I will be taking a letter for each Vet , its another inroad .

Mal .

[Steve Rice]

Excellent work Liz and Mal

[Donnydave]

I have sent one to my MP now I have figured out how to modify it
Rosie Winterton

[Steve Rice]

I have sent one to my MP now I have figured out how to modify it
Rosie Winterton

Nice on Dave

[Steve Rice]

Such a shame we don't have any members in the South West

[jcmaloney]

MP`s done....
Liz Kendall - Leicester East.
Lilian Greenwood- Notts South.
Andrew Bridgen - North West Leicestershire.

Business`s......

Kelloggs & Weetabix.

Copy of mail to follow when I move to the other PC

[jcmaloney]

I sent as below to the local MP`s........



Dear Sir/Madam,

Contaminated "Green Compost" usage in the UK National Overview.
As a hobby metal detectorist and Committee member of the National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD) I am writing to highlight the ongoing issue of Contaminated Green Compost (CGC) being spread across prime arable land across the UK.
Whilst the majority of people understand the need for composting,as opposed to landfill,there seems to be a serious failure in the proper implementation & enforcement of product screening. This maybe because of a grey area between Domestic Compost covered by BSI PAS 100 (source; http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/bsi-pas- ... ty-compost ) and product provided to Farms on industrial scales at little or no cost, this can vary from mashed MDF crumbs (produced from old kitchen units) used as animal bedding/absorbent through to shredded,composted park/domestic recycling waste both of which have a high content of alloys and mixed metallic waste within.
The primary concern is that there is a high level of possibility that as these products break down in the soil the base chemicals will be absorbed into crops & subsequently enter the food chain.
An example of a non-metallic product that will decay quickly is that of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) this contains Formaldehyde which is classified in the UK & Europe as a Category 3 Carcinogenic.
Similarly metal detecting finds in fields across the country have included batteries, alloy fittings,alloy foil,needles and similar waste metal which is a matter of great concern for the future.
We understand that in small quantities these metals may cause little or no harm but, if the practice is not better controlled soon then the potential for large build ups of Heavy Metal contamination could spiral out of control with potentially harmful effects on public health as these waste products break down.
Metal detectorists throughout the UK are raising awareness to a number of MP`s & Organisations that CGC is not acceptable without an improved & properly enforced screening system to remove a greater percentage of physical contaminants.

Contaminated "Green Compost" usage in Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire.

I have taken the opportunity to conduct an experiment on a farm that my Club have permission to detect on, the location is on the Leicestershire/South Nottinghamshire border. I marked an area of 10 metres by 10 metres and removed all non ferrous metal items. Whilst, as detectorists, we expect a certain level of metallic waste such as mastitis tubes etc the result was horrifying. 80 items of scrap alloy, plastic waste lying on the surface and large, undegradable alloy items were found. It would not be unreasonable to extrapolate these finds across the entire 45 acre field. The results, pictures and an article by John Wells, NCMD President can be found from page 25 at en.calameo.com/read/000121606025da29e897

The countryside is something we should all be proud of and care for, not only that it is the garden that provides us with food for the nation.

We ask that you, as our elected MP`s,ensure awareness is raised about this issue through Parliament and positive, proactive action is taken to remove a higher percentage of physical contaminants prior to composting.

Yours Sincerely

I shall wait & see the rtesponse....

[jcmaloney]

Hmmmm some of the formatting & links didn`t transpose but you get the gist. I sent similar to Weetabix & Kelloggs via their websites.

[PhilD]

And the contents of the MS Word document; http://www.forumukdetectornet.co.uk/php ... ?id=114768

Note you need to use the Word document or email the link above as the forum abbreviates the atoz link for the PDF file below.

Your Name
Your Address Line 1
Your address Line 2
Your Town
Your County
Your Postcode
Today’s date

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you as I want to bring to your attention the contamination of farm land in this country by so called “green" waste. 1000s of tons of “green” waste are being spread on to the land daily, this waste is not being filtered as it should be; it contains a vast amount of plastic, glass, aluminium and other toxic rubbish, it will affect the whole population and future generations as it enters the food chain. This needs stopping NOW before our countryside becomes a huge landfill site.

Please Take a look at this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDq9Ai_p7TI

Here is a link to an e-petition that has been started http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/30392

There is also a NCMD (National Council for Metal Detecting) article at the link below
http://www.atoz.forumukdetectornet.co.u ... 0Waste.pdf

To quote the RSPCA, who receive over 7000 phone calls per year, ”With many pet and farm owners going direct to vets, and many injured wild animals never being found, it is estimated that this figure is just the tip of the iceberg".

Most farmers are unaware that the "Green" compost they are spreading on their land from Local Council/Private run recycling composters is full of contamination. We have been told some farmers can no longer plough the fields and have even had to have the veterinary out after animals ate the waste.

Thanking you for taking the time to read this letter, and lets hope together we can reverse this problem before it is to late.

Yours sincerely
Your name

[Donnydave]

I have sent one to my MP now I have figured out how to modify it
Rosie Winterton

Also sent the letter to Morrisons by e-mail I hope they get it ok?
https://www.morrisons.co.uk/Help-and-in ... ontact-Us/

[Donnydave]

I have sent one to my MP now I have figured out how to modify it
Rosie Winterton

Also sent the letter to Morrisons by e-mail I hope they get it ok?
https://www.morrisons.co.uk/Help-and-in ... ontact-Us/

http://your.asda.com/contact-us

http://www.tesco.com/help/jump.asp?choiceA=1&choiceB=1

[Donnydave]

Just had an e-mail back
Thanks for taking the time to contact us.

Your feedback is important to us, as it allows us to keep improving our products and services to ensure we are getting it right.

We aim to respond to all emails within 2-3 working days.

Regards,
Asda Customer Services