BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 15, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futuremedia Learning, a leading e-learning provider and a division of Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY), is pleased to announce the launch of an online learning programme designed to help waste-producing companies meet regulatory requirements and minimise the effect of the waste they produce on the environment.
Produced on behalf of the Waste Facilities Audit Association (WFAA), the 40-minute learning programme is for companies of all sizes from SME's to large global corporations. Subject matter expertise for the course was provided by URS, one of the world's leading firms of environmental consultants. Other stakeholder companies involved in review stages of the course were GE, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Federal Mogul and Pfizer. The programme comes against a background of toughening regulation in this area with a number of new pieces of legislation impacting directly on the practice of waste management (for a summary of relevant legislation see: http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/legislation).
David Denley, Secretary, WFAA stated: "This is an excellent package that our members and others can benefit greatly from, and the customization service provided by Futuremedia Learning in tailoring it to the needs of particular organisations will extend its usefulness to a much wider audience. We have been impressed as always by the creativity and partnership approach taken by Futuremedia Learning in helping to address this vital challenge to industry."
Andrea Miles, Managing Director of Futuremedia Learning commented: "We're delighted to be involved in furthering knowledge and good practice in this vital area. Corporate Social Responsibility is one of our core values as a company, and the environmental aspect of that is especially dear to our hearts: aside from its other benefits in providing better access to learning, e-learning is also a more energy-efficient way to deliver training, reducing everybody's carbon footprint."
Susan Wain, Associate Director at URS says: "With the increased focus on waste legislation in recent years, we are seeing a high level of demand for training in this area. This package is an excellent example of an interactive and accessible tool to help staff increase their awareness of the relevant issues."
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About Waste Facilities Audit Association (WFAA) (http://www.wfaa.org.uk)
The WFAA is a non-profit making unincorporated association of waste producing companies.
The aim of the WFAA is to assist members through:
* Obtaining authoritative information on UK and mainland Europe waste management facilities by commissioning independent audits. * The provision of links to information on UK waste site permits from the Environment Agency. * Sharing waste management best practice and ongoing dialogue with the waste industry key stakeholders.
About URS (www.urscorp.eu)
URS Corporation Ltd (URS) (NYSE:URS) supplies multidisciplinary environmental and engineering services that improve both the built and natural environment. URS operates globally across all sectors, both public and private. Our client groups include multinationals, major corporates, government bodies, financial institutions, major developers, manufacturers, constructors and other associated professionals.
About Futuremedia (http://www.futuremedia.co.uk)
Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY) is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organizations. Established in 1982, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry, and believes that learning is a key component in the communication mix. Futuremedia divisions are Futuremedia Learning and Button Group. Button has been providing design, exhibition and event services around the world for more than 30 years.
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