Timber Construction
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have stated that utilising timber in construction will have a considerable impact on reducing emissions from buildings. In the UK, 80% of the timber being used is imported; Defra wants the UK to rely less on imports but construct more with timber. The Timber in Construction […]
Unlimited Financial Penalties for Environmental Offences
“Polluters must always pay”. Department for Environment, Food, & Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced changes to the Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs), which are civil sanctions that are issued by the Environment Agency (EA). These sanctions are sent to companies and individuals who have breached their permits and have polluted the environment. The range of offences […]
New Waste Reforms – Defra’s Simpler Recycling
New Waste Reforms – Defra’s Simpler Recycling What does this mean? The Government has revealed its ‘Simpler Recycling Plan’ for England. Under these plans, new waste reforms are being pushed to help with the Government’s net zero goal. In October and November 2023, DEFRA and the Government have announced an update on the scheme. What […]
What is BREEAM?
What is BREEAM? BREEAM is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, it is utilised in master planning projects, buildings, and infrastructure. This sustainability assessment method was established in 1990 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and can be applied to refurbishment schemes or new developments. The standards for environmental performance of buildings through each […]
Important News – Wood Waste Handling Regulations: Launch of RPS 291
A 1-year regulatory position statement (RPS) has been released by The Environment Agency, which governs the treatment of hazardous wood. This enables the movement of ‘amber’ items under a transfer note. After The Environment Agency decided to withdraw RPS 250 on the 1st September 2023, they outlined 10 waste wood items from pre-2007 buildings that […]
Important News – Waste Wood from Construction & Demolition
September 1st 2023 was ‘D-day’ for a major change in how waste wood from Construction & Demolition (C&D) is to be classified. This is extremely important, because many types of waste C&D wood now have to be tested as to whether they are hazardous, or not – before the wood can leave site! This is […]
Our New Environmental Permitting Course
At long last – A ‘Next Generation Guide’ to Permitting !! This course is totally unique within the industry, being compiled from many excellent and specialist sources, even University degree lectures on the subject, and including experiences of Permit Applications, Variations, etc., gleaned from the last 20 years!! It is a totally unique, practical Introduction […]
Lara’s ENDS Interview Video
ENDS Power List 2022: Lara Ayris
Founder and managing director, WPS Compliance Consulting Before setting up WPS Compliance Consulting, Ayris gained a masters in environmental management before going to work for the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Building Research Establishment. WPS provides a wide range of services, covering planning, BREEAM and environmental consultancy. It has also developed a […]
Competence Equals Confidence (Video)
The WPSCC Ltd team think that demonstrating competence and continuous learning is very important. This video explains more….
