Determination of Environmental Permits for New Waste Incineration Facilities Paused
The determination of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities has been temporarily paused.
UK-Wide Ban On Wet Wipes Containing Plastic
The sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK are to be banned by the UK Government.
Workplace Recycling Regulations
What are they? The Workplace Recycling Regulations are a piece of new legislation passed by the Welsh Government that will make it a legal responsibility for all private, public, and third-sector workplaces to separate waste into recyclable fractions and arrange for the separate collection of each fraction. From the 6th April companies will need to […]
Climate Change Risk Assessments for Permitted Sites – Are you prepared?
Do you hold an environmental permit? All regulated facilities that hold an environmental permit issued by the Environment Agency are required to integrate climate change adaptation planning into their management systems and complete a Climate Change Risk Assessment. If your permit was issued: On or after 1 April 2023 – Integrate climate change adaptation planning […]
Net-Zero Cement (EvoZero)
Net-Zero Cement (EvoZero) The world’s first carbon captured net-zero cement has been launched by Heidelberg Materials. Their cement plant in Brevik, Norway is currently building a carbon capture and storage system (CCS), which allows the cement produced to be labelled as net zero carbon. All the cement produced across Europe can be called net zero¹. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]