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Food Waste Collection from Flats: Why Optimising the Process Matters
From April 2026, under the Simpler Recycling reforms in England, many local authorities and waste collection providers
UK BAT 2026: What the New Best Available Techniques Mean for UK Industry
The UK environmental permitting landscape is entering one of its biggest changes since Brexit. Following the publication
Digital Waste Tracking
Digital Waste Tracking: What Waste Operators Need to Know Before October 2026 The UK’s waste sector is
Pre-Demolition Audits: 15 Years of Setting the Standard
When a building is due for demolition or major strip-out, the smartest projects start with knowledge. What
Pre-Demolition Audit Success: Regeneration Scheme in North London
Project Overview WPSCC were first contacted by a leading national property developer in March 2024, to produce
How to achieve BREEAM accreditation for your project
What is BREEAM? BREEAM is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, utilised in master planning projects,
A Guide to Circular Economy in the Built Environment
The circular economy priorities the reuse of materials in order to prevent the exacerbation of natural
Navigating the UK Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)
An environmental permit is required under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. A Permit allows
The Role of Environmental Consultancy in Modern Construction
What does an environmental consultancy do? An environmental consultancy is an organisation that specialises in offering expertise
Why is Waste Management Important in Construction?
One of the major byproducts of construction is construction waste which includes demolition debris, excess soil, packaging,
What is a Pre-Refurbishment Audit, and when should it be completed?
Pre-Refurbishment Audits identify opportunities for reclamation, re-use and recycling from a refurbishment process. The end report will provide you
How is Waste Managed on a Construction Site?
Waste production on a construction site is unavoidable, reduction strategies as well as management techniques are fundamental
BREEAM Certification and Pre-Demolition Audits – What You Need to Know
How Pre-Demolition Audits Contribute to BREEAM Ratings Pre-demolition audits have become an essential part of sustainable construction
Waste Charges Consultation: Understanding the Environment Agency’s Proposed Regulatory Changes
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on new regulatory charges for specific waste activities, aiming to
What is ISO 14001?
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard introduced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It helps
How Does a SWMP Work?
Introduction A Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) is used to plan, implement, monitor and review waste minimization
What is a site waste management plan?
A Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) is used to plan, implement, monitor and review waste minimization and
What Is A Pre Demolition Audit?
The purpose of a pre demolition audit is to reduce the environmental impact of construction by prioritising
How has Climate Change affected the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton?
Hurricane Helene and Milton are tropical cyclones that caused mass destruction in parts of the United States.
RPS 212 – Voluntary Litter Collection and Waste Management
Regulatory Position Statements (RPS) are issued by the Environment Agency to cover aspects of waste and environmental management not explicitly covered by existing legislation.
Global Waste Management Outlook
The Government recently consulted with stakeholders to obtain their views on proposed changes to standard rules permits with a summary of their responses published on 31st July 2024.
The Water (Special Measures) Bill
The Government recently consulted with stakeholders to obtain their views on proposed changes to standard rules permits with a summary of their responses published on 31st July 2024.
Environmental Permitting Standard Rules: Insights from Consultation No. 25
The Government recently consulted with stakeholders to obtain their views on proposed changes to standard rules permits with a summary of their responses published on 31st July 2024.
Construction (Environmental) Management Plans C(E)MPs
Construction (Environmental) Management Plans, C(E)MPs, are documents that are produced as part of planning applications.