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Illegal Workers in Construction – CCS Spotlight
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) have updated their semi-annual ‘Spotlight’ feature to focus on Illegal Working.
DEFRA Delays DRS Scheme
DEFRA have announced that the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed till October 2027 rather than October 2025.
Landfill Tax Increase
As a part of the Spring Budget,
there will be an increase in the standard rate of Landfill tax.
The Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act (BSA) aims to improve building safety standards in the construction industry.
New Charges for Waste Shipment Regulations
The Environment Agency (EA) have introduced a “fairer” system, where charges for regulating international waste shipments have been amended.
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
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
Net-Zero Cement (EvoZero)
Net-Zero Cement (EvoZero) The world’s first carbon captured net-zero cement has been launched by Heidelberg Materials. Their
Timber Construction
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have stated that utilising timber in construction will
Unlimited Financial Penalties for Environmental Offences
“Polluters must always pay”. Department for Environment, Food, & Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced changes to the
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.