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Waste water management policy and procedureThe increasing use of chemicals and pollutants, coupled with the rapid urbanisation of large parts of the country, means that the pollution and contamination of our natural water resources is occurring on a ... Read more
31 Jan 2023
Waste hierarchy policySince the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 came into force, it's become a legal requirement to follow a waste hierarchy. To ensure that this happens in your business, you should adopt a formal policy.What's covered?The f... Read more
25 Nov 2011
Environment aspects and impacts registerA key component of a formal environmental management system is an aspect and impact register. This should set out what you're doing to reduce your impact on the environment and how you'll prevent damage.Do you ne... Read more
10 Oct 2022
Safety briefing - waste and recyclingOne way to ensure that staff are on board with your waste and recycling rules is to provide them with a short safety briefing.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Waste and Recycling is to help staff to... Read more
02 Dec 2015
Construction - environmental management checklistEnvironmental issues on construction sites should be managed properly, regardless of the size of the contract. Doing so can help to reduce waste and, in turn, your overheads. Use our checklist to hel... Read more
11 Oct 2015
Water efficiency policy and procedureMany people seem to believe there is an endless supply of fresh clean water. However, a growing population and increasing levels of pollution are threatening the availability of water. Water restrictions are likel... Read more
05 May 2023
Waste auditIt's a good idea to use a formal checklist to ensure that you're continually monitoring the amount and type of waste produced and look for ways to reduce and dispose of it responsibly. Our audit document standardises the process.When and how... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Waste reduction checklistAlthough the benefits associated with reducing waste are obvious, many businesses are still failing to take steps to control it. Use our checklist to help you to make savings across the board.Missing outRecent research has in... Read more
04 Apr 2023
Guidance note - selection and management of waste contractorsAlthough the Environment Agency, Defra and the local authorities are doing their best to remove the cowboys from the waste business, unfortunately, many still exist. To help you to avoid th... Read more
30 Mar 2009
Environmental purchasing policyUsing our environmental purchasing policy will help you to fulfil your environmental responsibilities and influence your suppliers, so that you can justifiably claim that you are "greening the supply chain".What's covered?... Read more
13 Jun 2009
