Environment UK News - Risk Briefing

The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

December 23, 2016

Consolidates 15 amendments to the 2010 regulations plus additional updates. Includes the April 2016 extension to cover flood risk activities. Retransposes 15 Directives. The [...]

What is BS8001 Circular Economy?

December 21, 2016

The phrase “Circular Economy” has been drifting in the consciousness of the UK for some time, normally attributed to the trend in UpCycling and Reclaim projects. However, [...]

Changes to the Hazardous Waste Regulations (HWR)

April 8, 2016

The HWR (SI 2005/894) were amended on 1 April 2016 by SI 2016/336. This changes affect the entire hazardous waste control system and mean more than just a saving of £18 per [...]

How the EU is Battling Illegally Harvested Timber

February 3, 2016

In March 2013, the EU Timber Regulations came in to force, which placed an emphasis on ‘Operators’ and ‘Traders’ for timber of timber products to maintain records to [...]

In short: The Paris Agreement; History is Made.

December 15, 2015

Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=12&entry=entry151214-153340 For two [...]

ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) Meeting the Dec 15 Deadline

October 13, 2015

ESOS deadline of 5th December 2015 is fast approaching. Not too late to comply. Environment Agency [quietly] suggests “Enforcement action will not normally be taken [...]

Defining “building” in Planning Policy and the Implications of Green Belt Protection

October 5, 2015

High Court have updated the Laws to the Planning Policy. Implications of the Green Belt Protection. Exceptions to the Green Belt Protection. Original Author: Assent Risk [...]

ISO 14001:2015 Published!

September 16, 2015

The international standard for environmental management has been published (15th September 2015) and organisations are beginning to update their certificates. Be one [...]

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