The international standard for environmental management has been published (15th September 2015) and organisations are beginning to update their certificates. Be one of the first to Certify. What’s New in ISO 14001? There’s never been a better time to…
Consultation closes 21st September 2015. Original Author: DEFRA Original Links: Content [The UK Government] wants to know if you think the revised code of practice gives clear and practical guidance on fulfilling your legal duty of care obligations. The current code…
Summary New WEEE regs introduced in 2014 saw a 4% increase in collections compared to 2013. Estimated savings to producers in excess of £18 million. Original Author: BIS Original Link: Content The amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment being recycled has…
SOURCE: GOV.UK This document sets out detailed waste planning policies. It should be read in conjunction with the National Planning Policy Framework, the National Waste Management Plan for England and national policy statements for waste waterand hazardous waste, or any successor documents. All local planning…
Source: HSE This guidance gives advice on the main safety issues at compactors (sometimes referred to as compactor units or packer units) and how the risks can be controlled. It is aimed at employers, managers and supervisors at premises where…
From 22 July 2014 the scope of the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) directive (EU Directive 2011/65/EU) was extended to cover most medical devices (EEE category 8) and monitoring and control…
Do you manage a waste operation? If you have not passed a continuing competence assessment since 29 February 2012, you have until 28 February 2014 to do this. If you miss the deadline, you will not be considered as a…
Do you produce or handle business waste? (All businesses) If you produce or handle business waste you can now use edoc (electronic duty of care) to create and keep your waste transfer records online. Edoc, a free to use…
WRAP’s guidance on-site treatment of organic waste provides information for those who may be considering treating organic waste such as food or garden-type wastes on-site. It is aimed at managers, facilities managers and others within the public and hospitality sectors.…
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has issued interim guidance for those involved in the sale, purchase and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from 1 January 2014. > See WEEE guidance