What's new?
We publish a huge variety of reports, publications, research and other information on our website. Find out about what we've been doing recently to help the environment.
- Water quality
New classification results for water quality under the Water Framework Directive. - Flood preparation guide for business
Don't let a flood drown your business. Make a plan that'll keep your business afloat if the worst happens. Your business is more likely to flood than to burn down, so it is vital you prepare now. - Flood advice guides
These new guides contain information and practical advice on what to do before, during and after flooding. - Site Waste Management Plans
New regulations coming into force in April 2008 mean that any construction project in England costing over £300k will require a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). - Quality Protocol consultation for the production and use of tyre-derived rubber materials
With more than 100,000 used tyres removed from UK vehicles daily, this could make it easier and cheaper for industry to reprocess used tyres into valuable products like flooring, road surfacing, aggregates and footwear. - Chartered Institution of Wastes Management 2008
Do you need regulation, legislation or permit, exemptions and licensing advice? Or need to get up to speed on new environmental legislation? This is your opportunity to make our sessions as relevant to you and your business as possible. - Phase II Contingency Fund Applications
If we received your permit application after 30 June 2006, you will not automatically receive an allocation of allowances. The Government has established a Contingency Fund to provide allowances for late entrants to the scheme.
What's new on NetRegs?
NetRegs provides free environmental guidance for small businesses in the UK. We will help you understand what you need to do to comply with environmental legislation and protect the environment. We have updated the following pages:
- Environmental permits
Guidance on environmental permitting for businesses in England and Wales. - Assess the life cycle of your products or services
Guidance for all businesses on how to minimise the impact on the environment of your products or services during their life cycle. - Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and other invasive weeds
Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam guidance for businesses. - Waste management licensing
Guidance on the licences required to deposit, store, treat and dispose of waste in Northern Ireland and Scotland
- Education
Environmental guidance for the education sector - Animal boarding and care
Environmental guidance for businesses who provide animal boarding and care - Landscaping
Environmental guidance for landscaping businesses - Pest control
Environmental guidance for pest control businesses
