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Regulation that protects surface water and groundwater
Information on the legislation controlling discharges into surface waters and groundwater and responsible bodies.
Preventing water pollution
Comply with water pollution legislation and avoid being prosecuted for causing a pollution incident.
Types of asbestos
Different types of asbestos used in construction before 1999 which may still be present in buildings you’re working in.
Managing asbestos
Guidance on how to identify sources of asbestos and work with and dispose of asbestos waste in your business.
How to become a net zero business
Guidance for small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero and practical actions to achieve success
Pollution incidents and environmental damage
How to prevent pollution incidents in your business through good planning, and how to remedy environmental damage
Packaging and packaging waste management
How to comply with packaging regulations and how to reduce costs and the environmental impact of packaging
How to make your business more water efficient
How to use water efficiently, the benefits of saving water and your responsibilities if you take or store water
Carry out an environmental review of your business
How reviewing your business' activities and processes can help you to reduce your environmental impact
Supply chain efficiency
Work closely with suppliers to ensure you all maintain high environmental standards throughout the supply chain
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
How the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations affect producers, distributors and users
Review and improve your environmental management system (EMS)
How to continually improve your environmental management system with regular audits and management reviews
Northern Ireland Deposit Return Scheme
The latest details of a new deposit return scheme which is set to be introduced in Northern Ireland from 2025.
What are deposit return schemes?
How deposit return schemes typically work along the full supply chain from producers to retailers to consumers.
Deposit return schemes
An overview of schemes which provide a financial incentive for consumers to return drinks containers for recycling.
What is Six Sigma?
How implementing Six Sigma on a project-by-project basis can improve quality and reduce waste in your business.
Process efficiency to cut waste
How reducing waste in your operational processes by using Lean Thinking and Six Sigma can benefit your business.
Using and managing solvents
How to reduce, monitor and manage the use of solvents in your business to reduce environmental impacts and costs.
What are Lean methods?
The origins of lean methods and using lean tools to maximise the use of resources in your business processes.
How to get from unemployed to self-employed
Information and advice on how to get started in business when you are unemployed and key questions to consider.