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Swales in sustainable drainage systems
How you can use shallow drainage channels on your business premises to prevent pollution and flooding.
Burning waste
Environmental guidance for when your business burns waste, and the regulations and controls which apply.
How to use septic tanks, package treatment plants and cesspools
How to comply with environmental regulations if you use septic tanks, package treatment plants in your business.
Upgrade to energy efficient office equipment and systems
How to save energy in your business by making the right choices when you purchase new office equipment.
Where is asbestos found in buildings?
A list of some of the most common locations in older buildings where you might find asbestos-containing materials.
How to apply for trade effluent consents
How to apply for a trade effluent consent or agreement, how to comply and when you need a new or revised consent.
Disposing of asbestos waste
How to correctly dispose of different types of waste that is contaminated with asbestos in Northern Ireland.
Requirements of the Waste Incineration Directive
What the Waste Incineration Directive is, what your business needs to do to comply with it, and exclusions.
Do I need a permit for burning waste?
The different types of permits and licences that your business needs for burning waste in Northern Ireland.
Controls on types of waste burning units
An overview of the different kinds of containers, plant and equipment that your business can use to burn waste.
Controls on burning waste in the open
How burning waste in the open, including bonfires, is controlled and the restrictions on dark smoke.
Exemptions for burning waste
When you need to register a waste exemption for burning waste in Northern Ireland and how to comply with conditions.
Registering as a fireworks retailer
How to register with the Department of Justice as a firework retailer in Northern Ireland and why it is important to ensure you have an up-to-date licence.
Avoiding carbon credit scams
How to protect your business from fraudsters who may use carbon markets to prey on unsuspecting organisations.
What is the circular economy?
How a circular economy works to minimise use of finite resources and reduce waste and how your business can benefit.
Selling fireworks
Fireworks retailing rules and responsibilities for businesses in Northern Ireland including how to apply for a licence to sell fireworks legally and safe storage.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Understand how the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works in Northern Ireland, what the ratings mean and how to display them.
Food hygiene rating: what the ratings mean
Understand food hygiene ratings for your business, what the ratings cover, how they're given, and how often your business might be inspected.
Food safety and animal feed incidents
What to do in the event of a food or animal feed-related incident, and how to reduce the risk of one happening.
Hygiene for food businesses
Understand your legal responsibilities for hygiene as a food business, and follow best practices to maintain top hygiene standards.