Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland
The Association for Science Education Resources and information for science teachers
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (Breeam): Education Case studies and good practice
Carbon Trust: Schools sector (Adobe PDF 6.5 MB) Free advice on reducing your energy use.
Council for Environmental Education (CEE) Link to the Council for Environmental Education (CEE) website
Global Footprints: Primary school activities
Learning through landscapes Campaigning for better school grounds
Northern Ireland: Bryson House reduce reuse recycle programme Charity whose work includes programmes with children in Northern Ireland
Defra: Public sector food procurement initiative Promoting sustainable procurement
Eco-Schools Northern ireland: eco-schools and environmental education in Northern Ireland
Eco-schools Scotland: eco-schools and environmental education in Scotland
Sustrans: Safe routes to schools A range of resources to aid the development of travel plans and education for sustainable development
Sustainable Schools Alliance Support for sustainability in schools
Teachernet: Sustainable schools A wide range of resources to further sustainability in all aspects of school life
The Globe programme in the UK A practical environmental education project involving schools from around the globe
Young car driver A website that provides useful information, including videos, about all aspects of driving and car ownwership. Aimed at a young audience
Resource Efficient Scotland has produced a series of free, online training modules for SMEs. The training will help develop the skills and knowledge needed to put in place effective resource efficiency measures in your business. They deal with energy, waste and water efficiency. You can work through them at your own speed, choosing the modules that are relevant to your business.
Additional resources
Whats new on NetRegs
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Waste – Duty of Care Roles and Responsibilities
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has published a short guide to the duty of care responsibilities including advice and information for waste producers, carriers and those accepting, storing and treating waste.
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/waste-duty-care-responsibilities
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Please let us know your thoughts on our new website
What do you think about our new and improved website. We want your feedback on what you like, what you don’t like and ways we can continue to improve the website. Follow the link to complete the very short survey: NetRegs website – User feedback
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NEW guidance on Environmental Management Systems
We have recently updated and improved our guidance on Environmental Management Systems (EMS). You can find the guidance via the Environmental Topics tab or alternatively select the following link Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
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Consultation on proposed changes to the packaging recycling business targets
See NI Future legislation or Scotland Future legislation for details of the Consultation
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NetRegs SMEnvironment survey 2016
NetRegs has carried out a survey of environmental awareness among SMEs. There are separate reports for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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NIEA Guidance - Greenfield Excavated Matrials in Construction
NIEA and the CEF have developed a Regulatory Position to promote Sustainable re-use of natural excavated material from Greenfield sites.
NIEA: Guidance on the Regulation of Greenfield Excavated Materials in Construction and Development
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New GPP 2 Above Ground Oil Storage
The replacements for the PPGs are being developed. Now available GPP 2 Above Ground Oil Storage
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SEPA Consultation on an Intergated Authorisation Framework
SEPA is asking for your views on the proposals for integrated authorisations.
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GPP 24 Stables, Kennels and Catteries
NEW GPP 24 now available: Stables, Kennels and Catteries
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ENDS Award Shortlist
NetRegs has been nominated for 3 ENDS Awards with the result being revealed on the 4th of May.
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NetRegs wins an ENDS Environmental Impact Award
Knowledge development category winners, see the END Awards
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EIA (Agriculture) Regulations for Northern Ireland
Any person intending to alter the use or management of areas of uncultivated or semi-natural land must obtain prior approval from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Read more on the DAERA website
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Download our NEW leaflet today: Duty of Care for waste
NetRegs have produced a new leaflet for Scottish businesses explaining what you must do to comply with YOUR duty of care for waste.
Duty of Care for waste (Scotland) leaflet (PDF - 775KB)
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