Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland
Agricultural Waste - Quickstart checklist
Download and print this checklist and see if you are complying with waste regulations in Scotland.
Download a PDF version of Agricultural Waste (Scotland) Checklist
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Learning about Agricultural Waste
Download and print this checklist and see if you are complying with waste regulations in Northern Ireland.
Download a PDF version of Agricultural Waste (NI) Checklist
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Asbestos quick start environmental checklist
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with environmental legislation if you own or occupy premises containing asbestos, work with asbestos materials, or have asbestos waste to dispose of. If you work in construction, demolition or building maintenance you are particularly at risk of exposure to asbestos.
Download a PDF version of Asbestos Checklist
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For asbestos health and safety guidance see the Health and Safety Executive website.
A simple guide to Site Waste Management Plans
A Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) is a useful tool for managing waste on site. Although SWMPs are now generally considered to be good practice, they may be required for BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) assessments or by the local planning authority.
A SWMP will help you manage your materials more effectively and could help you to reduce the amount of waste you produce and save you money.
This simple guide will help you create an effective SWMP, whether it is requested by your client or planning authority, or you just want to follow industry good practice.
Follow the steps to prepare your plan and put it into practice. Once you have developed your plan, you can use the checklist in part three of this guide to make sure you've covered all areas.
Download a PDF version of Construction SWMP Checklist
A useful checklist for businesses where there is a risk of flooding, covering preparations for planning, minimising flood damage and dealing with the aftermath
Flood risk checklist (pdf)
Waste Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with waste regulations
Download a PDF version of Waste Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Water Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with waste regulations
Download a PDF version of Water Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Waste Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with waste regulations
Download a PDF version of Waste Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Water Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with waste regulations
Download a PDF version of Water Checklist for Food and Drink Businesses
Hair and Beauty quick start environmental checklist
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with environmental legislation and following good practice advice if you own or occupy premises used for
- hairdressing
- tanning
- spas
- nail bars
- body art and skin piercing
- laser skin treatments
- micro-dermabrasion
- minor cosmetic procedures (eg botox)
Download a PDF version of the Hair and Beauty Checklist
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Quick start checklist for hunting, shooting and game breeding businesses
Use this quick start checklist to see if your hunting, shooting or game breeding business is complying with environmental legislation.
Download a PDF version of Hunting, Shooting and Game Breeding Checklist
Management Toolkit for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
A pack of information with helpful simple templates, specifically aimed to assist small and medium sized businesses in Northern Ireland manage their operations to reduce the risk of harming the environment.
Download a PDF version of Management Toolkit (NI)
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Management Toolkit for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
A pack of information, with helpful simple templates, specifically aimed to assist small and medium sized businesses in Scotland manage their operations to reduce the risk of harming the environment.
Download a PDF version of Management Toolkit (Scotland)
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Quick start environmental checklist for machinery and electrical equipment businesses
Use this checklist to see if your machinery or electrical equipment (MEE) business is complying with environmental legislation.
Download a PDF version of MEEE Checklist
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Environmental legislation quick start checklist for offices
Use our checklist to see if your office is complying with environmental legislation.
Download a PDF version of Checklist for Offices
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Quick start environmental checklist for paper and cardboard businesses
Use this checklist to see if your paper and cardboard business is complying with environmental legislation.
Download a PDF version of Paper and Cardboard Checklist
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Use our Resource Efficiency - good practice checklist - designed for new start businesses, existing businesses and for charities seeking funding for new projects.
Quick start checklist for retail and wholesale managers
Use this checklist to see if your business is complying with environmental regulations and good practice guidelines.
Download a PDF version of Checklist for Retail and Wholesale Managers
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Quick start checklist for retail and wholesale staff
Use this checklist for retail and wholesale staff to see if your business is complying with environmental regulations and good practice guidelines.
Download a PDF version of Retail and Wholesale Staff Checklist
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Environmental checklist for road transport businesses
Use this checklist to see if your road transport business is complying with environmental legislation.
Download a PDF version of Road Transport Checklist
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Site waste management plan waste data form
You need to update the waste data form regularly when waste is processed or taken away, to reflect the progress of the project.
Download a PDF version of SWMP Waste Data Form
The checklist includes information on sustainability considering energy, water, waste, procurement, materials and storage, transport etc.
Download a PDF version of Business Sustainability Checklist
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with waste regulations
Download a PDF version of Transferring Waste Checklist
Use this checklist to see if you are complying with waste regulations
Download a PDF version of Transferring Waste Checklist
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