Machinery, equipment and fuel

Oil and fuel storage

• Make sure all oils and fuels are stored in compliance with the regulations that cover Oil Storage.
• GPP 2: Above Ground Oil Storage

Buying environmentally friendly goods

• When you make purchases, check the sustainability of different products.
• Look at the businesses selling them and choose those with green credentials
• NetRegs: Buying environmentally friendly goods and services

Servicing and maintenance

• Looking after machinery and equipment will lengthen its life and help you avoid costly replacements.
• NetRegs: maintaining farm machinery

Dealing with waste oil

• Check and find out if there is an oil bank nearby that you can use, or find a licensed carrier who can collect your waste oil.
• Waste oil must be stored, and transported safely and in a way that avoids spills.
• GPP 8: Safe storage and disposal of waste oil
• Oil Care Campaign: Find your nearest oil bank