Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland

Materials, fuels and equipment

The equipment, materials and fuels used by businesses can pose a threat to the environment and human health if not managed properly.

This section provides guidance on a wide range of materials and equipment and how to minimise impacts from their storage and use.

Batteries regulations

Packaging and packaging waste

A day with Hydrology, SEPA's hydrometry unit is responsible for around 400 gauging stations and 350 rainfall monitoring sites. River gauging stations are important as they allow river levels to be monitored so flood events can be predicted and flood warnings sent out.
Brewing and Distilling Technical Drop-in Day: Waste, Water, Energy, Brewing and Distilling is booming due to high demand for quality Scottish beers and spirits. All this growth is also leading to a boom in food waste, energy and water use.

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