Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland
Northern Ireland Environmental Legislation
Current Legislation
Future Legislation
| Legislation | Consultation closing date | Date expected to come into force |
| DAERA Waste Policy Tracker | N/A | N/A |
| EU review of fluorinated greenhouse gas (“F-gas”) policy and legislation | N/A | N/A |
| Consultation on Amending Options for the Assessment of Technical Competence under the Northern Ireland Waste Management Licensing and Permitting | 10 January 2022 | N/A |
| Consultation on the draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland | 21 December 2021 | N/A |
| Consultation for the Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Beverage Cups and Food Containers | 17 December 2021 | N/A |
| Strengthening the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme | 28 September 2021 | N/A |
| Climate Change Bill | N/A | N/A |
| Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland | 04 June 2021 | N/A |
| Packaging waste: introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility | 04 June 2021 | N/A |
| DAERA Innovation Strategy 2020-2025 | 05 March 2020 | N/A |
Environmental News Blog
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SEPA Special Waste Consignment Notes – updated position, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is now accepting special waste consignment notes (SWCNs) by email only.
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DAERA Waste Policy Tracker, The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published a Waste policy tracker to stay informed of waste policy developments.
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