22-day pollution prevention challenge 2026

This October, businesses across Scotland and Northern Ireland are invited to take part in the NetRegs 22-day pollution prevention challenge 2026.

The challenge helps businesses cut pollution risks through simple daily actions. Each activity is quick and practical. Together, they can help protect land, water and local communities.

The challenge focuses on common seasonal pollution risks. It also helps businesses improve the way they manage their sites and day-to-day work.

You can take part at a pace that suits your business. There is no need to complete every activity.

Every action makes a difference. Even a few small changes can reduce pollution risks and improve environmental performance.

Why take part?

The challenge can help your business:

• Find pollution risks on site
• Reduce the chance of pollution incidents
• Prepare for severe weather
• Improve environmental performance
• Raise staff awareness
• Show your commitment to protecting the environment
• Follow environmental good practice

Small actions. Real results.

The challenge breaks pollution prevention into simple tasks.

You might check drains, improve waste storage, review spill plans or carry out basic housekeeping. Small improvements like these can help prevent pollution incidents.

Actions taken today can help protect Scotland's and Northern Ireland's environment in the future.

Join the challenge

Download the guide and calendar and get started.

Guide and calendar:
Netregs-22-day-challenge.pdf

Take part in the NetRegs 22-day pollution prevention challenge 2026 and see how small changes can make a big difference.