A lot of environmental professionals are aware of the waste hierarchy. As you may be aware it provides a framework for the minimisation of waste. The best options for waste, and as such are at the top of the hierarchy, are those that deal with the problem at source. It is … [Read more...] about The Link between Resource Use and Waste Management
Environmental Management
Waste Management ‘Duty of Care’ 101
In this post I thought we could look at the basics of managing waste. The requirements are largely based around UK law, but even if not law in the country where you exist these are still likely to set a high standard. The ‘duty of care’ for waste is a UK legal term. It sets … [Read more...] about Waste Management ‘Duty of Care’ 101
Source-Pathway-Receptor from a pollution assessment and risk control perspective
Introduction When trying to undertake a task in the workplace I am always a great fan of structure. Rather than picking ideas out of my head in a random sort of way it is better to have some formalised approach. This then avoids missing something that should have been … [Read more...] about Source-Pathway-Receptor from a pollution assessment and risk control perspective
Environmental Policy Principles
Environmental policy principles are the basis on which effective strategic change is achieved. It is important to understand them as their implementation is achieved through policy instruments such as law and economic instruments (such as environmental taxes) that environmental … [Read more...] about Environmental Policy Principles
Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 5
Element 5 is mid level in size as it officially requires 7 hours of tuition time. This element covers environmental performance evaluation over just two learning outcomes. One of the outcomes is an ‘Explain’ and the other is an ‘Outline’. The element consists of information … [Read more...] about Study Briefing NEBOSH Environmental Diploma: Element 5