Introduction As some of you may be aware a new version of the UK packaging waste regulations was recently released. ‘Large’ organisations now have a responsibility to pay waste disposal fees for the packaging on their products that eventually becomes household waste. … [Read more...] about Packaging Waste Regulations – Implications of Waste Disposal Fees
Deposit Return Schemes Coming to the UK
Introduction It was interesting to see the post here pop up in my news aggregator the other week. It appears that deposit return schemes (DRS) will be introduced in the UK in the near future. This brought back a lot of memories from my youth. I remember my parents buying soft … [Read more...] about Deposit Return Schemes Coming to the UK
The Benefits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
In today's world, the growing importance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) cannot be overstated. As we become increasingly aware of the impact of human activities on the environment, it's clear that we can no longer afford to treat Mother Nature like a forgotten potted … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma vs ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma
A comparison of the NEBOSH level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals and the ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. RRC International have just launched the ProQual qualification so I thought this was an … [Read more...] about NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma vs ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma
Setting Environmental Objectives for an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
Introduction Objectives are defined in the Environmental Management System (EMS) standard ISO 14001:2015 as being ‘result to be achieved’. They form a key part of an organisation's strategy to improve its environmental performance. They can be set at many different … [Read more...] about Setting Environmental Objectives for an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)