Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland
Trade Associations and Business Support Organisations for Healthcare sector.
Additional resources
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Northern Ireland
RCN Northern Ireland is a group representing nurses, nursing students and health care support workers.
Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland
The Pharmaceutical Society NI registers and regulates pharmacists and pharmacies in Northern Ireland as well as providing leadership to the profession, in the public interest.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland
RCN Scotland is a group representing nurses, nursing students and health care support workers.
NHS Health Scotland: Healthy Environment Network (HEN)
HEN is a forum linking those with an interest in, or influence upon, the interface between human health and the environment.
British Dental Association (BDA)
The professional association and trade union for dentists in the UK.
British Medical Association (BMA)
The professional association and trade union for doctors in the UK.
Carbon Trust: Healthcare guide
The carbon trust has put together guidance for improving energy efficiency and cutting carbon emmissions in the healthcare sector.
Cartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM): Healthcare Waste SIG
A professional body representing the waste management and sustainable resource sectors. This link takes you to information regarding CIWM's healthcare waste special interest group.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
HSE is the UK's national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness.
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain.
Sanitary Medical Disposal Services Association (SMDSA)
SMDSA is a trade association representing the sanitary, medical and clinical wastes industry.
Zero Waste Scotland and WRAP Northern Ireland offer free and confidential advice and support to help you reduce your environmental impact and save money. They can help with reducing your business's waste and use of water, packaging and raw materials.
The Carbon Trust can help your business to improve its energy use and reduce its carbon emissions.
Find other trade associations relevant to your business using the Trade Association Forum website.
Whats new on NetRegs
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Waste – Duty of Care Roles and Responsibilities
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has published a short guide to the duty of care responsibilities including advice and information for waste producers, carriers and those accepting, storing and treating waste.
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/waste-duty-care-responsibilities
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Please let us know your thoughts on our new website
What do you think about our new and improved website. We want your feedback on what you like, what you don’t like and ways we can continue to improve the website. Follow the link to complete the very short survey: NetRegs website – User feedback
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NEW guidance on Environmental Management Systems
We have recently updated and improved our guidance on Environmental Management Systems (EMS). You can find the guidance via the Environmental Topics tab or alternatively select the following link Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
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Consultation on proposed changes to the packaging recycling business targets
See NI Future legislation or Scotland Future legislation for details of the Consultation
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NetRegs SMEnvironment survey 2016
NetRegs has carried out a survey of environmental awareness among SMEs. There are separate reports for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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NIEA Guidance - Greenfield Excavated Matrials in Construction
NIEA and the CEF have developed a Regulatory Position to promote Sustainable re-use of natural excavated material from Greenfield sites.
NIEA: Guidance on the Regulation of Greenfield Excavated Materials in Construction and Development
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New GPP 2 Above Ground Oil Storage
The replacements for the PPGs are being developed. Now available GPP 2 Above Ground Oil Storage
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SEPA Consultation on an Intergated Authorisation Framework
SEPA is asking for your views on the proposals for integrated authorisations.
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GPP 24 Stables, Kennels and Catteries
NEW GPP 24 now available: Stables, Kennels and Catteries
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ENDS Award Shortlist
NetRegs has been nominated for 3 ENDS Awards with the result being revealed on the 4th of May.
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NetRegs wins an ENDS Environmental Impact Award
Knowledge development category winners, see the END Awards
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EIA (Agriculture) Regulations for Northern Ireland
Any person intending to alter the use or management of areas of uncultivated or semi-natural land must obtain prior approval from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Read more on the DAERA website
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Download our NEW leaflet today: Duty of Care for waste
NetRegs have produced a new leaflet for Scottish businesses explaining what you must do to comply with YOUR duty of care for waste.
Duty of Care for waste (Scotland) leaflet (PDF - 775KB)
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