Best Practice

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lockedConstruction resource efficiency

A preview of research to be published by the Environment Agency on its own progress with construction waste and recycling
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lockedUSEPA reviews dioxin remediation targets

The Agency will be seeking views on toxicity and cancer risks.
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Waste framework directive still unclear

A revised waste framework directive was published, leaving the definition of waste unchanged and removing the Van de Walle judgement restrictions, but lacking clarity elsewhere.
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Lack of skills hampers nuclear remediation

Decommissioning of civil nuclear sites must address the diminishing skills base, a lack of clarity on long-term needs, perceptions of the industry and mobility and transferability of resources
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Making it a less risky business

The annual Risky Business conference took a new direction this year - with talks on sustainability in relation to property, buildings and energy performance.
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lockedA brownfield strategy for the longer term

Consultation, or what constitutes consultation, has always been a key issue in the National Brownfield Strategy since the programme was set up

lockedNational Brownfield Strategy proposals emerge

English Partnerships has launched new policy proposals and a practical delivery toolkit under its long-running National Brownfield Strategy

lockedThe brownfield world is changing

Sustainability is a key word – not least in remediation – with increasing emphasis on low carbon footprint solutions

lockedRegime change and indicator disposal foreseen at conference

Following the white paper on reform of local government, the contaminated land community is split over the benefits of disposing of Best Value Performance Indicators (BVPIs).

lockedTime for an industry accreditation scheme?

In the past year or so there has been a growing call for some form of quality assurance or accreditation scheme for remediation practitioners in UK