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Digital Revolution: transforming waste management in the UK

Posted by: Lisa Whittaker and Paul Ashton, Posted on: 31 January 2019 - Categories: Waste

The United Kingdom generates over 200 million tonnes of waste per year, but the data gathered about what exactly is generated, how much, and the journey from initial collection to its final destination is limited. Different systems for reporting across …

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Working with Industry to Improve Air Quality

Posted by: Charlie Sholl, Posted on: 28 September 2018 - Categories: Regulated industry

Regulated Industry has a huge impact on the economy and the environment, and it is the Environment Agency’s job to ensure the environment is protected by issuing of permits and ensuring businesses comply.  In this blog Charlotte Sholl, who works …

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10 years since grounding of MSC Napoli

Posted by: Julian Wardlaw, Posted on: 20 January 2017 - Categories: Cleaner Seas, Water
MSC Napoli grounded at Branscombe

...call after suffering ‘catastrophic damage’ to its hull. All 26 crew were airlifted to safety in a rescue operation co-ordinated by UK coastguards. Force 11 northerly winds made it impossible...

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Blue Flag Blackpool is turning the tide

Posted by: Neil Jack, Posted on: 4 August 2016 - Categories: Cleaner Seas, Community, Greener business, tourism, Water

Close your eyes. If I tell you to imagine you’re at the British seaside, with the waves lapping at your feet and the sound of seagulls in the distance, then where do you think of? For millions of people across …

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Action against illegal scrap metal criminals

Posted by: A waste crime officer, Posted on: 6 August 2015 - Categories: Regulated industry, Waste
dismantled vehicles waste crime site

Across the country, officers like myself are working hard with partners to help protect the environment from the detrimental effects of waste crime.  One way we’re doing this is to target businesses and individuals who illegally dismantle vehicles and deal …

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