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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Ayrton Fund supports clean energy research, development and demonstration (RD&D) to accelerate the clean energy transition in developing countries.
Communities blighted by vandalism and fly-tipping will be cleaned up by offenders as part of delivering on plans to crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
How to apply for a letter of approval from the Environment Agency to participate in CDM and JI projects.
The U7 exemption allows you to use effluent from water and waste water treatment plants to clean highway gravel beds where high-quality water is not needed.
Environment Agency regulatory position on cleaning and sterilising waste medical instruments containing metal to allow the waste metal to be recovered elsewhere.
Information about the government's energy innovation programmes and how to apply for funding.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
Official Government Buying Standards (GBS) for cleaning products: requirements for sprays, packaging and banned chemicals.
What you need to know about preventing the spread of pandemic influenza (flu) and how to protect yourself and others.
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of congestion and clean air zone charges
Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.
What you must do to protect the welfare of animals during transport.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
This report explains the implications and benefits of an integrated approach to hospital cleaning which utilises a combination of microfibre cleaning materials and periodic steam cleaning.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
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