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How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Operating principles for commissioners and providers of night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
Follow this groundwater protection code of practice to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage.
A national anti-littering campaign to make littering culturally unacceptable in a generation.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
The type of seasonal work you can do on farms, who can apply, and where you can find work.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
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