Reclassification of waste guidance published

The updated technical guidance WM3 on the classification and assessment of waste has been released by the Environment Agency. The update published at the end of June introduces changes to the classification of wastes as ecotoxic (hazardous property 14, or HP14) i.e....

Wiser speaking at CARS and Metal Recycling event

Wiser Environment’s Andrew Lake, will be speaking at the Let’s Recycle organised Complete Auto Recycling Show and Metal Recycling Event next month. The joint event, held in Stoneleigh on 11th and 12th July, includes a two-day conference as well as live demonstrations,...

Animal and Plant Health Agency charges come into force

Following a previous consultation, the Animal By-Products and Pet Passport Fees (England) Regulations 2018 were laid on 1st June 2018 and come into force on 30th June 2018. These set out the fees that will be charged by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for...

Group transitioned to new ISO standards

Wiser Group has transitioned to the new ISO 9001 and 14001 standards that were published in September 2015. The revised quality management and environmental management standards are less prescriptive than their predecessors, are focused more on performance and...

How to deal with organised waste crime

Michael Gove has called for evidence on how to deal with organised waste crime. Criminals that run waste disposal businesses, operating illegal waste sites, fly-tipping and exporting waste illegally undercut legitimate business, blight local communities, pollute the...

Gearing up for new health & safety ISO

Wiser Environment is gearing up to advise clients on implementation of the new BS ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems standard published in March 2018. ISO 45001 aims to improve health & safety in the workplace and reduce the thousands of...